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Saturday, August 7th, Loop Trail, new construction, Fisher Point area

July 31st, 2010

August 7th, Loop Trail, new construction, Fisher Point area

We have arranged with Pine Canyon security to stage our volunteers in the Pine Canyon maintenance area known as the ‘old cart barn’ which is right beside the FUTS trail and about a 15-20min walk from the work site where the Loop Trail crosses the Arizona Trail.  Parking will be on the pavement adjacent to the large ‘tent and we must park in such a way as to insure access to that building.  Pine Canyon security will direct our volunteers to the location and it will be signed the morning of the event.  The FUTS trail is a bit muddy right now but passable.

This event starts at at 8:30 am and conclude with lunch at 1:00 pm. Coffee will be served between 8:00 am and 8:30 am, and beverages, tasty lunch and FUN are all provided.

Sturdy closed-toe shoes, long pants, sunscreen, water, and head protection are required. Hardhats, gloves, tools, and trail work instructions will be provided. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Click here for a map.

Sponsored by:

Late for the Train logo

For more information on this trail day event, contact: looptrail@flagstaffbiking.org

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CANCELED! Arizona Trail new Construction in Ft. Valley with NATRA and ATA

July 26th, 2010

Because of excessive rain, this weekend’s event has been canceled for both days.

July 31st-August 1, FBO Trail Day, AZ Trail FT. Valley/Schultz area, with ATA, NATRA

Please click HERE to see what you’ll need to bring and other important information.

Join us July 31-August 1 for this 2-day trail work weekend to complete Segments 34A and 34B. Come volunteer your time from 8am-3pm Saturday and/or 8am – 12:30 Sunday. Saturday lunch will be provided. We will have a campsite designated for those that would like to camp Friday and Saturday nights with us.

At the end of the day on Saturday, Arizona Trail sponsors have generously provided T-shirts that will be available for each volunteer with the “Close the Gap – Finish the Arizona Trail” slogan. After work on Saturday, everyone is invited to join us for a social gathering.

Please bring long pants, sturdy shoes, sunscreen and water, and if you have them, work gloves and a bike helmet. Tools and trail crew instructions are provided, as well as some gloves and hard-hats. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

You provide the enthusiasm!

Meet at:

From Hwy 180 and Snowbowl Rd. proceed up Snowbowl Rd. about .5 mile and turn right on FR-164B. There will be an “ATA event” sign at this intersection. Proceed east on FR-164B about 1.75 miles. Here you will find a two-track road to the left and another “ATA event” sign. The base camp is up this road about .2 mile. If you are not camping please leave your car along FR-164B and walk in to the base camp.

Click here for a map.

For reservations and questions for this “Close the Gap” event, please contact Gay or Gary Hohner at sghohner@cox.net or 480-595-9303.

Sponsored by:
Late for the Train logo

For more information on this trail day event, contact: trails@flagstaffbiking.org

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Subaru / IMBA Trail Care Crew Training this Saturday, July 17th!

July 12th, 2010

July 17th, FBO Trail Day, Schultz Creek re-route on the screwy corner with the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew

Please click HERE to see what you’ll need to bring and other important information

The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew, Steve and Morgan Lommele, will be presenting a class on sustainable trail building and then working with us on the ground at building some sustainable trail. This is a great opportunity to learn all about how trails go from concept to a ride; there’s a lot more to it than you might think!

Schedule for the weekend:

  • Saturday, July 17th, 8:30 am-12:00 noon, classroom presentation at the Peaks & Mormon Lake Ranger Station, on North Highway 89 directly across from the Flagstaff Mall.
  • Saturday, July 17th, 12:00 noon-1:30 pm, lunch, courtesy of Biff’s Bagels and travel to work site. We will be working on the Schultz Creek trail, just off of Schultz Pass Road, about 3 miles in on Schultz Pass Road. (Location will be marked on the road.)
  • Saturday, July 17th, 1:30 pm- 5:00 pm, new trail construction, old trail obliteration (if new construction is finished).
  • Sunday, July 18th, 10:00 am, group ride with Steve and Morgan from IMBA. Meet at Schultz Creek Trail head.

(If you are interested in participating in the layout of the new alignment on Friday, please email Anthony for details. trails@flagstaffbiking.org We know what we intend to do with the alignment, but this could be a good learning experience for anyone wanting to know more about how proper layout is done.)

Please pre-register here for the event.

Click here for a map to the classroom session/ Peaks & Mormon Lake Ranger Station.

Click here for a map to the work site. (Work site is not actually at Schultz Pass proper, but that is all that Google Maps was letting me get away with…look for signs on Schultz Pass Road.)

Partner:

Sponsored by:
Late for the Train logo

For more information on this trail day event, contact: trails@flagstaffbiking.org

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Flagstaff Hullabaloo this Saturday!

July 6th, 2010

Come on down for an afternoon of cold beverages, good times, and old friends. Carouse with bike lovers on the hallowed grounds of Wheeler Park. Jubilate with wild costumes and kick up your heels for the best time all summer.

Please join us as we revel in the sheer goodness that is a summer afternoon in Flagstaff. Come Hullabaloo!
Proceeds from this event will benefit Flagstaff Biking Organization!! Have a great time and do a great thing all at once!

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July 10th, Loop Trail, Fisher Point area

July 5th, 2010

July 10th, Loop Trail, Fisher Point area

Please click HERE to see what you’ll need to bring and other important information.

Take Lone Tree Road south to J.W. Powell Blvd and turn left/east. Go to the barricades and turn into Pine Canyon Club’s NORTH entrance: Important! Get a visitor’s pass at the booth. Follow signs: take an immediate left on Clubhouse Circle, drive 1.3 miles and turn left/east on Del Rae, following it 0.6 miles to the end circle. We will stage in front of “Lot 191”.

Click here for a map.

Sponsored by:

Aspen Sports logo Late for the Train logoFratelli Pizza logo

For more information on this trail day event, contact: looptrail@flagstaffbiking.org

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Schultz Fire closure order amended, July 1st, 8:00 am

June 30th, 2010

The Schultz Fire Closure Order was amended July 1st, 8:00 am.

Map of new Closure

New Closure Order

Press release here

As far as specific trails go, this information will be posted on signs throughout the Dry Lake Hills and Mount Elden Trails area:

ATTENTION TRAIL USERS

Due to the SCHULTZ FIRE there are ongoing safety hazards in the forest and the following TRAILS ARE CLOSED:

(1)   Portions of Little Elden Trail

(from junction of Heart Trail north to Sunset Trail)

(2)   Little Bear Trail

(3)   Portions of Sunset Trail

(from junction with Brookbank Trail to Schultz Creek Trail)

(4)   Deer Hill Trail

(5)   Weatherford Trail

(6)   Inner Basin Trail

(7)   Waterline Road/Trail (FR 146)

Please contact the Peaks Ranger District if you have any questions at (928) 526-0866.

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(Update in Post Above) Current Fire Map with affected trails and other important info regarding the Schultz Fire

June 24th, 2010

SEE ABOVE FOR UPDATE originally posted the week of June 25th

Please see here for a map of the Schultz fire perimeter with a trails layer.

FIRE MAP

Please note that not all trails shown are system trails! Some trails may or may not exist as shown and may not be signed, maintained or safe to use, regardless of the presence of fire. The trails layer is shown for reference only!

Please see here for the Forest Order and corresponding map for the fire area closure.

This Order only affects the area around the fire! Many of the Flagstaff area trails are still open, including the Arizona Trail in Hart Prairie, the trails in the Walnut Canyon area and more.

If we get rain and/or containment of the fire, we would expect most of  the Dry Lake Hills and Ft. Valley trails to be re-opened almost immediately. Stay tuned.

Fire restrictions are in effect! Please see here for details about this.

We’d like everyone to keep a positive outlook on the fires!

Our trails are not being “destroyed”. We will most likely see some temporary trail closures for safety concerns like hazard trees, but this will be on only a few trails most likely. (Probably Little Bear, Little Elden, Deer Hill, Waterline). Although the scenery will definitely have changed for the burned area, we can look forward to spectacular wildflower displays and the regeneration of aspen in much of the burned area. The trails and the forest will recover!

If you’d like to help, stay tuned for info on classes in trail maintenance and construction.

IMBA will be here next month, cross-cut saw classes are usually held in the spring. Flagstaff Biking Organization will be working with the Forest Service to help keep our trails as awesome as ever, but we’ll need your help!

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