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newracer
April 26th, 2015, 08:18 PM
The Mountaineers, Trailridge Runners, Big Thompson Four Wheels, and a few guests accomplished a lot at the Kelly Flats Trailhead today.

Started off seeding areas that had been recently graded to improve drainage of the parking areas.

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While that was going on we started building the "bucks" for the buck and rail fence.

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Then we started putting the fence together.

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Lunch break- hotdogs, chilli, chips, BBQ beans, and potato salad.

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We had enough people (about 40) that work progressed quickly.

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The Trailridge Runners have a nice military trailer to haul tools and a generator.

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newracer
April 26th, 2015, 08:19 PM
We ran out of hardware so there are a few section left to instal. We will also be putting a few in on Sevenmile.

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Jim
April 26th, 2015, 09:05 PM
Looks like good work completed!

Last I spoke with FS, they were desiring to have a "pile" where pickup folks could back up to it to drive off/on bikes & quads. Any mention of such a thing to be installed?
newracer
April 26th, 2015, 09:49 PM
The original plan for the trailhead included a concrete ramp for loading and unloading OHVs as well as a more robust surface (like compacted road-base) for the entire lot and painted parking spots. That was presented to the OHV grant program with the FS matching any grant received. Only a fraction of the requested grant amount was received so many items were removed and altered. Last I heard there was no plan for a loading/off loading ramp.

We are still working on getting permission to have a pot-o-let placed at the trailhead. The Mountaineers are proposing to cover all the associated costs.
The StRanger
April 26th, 2015, 09:57 PM
Very nice work..
on my to do list !
redneck23ms
April 27th, 2015, 06:11 AM
good work guys. i'd have come out and help had i known about it.
The StRanger
April 27th, 2015, 09:19 AM
Is Kelly flats open or is it a seasonal trail ??
redneck23ms
April 27th, 2015, 09:41 AM
It is seasonal. Normally opens around may 15 I think.
newracer
April 27th, 2015, 11:37 AM
It usually opens by Memorial Day weekend. We are running in May 9th and 10th to check conditions.
JFjeld
April 27th, 2015, 02:15 PM
Very nice!
Bob
April 28th, 2015, 06:29 PM
Wow, that is great work-thanks!
Jackie
April 29th, 2015, 09:38 AM
Great job! Thank you!

Just curious...what is the stuff (looks like burlap) carefully placed? Does that somehow help with the seeding you did? I've never seen that.
Jim
April 29th, 2015, 09:45 AM
I believe it is overcover that helps to keep the newly seeded soil intact as the grass(es) grow.

overcover helps to...
...reduce erosion from water and wind
...keep birds from eating the seed
...keep the soil a tad more moist (and warm) to aid germination

It does not get removed and simply decomposes. Grass grows through the overcover.
Jackie
April 29th, 2015, 07:32 PM
Good to know, Thanks!
newracer
April 29th, 2015, 09:31 PM
Exactly, they are like straw blankets that we rolled out over the seed. It also helps keep the seed from blowing away and birds from eating all of it.
Java
April 30th, 2015, 07:45 AM
That's great, that trailhead has needed some improvement but I didn't think it would be that extensive. It looks bigger, too. :thumb:
newracer
May 30th, 2015, 09:40 PM
We finished the fence today and then ran the trail to see if it could be opened. Unfortunately it is still too muddy. Hopefully it will be open by next weekend.

I did get to take a brand new FS employee through The Chutes.

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Brucker
May 31st, 2015, 02:56 AM
Very nice!
Mr6dwg
June 1st, 2015, 01:45 PM
I was up there yesterday 053115, and the gate was closed.
newracer
June 1st, 2015, 04:30 PM
It will be closed at least until this coming weekend, maybe longer.