Lebanon Hills Trail Work - May 2 @ 6:00PM

[gopherhockey]

It has been raining quite a bit and the trail will probably be closed Tuesday, but we're going to keep on working! We will either still meet in the parking lot, or go over to the Galaxie side and walk in from there. Stay tuned here for directions. (we'll probably leave someone at the regular lot just in case)

We will either start on the 2nd re-route, or continue working on the existing one and finish up the hand-built sections, the log mountain, and work behind the machine if it is out there as planned.

More info soon.. what a great chance to get out after all this wet weather...

[dopey048]

Hopefully I will be recouped from the Ironman to get out there. I'll sharpen the axe just in case :)

[gopherhockey]

Hopefully I will be recouped from the Ironman to get out there. I'll sharpen the axe just in case :)

You are definitely the axe king thats for sure.

For those that were not out there, the chainsaw threw its chain when we were about 98% done. (and I had the wrong tool to fix it) Unfortunately we had 2 rather large solid oak logs to cut through. Gabe gets the award for hacking through them with the axe like they were butter...

[destrago]

I'll dig out my mud boots and see everyone tuesday.

Where, precisely, is the galaxie entrance. I'm not familar with that entrance.

-Tony

[gopherhockey]

I'll dig out my mud boots and see everyone tuesday.

Where, precisely, is the galaxie entrance. I'm not familar with that entrance.

-Tony

If we decide to park there I'll post a map online here.. and we'll have someon over on the regular side ready to lead stragglers over there. Its real easy to get too and park.

[CookieMonster]

I'll be there tomorrow and will be bringing cookies :D

~Maura

[gopherhockey]

I'll be there tomorrow and will be bringing cookies :D

~Maura

Mmmmmm cookies... Thanks for doing that!

[timmy]

I will be out there tomorrow working and eating cookies also!!

Greg

[dopey048]

Will we be working on the hand built section that you had said something about it being cobblestone like? If so I'll bring my e tool.

[gopherhockey]

Ok, because the lot is closed we're going to meet over on the Galaxie entrance side. For those that have never been there, you can park on either side of the road.

Its basically on the cross between Safari Trail and Galaxie Ave. You can take Covingtong Ln. (just north of Leb) all the way over to Galaxie or get there using the map:

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&country=US&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&addtohistory=&cat=&address=4900+Galaxie+Ave&city=Eagan&state=MN&zipcode=

We'll post a map or someone at the parking lot entrance as well just in case.

[tedsti]

Mmmmm.... cookies.

I'll be there tomorrow and will be bringing cookies :D

~Maura

[gopherhockey]

Tonights plans will be to do some more clearing work on our 2nd re-route project! This is a small are near what we call the bypass trail (slow climb up before the expert loop area) It will be important to clear this out as we have machines coming in Wed. to start working on our re-routes.

It should be drying out now, but it might be slightly damp within the trees so plan accordingly.

Don't forget we're meeting on the Galaxie side (see directions in other post)

Hope to see ya'll there!

[destrago]

Note:

There's a chance (allegedly a good chance) of thunderstorms tonight! I think I'll ride my motorcycle again!:D

Just a heads up that we should probably be watching for signs of lightning and impending doom.

-Tony

[gopherhockey]

We will definitely watch the weather and vacate if necessary. I think we might get lucky and have this next one pass us by. (crossing fingers)

We will have a quick escape on the Galaxie side if necessary.

[tedsti]

You mean like John using power tools?

Note:
Just a heads up that we should probably be watching for signs impending doom.

-Tony

[dopey048]

Sorry for the no show. My daughters sick :sick:. I'm kinda feeling the effects of the ironman. Hope you had enough people on hand to get stuff done.

I'll be back swinging the axe next week.

[bigwheel]

Good job everyone. The reroutes look excellent!

Momo, thanks for the cookies.

Gabe, no problem. Family comes first.

[gopherhockey]

Yes, great work everyone! Loved the cookies... thanks!

Dale and I will be out with the machines tomorrow starting the actual digging on the trails.

[bigwheel]

When Tim lays out trails, he pays strict attention to IMBA rules and his inclinometer. However, this only gives a rough estimate as to where the trail should go. After that, there are certain heuristics that come into play.

For Tim's keen sense of trail layout, this generally means "Find the biggest mess of logs and garbage, then route the trail through it." A big mess of immovable objects stands out like a beacon, screaming "Over Here, Tim".

However, this doesn't always work, as was the case with the mind-changes on the first reroute. Even though the prep work was all done, it just didn't have the right feel.

Fortunately, when the trail was cut, the crew threw the logs and brush on top of other logs and brush about 10 feet off of the clearing. Once they had a double-high set of logs, and trash, Tim could easily see that this was the place where the trail should really go.

(just kidding, Tim. The trail looks great.) :kiss:

[tedsti]

Great work last night everybody. We got a lot done and even got some extra excitement from chasing poachers. Thanks for the snacks momo.

[destrago]

Uugh, sorry I failed to come in as well. I also had a family matter to take care of last night. I'll try to make sure I can make it next week.

-Tony

[samuelptoney]

I would like to come to the next trailwork at Leb although I don't own a car. Is there anyone who lives near Grand and Hamline in Saint Paul that I could ride with?

[bigwheel]

I would like to come to the next trailwork at Leb although I don't own a car. Is there anyone who lives near Grand and Hamline in Saint Paul that I could ride with?

I can't help with the ride, but Welcome to the MORC forums, and thanks for offering up the help.

[timmy]

I would like to come to the next trailwork at Leb although I don't own a car. Is there anyone who lives near Grand and Hamline in Saint Paul that I could ride with?


Samuel,
I can pick you up next week. I live in Maplewood and go down 35E to get to Leb so it would'nt be that far out of the way. I will send you a pm with my phone#.

Greg

[samuelptoney]

Awesome, Thanks. Do you guys usually bring yer bikes to trailwork?

[Mountain Jam]

Hey man I'm also interested in going and I live at Grand and Dale. Let me know if you're in need of a ride or ever want to go for one most of my friends are to lazy.

[timmy]

Awesome, Thanks. Do you guys usually bring yer bikes to trailwork?

I only bring my bike if I'm able to ride before trailwork. I'm allways to tired to ride after.

Greg