Update: The weather again slowed us down with high winds causing the Thursday and Friday work parties to be canceled. Saturday’s crew including 7 gals from the Columbia Burbank High School Equestrian Team completed the rough clearing work of the final 400 feet. Sunday’s crew came in and started the detailed preparation before we put down the gravel. We are getting closer to completing this big job. All we need are helpers!

This week’s work will be to do the final clean up and preparations and then adding the gravel. We will be starting at the far end and working back towards the gravel pile at the road crossing. The trail bed will be smoothed out, protruding rocks removed, the back slope will be added, any narrow spots fixed and then gravel will be laid down. This is the fun part because you get to see completed trail being made.

The Trailmaster will lead work parties every Thursday through Sunday mornings starting at 8 and ending at noon until around Thanksgiving. The work will be to complete the Skyline Trail project and then move on to other maintenance. The Trailmaster knows, you always wanted to help but can’t seem to get an open day to do it. Well you can schedule a day now and maybe find a friend to come along!

Schedule:
Work days are Thursday to Sunday
Time – 8 to noon

Meeting Place:

Trails Building at Westgate Parking Lot

The Trailmaster will provide all the tools and even some homemade cookies at the break. Volunteers need to bring work gloves, water, and snacks with a small pack to carry them, and dress for the weather forecast. There isn’t any work for preteens – it is hard to keep them motivated for 4 hours. Those 13 to 15 will have to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You will need to sign-up so the Trailmaster can plan the work, bake enough cookies and let you know if plans change. Please let the Trailmaster know that you are coming by sending an email to trailmaster@friendsofbadger.org