Please join us for our September workday, in conjunction with the Forest Service for National Public Lands Day!
Rail Trail
2019 Annual Meeting
Please join us for our annual meeting and trestle dedication, Saturday August 24th!
Work Day – August 8/10/19
When: Saturday, August 10, from 8:45 am – noon
What: Instead of our traditional workday, we will be hiking the two newly completed trails (T129 Harris Hollow and T131 Calico Peak)! Gary Truex will be leading the hike down the Calico Peak Trail joining the Bridal Veil Falls Trail at the Pinto sign. We will then proceed down the Bridal Veil Falls Trail, just past the Falls, and will hike the Harris Hollow Trail (T129) back to the parking area. This should take approximately 2-2 1/2 hours.
What to Bring: Water, sunscreen, and snacks.
Where: Meet at the new Harris Hollow (T129) Trailhead located on Fresnal Canyon Road. We will shuttle everyone to the upper Calico Peak (T131) Trailhead and hike back to our vehicles.
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Work Day – July 7/13/19
When: Saturday, July 13, from 9am – noon
What: We will be working at Bonnie’s Trestle, finishing up work on and around the trestle. We will be securing railroad ties and track, and moving rocks into gabeon baskets. We will also be clearing both ends of the shortcut trail. There will be plenty of work from light to heavy-duty. Bring water and sunscreen.
Where: Meet at the Village Trail Spurhead parking lot at the corner of Hwy 82 and Hwy 130.
Special Workdays at Bonnie’s Trestle
Work Day – June 6/15/19
When: Saturday, June 15, from 9am – noon
What: We will be working at the Salado Canyon Trail, installing a new historical picture sign. This will include digging, mixing concrete, pouring concrete, and carrying the material to and from the worksite. Bring water and sunscreen.
Where: Meet at the Salado Canyon Trailhead where the power lines cross over Fresnal Canyon Road.
