From Jared Smith.....
Howdy Folks! It has been awhile since the last time we all met hasn’t it? Well hopefully most of you will be excited to know we are kicking off our 2018 meetings next Thursday the 15th of February at 5pm here at the district office (same place as usual). Basically our agenda will pick up where we left off last season with just a few additions. We would also like to introduce you all to our new person. Hopefully we will see lots of you next Thurs! As always don’t hesitate to contact me with questions, comments or suggestions. It’s going to be another great season. Thanks!
Planning:
Ø Magnolia Non-Motorized Trails – implementation is on-going.
Ø No new updates regarding Lefthand.
o Lefthand Motorized Roads and Trails Project (what we all call Lefthand OHV – has been entered into the SOPA: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/state-level.php?co.
Ø Annual VSAs
Ø Discussion - COHVCO – what’s the possibility for COHVCO to sponsor all of our 4WD groups under a CCSA or special use permit? – Matt
o End of March is our deadline for Grants and Agreements.
Ø Status of our recreation program and our outlook for the 2018 summer regarding Adopt-A-Trail projects.
Training:
Ø No new updates but I know Jon is working on it.
Ø Chainsaw Training – No tangible updates, though I am working with our Fire program to get a class for employees and a few volunteers. I will prioritize my employees first, but we are looking at how to include a volunteer program. Right now it’s still pretty complicated, so allow me some time to work through this. It may not be viable for us to do in 2017.
Adopt-A-Trail Project Specifics – most quantities are estimates and need additional verification.
Bunce (NORAC and Backbone Dates TBD)
· Opening clean-up
· Extend fence around main shooting area on 217
· Sign routes for positive reinforcement
Park Creek: (Backbone Date TBD)
· Check on and sign historic uphill route, ensure people are staying off.
· Fencing for braided sections, many locations – 200 feet of fence and signage necessary.
· Camping area fencing, restoration work, and signs. – 80 feet of fence.
· End of 202.C two sections fence blocking illegal extension of 4WD which turns to ATV trail. – 30 feet of fence.
· End of 202.1 – block route from extending past MVUM, about 40 feet of fence and some signage.
· End of 201.1 needs some blocking – 60 feet of fence and signage.
Caribou: (NORAC Dates TBD)
· Repair sections of fence (Northern most campsites) - 140 feet of fence.
· Replace all campsite markers – 11 campsites carsonite.
· Hazard tree assessment of designated campsites.
· Replace fence on Boulder Watershed property – 300 feet, they are buying.
MSV/Coney: (TRR Dates TBD)
· Opening – probably a lot of trees to remove.
· Check on mud hole fix and possible soft spot developing just south of fix.
· Coney Dry lake bed 200’ fence building (stump and rail)
o Hole log across short stumps fence, some material delivered to site.
o Stay the Trail was willing to possibly donate materials
· MSV mud hole bypass bridge plank replacement
o Most materials delivered to site.
o 24” wide, 7 sections 8’ long, 2 sections of 29.5” long steps at ends
o 2 logs 8’ long and 2 16’ logs – native local material.
· MSV first obstacle replacement huge sign – 4WD high clearance only
o Sign just needs to be installed.
· Unauthorized route blockage
Miller Rock: (TRR Date TBD)
· Obstacle repair south of St. Vrain Creek, rock outcrop
o Engineering has made some recommendations using gabion baskets.
§ Gabion baskets are in stock.
§ Fabric already in stock.
§ Rock drill and ¾” bit x 12” for rebar anchors.
§ Rebar ½”
§ We have a jackhammer and hammer drill with mason bits.
Kingston/Mammoth: (NORAC Dates TBD)
· Coordinate with Scott Makey 720-504-5507 from Rising Sun (CCRD side of Mammouth)
· Fence repair work just west of the gate on James Peak road – 80 feet of fence
· Engineering field trip to look at road through Meadow with challenge and bypass – date TBD with Engineer.
o Restored to pre-flood condition? Would require heavy equipment.
o Temporary fixes/maintenance with hand tools, etc.
Jenny Creek: (Rising Sun Date TBD)
· Buck-n-rail where needed, common bypasses.
· Will need to assess the mud-bog area between Jenny and Rollins road.
· Post and cable maintenance
· Campsite restoration
Switz Trail: (OSCO Dates TBD)
· Campsite restoration/obliteration
· Inventory signage needs
· Check on social routes and block as necessary
Rollins Pass Road: (OSCO & Rising Sun? Date TBD)
· Jenny Lake camping area plan and modification
· Bypass route near the top needs to be blocked and revegetated.
Other News:
Mile High Jeep Club Patrol (Megan Devich) – adopting Rock Creek.
· Jared and Megan D. met on 7/10 to go over the district’s adoption process.
· No new updates.
USFS
Jared Smith
Developed & Dispersed
Recreation Manager
USDA Forest Service
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests &
Pawnee National Grassland
Boulder Ranger District
p: 303-541-2508
c: 970-214-4591
f: 303-541-2515
jaredasmith@fs.fed.us
2140 Yarmouth Avenue
Boulder, CO 80301
www.fs.usda.gov/arp
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Howdy Folks! It has been awhile since the last time we all met hasn’t it? Well hopefully most of you will be excited to know we are kicking off our 2018 meetings next Thursday the 15th of February at 5pm here at the district office (same place as usual). Basically our agenda will pick up where we left off last season with just a few additions. We would also like to introduce you all to our new person. Hopefully we will see lots of you next Thurs! As always don’t hesitate to contact me with questions, comments or suggestions. It’s going to be another great season. Thanks!
Planning:
Ø Magnolia Non-Motorized Trails – implementation is on-going.
Ø No new updates regarding Lefthand.
o Lefthand Motorized Roads and Trails Project (what we all call Lefthand OHV – has been entered into the SOPA: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/state-level.php?co.
Ø Annual VSAs
Ø Discussion - COHVCO – what’s the possibility for COHVCO to sponsor all of our 4WD groups under a CCSA or special use permit? – Matt
o End of March is our deadline for Grants and Agreements.
Ø Status of our recreation program and our outlook for the 2018 summer regarding Adopt-A-Trail projects.
Training:
Ø No new updates but I know Jon is working on it.
Ø Chainsaw Training – No tangible updates, though I am working with our Fire program to get a class for employees and a few volunteers. I will prioritize my employees first, but we are looking at how to include a volunteer program. Right now it’s still pretty complicated, so allow me some time to work through this. It may not be viable for us to do in 2017.
Adopt-A-Trail Project Specifics – most quantities are estimates and need additional verification.
Bunce (NORAC and Backbone Dates TBD)
· Opening clean-up
· Extend fence around main shooting area on 217
· Sign routes for positive reinforcement
Park Creek: (Backbone Date TBD)
· Check on and sign historic uphill route, ensure people are staying off.
· Fencing for braided sections, many locations – 200 feet of fence and signage necessary.
· Camping area fencing, restoration work, and signs. – 80 feet of fence.
· End of 202.C two sections fence blocking illegal extension of 4WD which turns to ATV trail. – 30 feet of fence.
· End of 202.1 – block route from extending past MVUM, about 40 feet of fence and some signage.
· End of 201.1 needs some blocking – 60 feet of fence and signage.
Caribou: (NORAC Dates TBD)
· Repair sections of fence (Northern most campsites) - 140 feet of fence.
· Replace all campsite markers – 11 campsites carsonite.
· Hazard tree assessment of designated campsites.
· Replace fence on Boulder Watershed property – 300 feet, they are buying.
MSV/Coney: (TRR Dates TBD)
· Opening – probably a lot of trees to remove.
· Check on mud hole fix and possible soft spot developing just south of fix.
· Coney Dry lake bed 200’ fence building (stump and rail)
o Hole log across short stumps fence, some material delivered to site.
o Stay the Trail was willing to possibly donate materials
· MSV mud hole bypass bridge plank replacement
o Most materials delivered to site.
o 24” wide, 7 sections 8’ long, 2 sections of 29.5” long steps at ends
o 2 logs 8’ long and 2 16’ logs – native local material.
· MSV first obstacle replacement huge sign – 4WD high clearance only
o Sign just needs to be installed.
· Unauthorized route blockage
Miller Rock: (TRR Date TBD)
· Obstacle repair south of St. Vrain Creek, rock outcrop
o Engineering has made some recommendations using gabion baskets.
§ Gabion baskets are in stock.
§ Fabric already in stock.
§ Rock drill and ¾” bit x 12” for rebar anchors.
§ Rebar ½”
§ We have a jackhammer and hammer drill with mason bits.
Kingston/Mammoth: (NORAC Dates TBD)
· Coordinate with Scott Makey 720-504-5507 from Rising Sun (CCRD side of Mammouth)
· Fence repair work just west of the gate on James Peak road – 80 feet of fence
· Engineering field trip to look at road through Meadow with challenge and bypass – date TBD with Engineer.
o Restored to pre-flood condition? Would require heavy equipment.
o Temporary fixes/maintenance with hand tools, etc.
Jenny Creek: (Rising Sun Date TBD)
· Buck-n-rail where needed, common bypasses.
· Will need to assess the mud-bog area between Jenny and Rollins road.
· Post and cable maintenance
· Campsite restoration
Switz Trail: (OSCO Dates TBD)
· Campsite restoration/obliteration
· Inventory signage needs
· Check on social routes and block as necessary
Rollins Pass Road: (OSCO & Rising Sun? Date TBD)
· Jenny Lake camping area plan and modification
· Bypass route near the top needs to be blocked and revegetated.
Other News:
Mile High Jeep Club Patrol (Megan Devich) – adopting Rock Creek.
· Jared and Megan D. met on 7/10 to go over the district’s adoption process.
· No new updates.
USFS
Jared Smith
Developed & Dispersed
Recreation Manager
USDA Forest Service
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests &
Pawnee National Grassland
Boulder Ranger District
p: 303-541-2508
c: 970-214-4591
f: 303-541-2515
jaredasmith@fs.fed.us
2140 Yarmouth Avenue
Boulder, CO 80301
www.fs.usda.gov/arp
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