Trail Work September 14th - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Tinman · 09-11-2012, 09:31 PM

The FOF and Tahoe National Forest rangers will be on the trail doing some trail repair work on $40k hill. As we discussed in our public meeting this year a section of the new trail we built to bypass the large mudhole at mile 6.5 did not hold up as expected and has created a dangerous situation. We'll change/repair the section to get rid of the roll hazard. While we're there we'll also survey for a possible slight reroute to bypass the section altogether.

There may be delays while we work so if you come up the trail Friday please be patient while we clear the trail.

dirtyjed · 09-12-2012, 09:48 AM

Just curious if your gonna bypass/close it entirely or maybe leave it as an option.
I haven't had a chance to wheel that section yet and was actually looking forward to trying it out.

kdub0013 · 09-13-2012, 06:01 AM

Good idea Bret. That section for someone not as experienced and in different circumstances could be bad. I agree that route although fun, should be fixed or rerouted.

chainrnng · 09-13-2012, 07:51 AM

leaving it as a option would be great

rckcrwlr_toy_91 · 09-13-2012, 08:36 AM

i like that part of the trail. just put up a double black sign for that route, so people know that it is a difficult route then put a green circle sign indicating the route for the people that like the trail paved. "rubicon trail users"

Tinman · 09-13-2012, 09:18 AM

Our aim is to leave the section there with an easy line and a hard line.

There will be no signs indicating hard or easy lines. Also, there will be no paving.

There's plenty of hard stuff on the trail. When we need to create a new section we're doing it for environmental reasons. Our goal is not to create a bunch of new obstacles and if we do so because of an error in layout or unforseen problems with the stability of a section we need to do something about it.

Just as no one wants to pave the trail we don't want to create an artificial off road park. The beauty of the Fordyce trail is it's natural flow. There are places like Prarie City for those that want man made challenges.

It's funny that everytime we talk about working on the trail there are those (no critisizm just stating a fact) that want all hard stuff to stay yet it is almost impossible to keep people from breaking through our barricades to get to what are easier sections of the trail that we've had to close due to uncontrolled errosion.

rockyota83 · 09-13-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinman

It's funny that everytime we talk about working on the trail there are those (no critisizm just stating a fact) that want all hard stuff to stay yet it is almost impossible to keep people from breaking through our barricades to get to what are easier sections of the trail that we've had to close due to uncontrolled errosion.

sounds like the people that want the hard stuff to stay are not the ones that are breaking your barricades, theres plenty of forrest roads for them, not many challenging trails for us.

R290 · 09-13-2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinman

It's funny that every time we talk about working on the trail there are those (no criticism just stating a fact) that want all hard stuff to stay yet it is almost impossible to keep people from breaking through our barricades to get to what are easier sections of the trail that we've had to close due to uncontrolled erosion.

That is sign worthy!!

chicago · 09-13-2012, 06:51 PM

Too bad this is happening on Friday and not sat.
A few of us are running the trail, but would definitely help if needed.

Keith

Tinman · 09-14-2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by chicago

Too bad this is happening on Friday and not sat.
A few of us are running the trail, but would definitely help if needed.

Keith

Thanks! We wanted to do the work on Friday so we wouldn't hold up people on the trail.

We accomplished our goal of creating a new safe line on the left while keeping a harder alternate line on the right. We even threw the debris from the work in front of the hard line making it even more challenging. You're welcome!

Before and after:

dirtyjed · 09-14-2012, 09:18 PM

No.Thank you sir.

Tinman · 09-14-2012, 09:20 PM

One more shot from uphill:

kdub0013 · 09-14-2012, 09:53 PM

Very nice work guys!

DEER TICK · 09-15-2012, 02:45 PM

Wow!What a difference.Thanks for everybody's hard work!

Tadlock · 09-15-2012, 03:01 PM

Looks good guys. Thanks for your work

robertd · 09-15-2012, 07:51 PM

40k lives

robertd · 09-15-2012, 09:09 PM

Video of one of the rocks on 40K being blown up!

Fordyce trail maintenance on 40K hill - YouTube

kdub0013 · 09-15-2012, 09:18 PM

Very cool. Who set the explosives? Reminds me of my times in the corps.

dammit I missed it.

jethrodeg · 09-16-2012, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kdub0013

Very cool. Who set the explosives? Reminds me of my times in the corps.

dammit I missed it.

The Forest Service did the blasting. Great guys to work with.

pepe · 09-16-2012, 06:40 PM

The Forest Service did all of the blasting. It is really an small charge, without the water in the hole it sounds like a party popper.

40k Hill work, Bolder Buster. - YouTube

chicago · 09-16-2012, 07:29 PM

Thanks for the work!!
We did a day run sat. Down to the first water crossing.
We were planning on heading up and checking it out, but we had a rig break that we had to weld on the trail, so we ran outta time.

Looks great!! Can't wait to see it next time around!

Keith

chicago · 09-16-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pepe

The Forest Service did all of the blasting. It is really an small charge, without the water in the hole it sounds like a party popper.

40k Hill work, Bolder Buster. - YouTube

Dude... That's cool!!!

slvregl · 09-19-2012, 08:59 AM

Nice job Bret and the gang! Keep up the good work and thanks for keeping the trail fun and challenging for all of us to enjoy.

rstrzjp · 09-20-2012, 08:30 AM

We really appreciate all the effort and hard work that FOF does for us.. Great job guys... We will check out the new lines this weekend...

09-11-2012, 09:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tinman Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21358 Location: Georgetown, Ca Posts: 1,499	Trail Work September 14th The FOF and Tahoe National Forest rangers will be on the trail doing some trail repair work on $40k hill. As we discussed in our public meeting this year a section of the new trail we built to bypass the large mudhole at mile 6.5 did not hold up as expected and has created a dangerous situation. We'll change/repair the section to get rid of the roll hazard. While we're there we'll also survey for a possible slight reroute to bypass the section altogether. There may be delays while we work so if you come up the trail Friday please be patient while we clear the trail. __________________ Bret Preble President Friends of Fordyce Friends of Fordyce KJ6NQN BLUE RIBBON COALITION, CALIFORNIA 4WD ASSOCIATION, AMA LIFE MEMBER

09-12-2012, 09:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
dirtyjed Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 39436 Location: Morgan Hill, CA Posts: 197	Just curious if your gonna bypass/close it entirely or maybe leave it as an option. I haven't had a chance to wheel that section yet and was actually looking forward to trying it out. __________________ section8krawlers.com

09-13-2012, 06:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
kdub0013 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Nov 2007 Member # 103588 Location: Plumas Lake, CA Posts: 3,295	Good idea Bret. That section for someone not as experienced and in different circumstances could be bad. I agree that route although fun, should be fixed or rerouted. __________________ PLACERCOUNTYCRAWLERS.COM - MEMBER COMBAT VET - USMC 01-05 Project "HIPPIE KILLER" /forum/toyota-truck-4runner/972000-project-hippie-killer.html Last edited by kdub0013; 09-13-2012 at 06:01 AM.

09-13-2012, 07:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
chainrnng Wheeler Join Date: Sep 2010 Member # 167807 Location: foresthill Posts: 195	leaving it as a option would be great __________________ Dreaming of a day when Barbwire fences don't line the areas I enjoy riding ,camping and traveling.

09-13-2012, 09:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tinman Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21358 Location: Georgetown, Ca Posts: 1,499	Our aim is to leave the section there with an easy line and a hard line. There will be no signs indicating hard or easy lines. Also, there will be no paving. There's plenty of hard stuff on the trail. When we need to create a new section we're doing it for environmental reasons. Our goal is not to create a bunch of new obstacles and if we do so because of an error in layout or unforseen problems with the stability of a section we need to do something about it. Just as no one wants to pave the trail we don't want to create an artificial off road park. The beauty of the Fordyce trail is it's natural flow. There are places like Prarie City for those that want man made challenges. It's funny that everytime we talk about working on the trail there are those (no critisizm just stating a fact) that want all hard stuff to stay yet it is almost impossible to keep people from breaking through our barricades to get to what are easier sections of the trail that we've had to close due to uncontrolled errosion. __________________ Bret Preble President Friends of Fordyce Friends of Fordyce KJ6NQN BLUE RIBBON COALITION, CALIFORNIA 4WD ASSOCIATION, AMA LIFE MEMBER Last edited by Tinman; 09-13-2012 at 09:19 AM.

09-13-2012, 08:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
rckcrwlr_toy_91 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Member # 74402 Location: sacramento and swansboro Posts: 16	i like that part of the trail. just put up a double black sign for that route, so people know that it is a difficult route then put a green circle sign indicating the route for the people that like the trail paved. "rubicon trail users"

09-13-2012, 06:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
chicago Granite Guru Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 56470 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 598	Too bad this is happening on Friday and not sat. A few of us are running the trail, but would definitely help if needed. Keith __________________ 76 FJ40 Mistress Matti, battle maiden!! Newly converted Land use zealot and soap box preacher!!

09-14-2012, 09:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
dirtyjed Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 39436 Location: Morgan Hill, CA Posts: 197	No.Thank you sir. __________________ section8krawlers.com

09-14-2012, 09:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
Tinman Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21358 Location: Georgetown, Ca Posts: 1,499	One more shot from uphill: Attached Images __________________ Bret Preble President Friends of Fordyce Friends of Fordyce KJ6NQN BLUE RIBBON COALITION, CALIFORNIA 4WD ASSOCIATION, AMA LIFE MEMBER

09-14-2012, 09:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
kdub0013 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Nov 2007 Member # 103588 Location: Plumas Lake, CA Posts: 3,295	Very nice work guys! __________________ PLACERCOUNTYCRAWLERS.COM - MEMBER COMBAT VET - USMC 01-05 Project "HIPPIE KILLER" http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=972000

09-15-2012, 02:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
DEER TICK The dude abides Join Date: May 2008 Member # 114517 Location: Grass Valley Posts: 474	Wow!What a difference.Thanks for everybody's hard work! __________________ Opinions are like assholes.Everybody has one,and most stink!

09-15-2012, 03:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
Tadlock Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Member # 145198 Location: Auburn, CA. Posts: 56	Looks good guys. Thanks for your work __________________ - WeBilt 4WD Club Member -

09-15-2012, 07:51 PM	#16 (permalink)
robertd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 44086 Location: Newcastle, Ca Posts: 242	40k lives

09-15-2012, 09:09 PM	#17 (permalink)
robertd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 44086 Location: Newcastle, Ca Posts: 242	Video of one of the rocks on 40K being blown up! Fordyce trail maintenance on 40K hill - YouTube Last edited by robertd; 09-15-2012 at 09:30 PM.

09-15-2012, 09:18 PM	#18 (permalink)
kdub0013 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Nov 2007 Member # 103588 Location: Plumas Lake, CA Posts: 3,295	Very cool. Who set the explosives? Reminds me of my times in the corps. dammit I missed it. __________________ PLACERCOUNTYCRAWLERS.COM - MEMBER COMBAT VET - USMC 01-05 Project "HIPPIE KILLER" http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=972000

09-16-2012, 06:40 PM	#20 (permalink)
pepe Rock God Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17870 Location: Richmond, Ca Posts: 1,324	The Forest Service did all of the blasting. It is really an small charge, without the water in the hole it sounds like a party popper. 40k Hill work, Bolder Buster. - YouTube __________________ Arguing with a inspector is like wrestling with a pig in the mud. After a while you realize the PIG is enjoying himself!

09-16-2012, 07:29 PM	#21 (permalink)
chicago Granite Guru Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 56470 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 598	Thanks for the work!! We did a day run sat. Down to the first water crossing. We were planning on heading up and checking it out, but we had a rig break that we had to weld on the trail, so we ran outta time. Looks great!! Can't wait to see it next time around! Keith __________________ 76 FJ40 Mistress Matti, battle maiden!! Newly converted Land use zealot and soap box preacher!!

09-19-2012, 08:59 AM	#23 (permalink)
slvregl Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2000 Member # 698 Location: Dixon, Ca. USA Posts: 343	Nice job Bret and the gang! Keep up the good work and thanks for keeping the trail fun and challenging for all of us to enjoy. __________________ 1970 Bronco, 5.0, NP435, Dana 20 W/Rock Eater 4.86 gears, 35 BFG Muds, Currie 9in w/Detroit, Dana 44 w/ARB Does anybody have a cure for Bronc-ITIS?

09-20-2012, 08:30 AM	#24 (permalink)
rstrzjp Wheeler Join Date: Jan 2010 Member # 150738 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 148	We really appreciate all the effort and hard work that FOF does for us.. Great job guys... We will check out the new lines this weekend... __________________ 92 XMJ 60's ARB's.5.13s.RoostarFab 8.5" longarm. 39.5 IROKS.RoostarFab rocker replacement sliders. Exo cage/front bumper are in fab now. Beadlocks, Full hydro, 231/300 dblr, Wheelbase stretch to 113, Dbl triangulated 4 link in the rear and 3 link in the front are coming soon.

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