Hello,

I know this is short notice and that most of you will have plans already but I wanted to let you know that I will be working on the Phase 2 fence project on June 2, National Trails Day at Corral Canyon. All of the material needed to open the next section of trails at Corral Canyon have arrived so Phase 2 is under way. The reopening work is the only thing on the schedule for that day so if anyone wants to join in be at the entrance to Bobcat Meadow campground at 10:00 am and wear your work clothes. This is not an "official" volunteer work day (we weren't sure when the materials would be delivered so scheduling has been a problem) but anyone who wants to help out will be very welcome.

Even though this isn't one of them, I am planning to schedule regular, recurring volunteer days because this project is my number one priority and there is a lot to do (at least we have all the materials now). Look for that announcement soon.

Contact me if you have any questions.

*Thumpertalk guys- How about posting this info on the forum?

Happy Memorial Day!

Richard Tull
OHV Program Manager
Descanso Ranger District
Cleveland National Forest
3348 Alpine Blvd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445 6235 ext 3451

"Reality is an illusion, albeit a very persistent one"
Albert Einstein

PS -Watch for an upcoming announcement on the formation of "The Friends of Corral Canyon"

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Corral Canyon Update June 2007

There are some new developments regarding Corral Canyon worth reporting.

SDAR trail adoption
The San Diego Adventure Riders have officially adopted the Kernan Cycle
Trail from Four Corners to the crossing. I will be installing signs that
show this as soon as they arrive (they have been ordered.)
Congratulations SDAR and thanks for stepping up.

Phase Two of Reopening
Phase two of the reopening effort is well under way and all the needed
materials have been purchased and delivered. A combination of agency and
volunteer work has resulted in about two miles of the needed travel
corridor installed so far. I am getting a lot of folks asking “when will
the next phase be completed?” The answer is “If you are involved it will
happen sooner. If not it will happen later.” Like I said, all the
materials needed are here but as we are now in fire season, most of the
help I was getting from conservation camp crews and fire personnel is
now focused on fire fighting activities. The bottom line is that the
more people who donate some of their time to working on the project, the
faster the area will reopen.

Volunteer Work Day 6/23/2007
Speaking of volunteer days, I am hoping to have some help on Saturday
June 23rd. The phase two fence project is the only activity I have
planned for the day but folks are welcome to come up with other helpful
projects on their own (sprucing up the campgrounds or something like
that). Bring your work clothes, gloves, eye protection, sunscreen and
lunch. I will supply water and of course lots of fence material and
pliers.We will gather at Bobcat meadow campground between 9:30 and 10:00
that morning.

Friends of Corral Canyon
Proactive off-roaders are in the process of forming a user advocacy
group, the Friends of Corral Canyon. “Friends” groups have proven to be
a very effective resource when partnered with land management agencies
and this is a welcome development. Everyone who considers Corral Canyon
their significant recreation resource should get involved in this new
group. An organized group of proactive users who have Corral Canyon as
their commonality will be an important component in the long term
sustainability of the OHV area. A web site is under construction but in
the meantime I will collect email addresses for anyone interested in
joining. I also want to pass along the fact that the group is still in
the process of forming so now is the time step up and be part of the
creation of the organization. People who are willing to get involved and
take leadership roles are needed to get the Friends of Corral Canyon
going. If you can offer any organizing assistance contact me and I will
forward your info to those who will be glad to have your help.

National Trails Day Success
National Trails Day (6/2/2007) found a determined band of off-roaders
from various different user groups working on the phase two reopening
project. Several thousand more feet of the travel corridor was
installed. Many thanks to everyone who showed up.

Volunteer Hosts at Corral Canyon
Thanks to Ed Stovin, President of the San Diego Off Road Coalition and
San Diego Off Road Magazine for running the ad asking for people to be
volunteer hosts at Corral Canyon and Bobcat Meadow. I am pleased to
report that I have already had one family sign up to host at Corral
Canyon. Their first weekend was 6/8/07 to 6/10/07 and they did a great
job. They also told me they had fun and enjoyed the experience. They are
the first of what I hope will be a pool of volunteers who want to take
turns hosting at Corral Canyon and Bobcat Meadow. Contact me if you want
to help.

Finally, thanks to all who have been helping get Corral Canyon back
open. Also thanks to those folks who are getting the message out about
how important it is to buy the Adventure Pass when going to Bear Valley
and Corral Canyon. The Adventure Pass is the most dependable funding
source left, and since the money goes to the area you are recreating in,
it is a good deal that helps keep the OHV area open and enjoyable.

Richard Tull
OHV Program Manager
Descanso Ranger District
Cleveland National Forest
3348 Alpine Blvd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445 6235 ext 3451

"Reality is an illusion, albeit a very persistent one"
Albert Einstein

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