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El Presidente · 02-07-2008, 01:26 PM

The Middle Merrill is one of the most popular trails in the Angeles Forest! Due to its location in the front range and its accessibility to shuttle riders it sees a lot of traffic.

It has been a long time since anyone has done any maintenance on this trail and it really needs it! There is no poison oak on this trail so don't let that hold you back!

There is brush work to do, water diversions, tread work...

We need your help on this one! Come on out and lend a hand! CORBA will buy you lunch!

MTBMaven · 02-08-2008, 12:55 PM

Please feel free to print and post this flier at shops or trailheads. I will be posting at many of the local Angeles trailheads next week.

singletrack · 02-18-2008, 11:03 AM

It'll be nice to be part of an organized trail maintenance group. That tree was heavy...

RidetheRAAM4 · 02-18-2008, 11:31 AM

Just rode it (atleast I'm pretty sure it was the trail, up near inspiration point). Wasn't too bad. Just lots of bush clearing is all that is needed really, but everything was ride-able.

MTBMaven · 02-18-2008, 02:25 PM

Yeah the trail was in better condition than I was expecting but still needs some work in focused areas. There is a good amount of brush work needed as you transition from the north face to the south face, lots of brake ruts from people who don't know how to properly manage their brakes, and some switchbacks that need rock armoring and/or tread width reduction.

When IMBA was out last spring they recommended a reroute around a section of really quick switchbacks but I don't think we will be able to do this on the 9th. That project will need to be reviewed by the Forest Service and will require a weekend in and of itself.

Glad to see have 9 people signed on from STR. I hope to get more by the 9th.

Krankin Kiwi · 02-18-2008, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by singletrack

It'll be nice to be part of an organized trail maintenance group. That tree was heavy...

Thanks for the good work Brian

. I was looking forward to doing some work on MM, but just found out I'll be out of Town that Weekend. Hopefully there will be another chance soon.

El Presidente · 02-19-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Krankin Kiwi

Thanks for the good work Brian

. I was looking forward to doing some work on MM, but just found out I'll be out of Town that Weekend. Hopefully there will be another chance soon.

April 19th is State Trails Day and we will be working on the lower section of the Middle Merrill on that day!

mtb_prodigy · 02-19-2008, 04:50 PM

Im probably going to be at the races that day. If I dont go Ill come for sure.

dstepper · 03-02-2008, 03:41 PM

Bump only a week away.

Dean

El Presidente · 03-02-2008, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RidetheRAAM4

Just rode it (atleast I'm pretty sure it was the trail, up near inspiration point). Wasn't too bad. Just lots of bush clearing is all that is needed really, but everything was ride-able.

It is really more about whether it is sustainable then it is about if it is rideable.

dstepper · 03-02-2008, 04:48 PM

Hans, time changes that day 8am new time or old time?

Dean

El Presidente · 03-04-2008, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dstepper

Hans, time changes that day 8am new time or old time?

Dean

Dean, Thanks for pointing out the time change! It is really coming early this year! I heard they were moving it up but did not realize it was moving up a whole month!

We will meet at the new time!

I hope everyone remembers to set there clocks ahead on Saturday night!

JoeTruth · 03-04-2008, 06:49 AM

This might sound silly but is everyone meeting at the gate and riding up or will there be a truck to take people up? Reason why I ask is that I could make it but need to be out of there by noon. I would much rather utilize my time working then climbing on my bike.

dstepper · 03-04-2008, 07:47 AM

I plan on riding in. It would be nice to get a little riding that day.

Dean

MTBMaven · 03-04-2008, 07:53 AM

Joe, My understanding is we will drive. I'm hoping Hans will reply to confirm.

JoeTruth · 03-04-2008, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MTBMaven

Joe, My understanding is we will drive. I'm hoping Hans will reply to confirm.

I hope that's the case and if so, I hope I can bring my bike along. I can then bail at noon and ride down to Lower Merrill and to my car. Hans?

El Presidente · 03-04-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeTruth

I hope that's the case and if so, I hope I can bring my bike along. I can then bail at noon and ride down to Lower Merrill and to my car. Hans?

Yes we will drive up the Mount Lowe fire road to the trailhead. You can bring you bike and then ride down. If any one wants to ride their bike up that works too!

I can fit two bikes in the tool trailer. There will probably be someone with a bike rack coming too.

El Presidente · 03-05-2008, 06:17 PM

For you newbies check out the IMBA Trail Building video on the CORBA site for a little education. http://www.corbamtb.com/programs/trail-building.shtml

dstepper · 03-06-2008, 11:21 PM

I am going to park on Lake and climb up to the work site. I will be a late as I plan on starting the climb at 8am.

Dean

sheclimbs · 03-07-2008, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dstepper

I am going to park on Lake and climb up to the work site. I will be a late as I plan on starting the climb at 8am.

Dean

I'm climbing up with Dean see you guys up there.

02-07-2008, 01:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
El Presidente Senior Member	CORBA Trail Maintenance on the Middle Merrill Trail The Middle Merrill is one of the most popular trails in the Angeles Forest! Due to its location in the front range and its accessibility to shuttle riders it sees a lot of traffic. It has been a long time since anyone has done any maintenance on this trail and it really needs it! There is no poison oak on this trail so don't let that hold you back! There is brush work to do, water diversions, tread work... We need your help on this one! Come on out and lend a hand! CORBA will buy you lunch!

02-08-2008, 12:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
MTBMaven Tom Brady Look A Like	Please feel free to print and post this flier at shops or trailheads. I will be posting at many of the local Angeles trailheads next week. __________________ You must be the change you wish to see in the world Mahatma Gandhi Border? I have never seen one. But I have heard they exist in the minds of some people. Thor Heyerdahl All steel stable: '08 DeSalvo - '07 Niner MCR9 - '89 Specialized Sirrus fixed/free

02-18-2008, 11:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
singletrack chasing the dragon	Solo trail maintenance on Middle Merrill[2/1/08] It'll be nice to be part of an organized trail maintenance group. That tree was heavy...

02-18-2008, 11:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
RidetheRAAM4 Tri Fanatic	Just rode it (atleast I'm pretty sure it was the trail, up near inspiration point). Wasn't too bad. Just lots of bush clearing is all that is needed really, but everything was ride-able. __________________ "my gain is your loss" -Some guy on craigslist Race Progression

02-18-2008, 02:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
MTBMaven Tom Brady Look A Like	Yeah the trail was in better condition than I was expecting but still needs some work in focused areas. There is a good amount of brush work needed as you transition from the north face to the south face, lots of brake ruts from people who don't know how to properly manage their brakes, and some switchbacks that need rock armoring and/or tread width reduction. When IMBA was out last spring they recommended a reroute around a section of really quick switchbacks but I don't think we will be able to do this on the 9th. That project will need to be reviewed by the Forest Service and will require a weekend in and of itself. Glad to see have 9 people signed on from STR. I hope to get more by the 9th. __________________ You must be the change you wish to see in the world Mahatma Gandhi Border? I have never seen one. But I have heard they exist in the minds of some people. Thor Heyerdahl All steel stable: '08 DeSalvo - '07 Niner MCR9 - '89 Specialized Sirrus fixed/free

02-19-2008, 04:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
mtb_prodigy Senior Member	Im probably going to be at the races that day. If I dont go Ill come for sure.

03-02-2008, 03:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
dstepper Over the Hill	Bump only a week away. Dean __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

03-02-2008, 04:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
dstepper Over the Hill	Hans, time changes that day 8am new time or old time? Dean __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

03-04-2008, 06:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
JoeTruth Don't touch me!	This might sound silly but is everyone meeting at the gate and riding up or will there be a truck to take people up? Reason why I ask is that I could make it but need to be out of there by noon. I would much rather utilize my time working then climbing on my bike. __________________ "People... they don't write anymore - they blog. Instead of talking, they text, no punctuation, no grammar: LOL this and LMFAO that. You know, it just seems to me it's just a bunch of stupid people pseudo-communicating with a bunch of other stupid people in a proto-language that resembles more what cavemen used to speak than the King's English." Hank

03-04-2008, 07:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
dstepper Over the Hill	I plan on riding in. It would be nice to get a little riding that day. Dean __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

03-04-2008, 07:53 AM	#15 (permalink)
MTBMaven Tom Brady Look A Like	Joe, My understanding is we will drive. I'm hoping Hans will reply to confirm. __________________ You must be the change you wish to see in the world Mahatma Gandhi Border? I have never seen one. But I have heard they exist in the minds of some people. Thor Heyerdahl All steel stable: '08 DeSalvo - '07 Niner MCR9 - '89 Specialized Sirrus fixed/free

03-05-2008, 06:17 PM	#18 (permalink)
El Presidente Senior Member	For you newbies check out the IMBA Trail Building video on the CORBA site for a little education. http://www.corbamtb.com/programs/trail-building.shtml __________________ www.corbamtb.com www.otbmbc.com

03-06-2008, 11:21 PM	#19 (permalink)
dstepper Over the Hill	Hans: I am going to park on Lake and climb up to the work site. I will be a late as I plan on starting the climb at 8am. Dean __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

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