Fall Adopt a Trail Clean Up

[FINOCJ]

Adopt a Trail Clean Up
Sat 9/23 at 9am

Meet at the FS ranger station at the hwy 103 (Mt Evans) exit off I-70 in Idaho Springs

We have 2 sponsored trails: Devils Canyon (DC) and Barbour Fork (BF)
This will be our second and final clean-up before these trails close for the season.
Additionally, the aspen should be turning color, and these trails have good views (especially DC).

We will split into two groups (one for each trail) before leaving the FS station, and each group will clean only on trail. Often, if the clean-up goes well, there is time to go run the other trail (or something else in the area). If you have strong preference for which trail you run, comment when you sign-up on calendar. Time frame is generally 6 or so hours - leaves time to run the other trail if you like in the later afternoon.

Please wear appropriate footwear (no open toe shoes at a minimum) and gloves (FS is making a point about this)
Helpful but not required:
Sturdy trash bags and buckets with carry handle are great for trash if you have them
Small hand garden tools and extra water are great for picking through fire rings and putting out fires

Trail information:
DC: https://www.trailsoffroad.com/trails/281-devil-s-canyon
BF: https://www.trailsoffroad.com/trails/212-barbour-fork
In short, DC is very stock friendly for any 4wd, and BF is a bit more challenging for longer and lower stock. A high clearance stock vehicle (e.g. jeep wrangler) should be fine with just a bit of driver skill and spotting at a couple places (and less concern about bumping or dragging the bottom a bit).

Sign-Up here:
http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/...&day=2017-9-23

[FINOCJ]

Here are run reports from the last two clean-ups (sorry - photobucket trashed some of the photo links):
early summer 2017: http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/...nup-run-report
DC fall 2016: http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/...-Devils-Canyon
BF fall 2016: http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/...l-Clean-up-Run

[Hypoid]

The Aspen typically show peak colors between the second and third weeks of September. Unless we get some harsh weather and high wind, the 23rd should be AWESOME in the Idaho Springs area.

[Getaklu]

Any age restriction from the FS? Would like to have my child along, 6 years old.

[Hypoid]

Getaklu previously posted:

[Getaklu]

Perfect, thanks for the reply.

[FINOCJ]

Weather update: Sat in Idaho Springs is looking to be cool with chance of showers, so please be prepared for conditions. The clean-up run goes no matter the weather. Forecast suggests temps to be in the 40s at 9am for safety briefing with FS, and warming up to about 60 for high. Trail temps will be a bit cooler due to higher elevations - especially the trailhead for DC and the top of BF.

[Swank1975]

WOOHOO Let's get more people signed up. This really is a fun day. Let's do this.

[Brian]

Hey James is the Ranger Office address 2060 Miner St in Idaho Springs? Thanks!

[FINOCJ]

Doink previously posted:

[Brian]

Cool thanks!

[Jim]

Doink previously posted:

[TJS86TOY]

Was prepared to go then this: http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/...-this-happened

[Terrafied]

Do we need to fill out any paper work ahead of time? Or will that be provided by the FS when we get there?

[FINOCJ]

We will fill out all paperwork sat morning during the briefing. Its nothing more than your name, address and waiver signature.

[Brian]

Took my Jeep in Thursday for some trouble shooting on a driveline vibe. Was supposed to be done today, but just got a call an hour ago that the front driveshaft is bent. Not going to make it. RSVP updated to 'no'.

*Grabs pom poms*

[Eagle6]

I told the shop they could have my rig on Tuesday because I was committed to something on Saturday. Unless there is a blizzard or a flood, I see no reason why I won't be there in the morning.

[FINOCJ]

See you all in the morning...hope we can get a few more to turn-out here at the last day.

cheers