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Post by oddcouple on Jan 13, 2013 23:16:44 GMT -5
I was told today that 8 trees are down and one destroyed a bridge.
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Post by azdrawdy on Jan 14, 2013 6:34:49 GMT -5
Yep, the bridge that you cross at the end of section 4, just before going across the gravel road into section 5. Destroyed is the proper word! We don't have any real direction at this point in regards to replacing bridges on USFS property, so until we get guidance, this won't get replaced. Basically, at this point I would not recommend riding HC. My opinion, not the club's.
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Post by jagayers on Jan 14, 2013 10:38:52 GMT -5
You beat me to the punch. I rode Horne Creek and MODOC on Saturday. Horne Creek was a complete mess. I must have gotten off my bike like 20 times[ok maybe not that much, but it was more than eight] to cross downed trees and two bridges. There is also another bridge that has broken slats that looks a little sketchy now. I also think that riding Horne Creek is a bad idea, untill you can get all the trees cut and the bridge replaced. Lots of debris in some parts. I basically did one lap and then went to MODOC to get some more miles in. MUCH better.....
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Post by azdrawdy on Jan 14, 2013 19:39:23 GMT -5
...There is also another bridge that has broken slats that looks a little sketchy now... The other bridge you refer to is surely the one that started the entire conundrum with the USFS. We (OK, I) were more than willing to help construct, or lead a work party constructing, a bridge that is very stable and similar to numerous bridges that have been constructed in the past 10 years. Many of those are currently in use at FATS, Bartram, Horn Creek, etc. However, the legal system seems to mandate bridges constructed to standards that are beyond most of our abilities. We are all hanging in there and hoping for a nice middle ground. The slat bridge you are referring to was "propped up" by several of us volunteers so the Baker's Dozen could go as planned. We knew it would not last for long, but it was safe enough for the event. Now hopefully we will be allowed to volunteer to build safe bridges for the trails to continue to be utilized. You cannot eliminate every bridge in the CSRA. Many can be and have been eliminated, but many will be a necessity. Trees down are not an issue. Once they are identified, one of your friendly SORBAcsra sawyers is more than willing to remove them, much to the chagrin of others MD
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Post by dsquaredmsquared on Mar 18, 2013 9:14:17 GMT -5
I have been notified by the USFS that a prescribed burn is (or will be) in progress near the southwest corner of Horn Creek trail. Therefore, the Horn Creek trail is closed until further notice.
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Post by dsquaredmsquared on Mar 18, 2013 9:52:53 GMT -5
Yellowjacket Bridge
We have been working with the USFS to secure the financial resources and materials necessary to rebuild the yellowjacket bridge, which was destroyed by a fallen tree. SORBAcsra will provide the labor and the USFS will provide the materials for this rebuild. I don't know whether it will be the old or new bridge standard. Nonetheless, the USFS person that is working on the bridge materials has been busy with the recent prescribed burns, so it will be a while longer before I have any more information (i.e., rebuilding date(s), call for volunteers, etc.).
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Post by dsquaredmsquared on Mar 21, 2013 15:06:28 GMT -5
I've been notified by the USFS that Horn Creek trail is now open.
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Post by bboeke on Mar 26, 2013 16:29:10 GMT -5
I can't wait till this trail is rideable again. Was my favorite to ride when I don't go to FATS
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Post by dsquaredmsquared on Mar 26, 2013 20:30:10 GMT -5
We are waiting for the USFS to acquire the materials to rebuild the yellow-jacket bridge.
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Post by brianW on Apr 17, 2013 20:08:45 GMT -5
Is there an easy walk around at yellow jacket bridge?
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Post by dsquaredmsquared on Apr 17, 2013 20:39:21 GMT -5
We are waiting for the USFS to acquire the materials to rebuild the yellow-jacket bridge. USFS estimate is May for bridge building materials to be purchased and staged at the site.
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Post by dsquaredmsquared on Apr 25, 2013 11:12:15 GMT -5
Message yesterday from the USFS:
FYI. The end of this week our contract for the helicopter and prescribed fire closes, and then I am hoping to get some of our guys out there to get the tree off the bridge so we can begin fixing Yellowjacket Bridge on Horn Creek. I will keep you posted.
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Post by gospeedlite on May 2, 2013 21:18:36 GMT -5
Rode/hiked it today. 15 non riders down. We cleared some of the lighter stuff but the two bridges are the main problem. First has 4 planks snapped in the middle,the second was flattened by big tree down and is a scramble to get across.Trail not water damaged at all.
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Post by azdrawdy on May 19, 2013 10:36:05 GMT -5
Rode/hiked it today. 15 non riders down. We cleared some of the lighter stuff but the two bridges are the main problem. First has 4 planks snapped in the middle,the second was flattened by big tree down and is a scramble to get across.Trail not water damaged at all. Thanks for the update. We'll get these taken care of, and hopefully get the bridge(s) repaired very, very soon. MD
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Post by dsquaredmsquared on May 20, 2013 11:08:39 GMT -5
The big wood to rebuild the Yellowjacket bridge has been ordered and should arrive during the first week in June.
We are trying to coordinate this bridge rebuilding project with the trail repair projects at Hickory Knob State Park, so be patient while we figure out the logistics of scheduling volunteers and work parties over the next two to three months (hopefully sooner).
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Post by clydesdale on Jun 15, 2013 22:30:45 GMT -5
About 40 trees were removed from Horn Creek Trail. Next on the list is replacing the bridge, repairing 2 more bridges and mowing. We have some of the wood for the replacement bridge. Stay tuned as we make plans to get the work done.
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Post by azdrawdy on Jun 22, 2013 13:05:43 GMT -5
Just came back from doing a couple of laps with my SO. What a great trail! Feels like an old friend. We started at the intersection of 4/5 and headed out CW, then when we hit the removed bridge, turned around and headed back. Yeah, it has a few briars that may grab at you, but other than that it is one sweet, old-school trail that has a little bit of everything to offer.
MD
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Post by clydesdale on Jun 29, 2013 17:21:20 GMT -5
The trail is back. All trees are off the trail, section 2 bridge repaired and yellow jacket bridge at end of section 4 replaced. We'll get some mowing and lopping done at some point this summer.
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Post by troy on Jul 12, 2013 15:41:44 GMT -5
Does anyone this the trail is rideable or is it too wet? I hate to drive up there to only find out it is too wet.
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Post by brianW on Jul 12, 2013 16:41:47 GMT -5
I view Horne, along with Keg, Turkey, Wine, Modoc and Mistletoe as little used old school trails that can handle riders on it when wet. It is not like FATS or even Bartram and the Canal that see many riders per day that add up to damaging the trails. It will be wet, there will be mud. There is a possibility of part of the trail being flooded. At the same time i see no reason not to go for an adventure.
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