Co-led by Bill Johnson (WSTF), Matt Lambert (WSER) and Mark Falcone (WSER)
Please come and enjoy the trail work fun on the WST in 2010!
2010 Western States Event Calendar-changes as of 6-10-2010
PLEASE NOTE CHANGES TO THE TRAIL CALENDAR
With the recent El Nino based storms more attention needs to be applied to the WST around Foresthill/Michigan Bluff. Event #2 has been moved to these locations and the date has changed to accommodate more participation.
Event #2 (DATE and LOCATION HAVE CHANGED)
Volcano Canyon -- California Loop (Cal One) - USFS Sponsored
Date and Time:
Sunday, 3-7-10 -- 9:00AM
Meeting Place:
Foresthill Post Office. Corner of Foresthill Rd. and Racetrack St.
Directions:
I80 to Auburn. Take Foresthill Exit. Go East on Foresthill Road for 18 miles to Foresthill.
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Event #3:
Michigan Bluff -- USFS Sponsored
Date and Time:
Sunday, 3-28-10 -- 9:00AM
Meeting Place:
Foresthill Post Office. Corner of Foresthill Rd. and Racetrack St.
Directions:
I80 to Auburn. Take Foresthill Exit. Go East on Foresthill Road for 18 miles to Foresthill.
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Event #4:
Devil's Thumb (West Side) -- USFS Sponsored
Date and Time:
Sunday, 4-25-10 -- 9:00AM
Meeting Place:
Foresthill Post Office. Corner of Foresthill Rd. and Racetrack St.
Directions:
I80 to Auburn. Take Foresthill Exit. Go East on Foresthill Road for 18 miles to Foresthill.
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Event #5:
Pucker Point -- USFS Sponsored
Date and Time:
Sunday, 5-30-10 -- 8:00AM DATE CHANGE TO 5-23-10
Meeting Place:
Foresthill Post Office. Corner of Foresthill Rd. and Racetrack St.
Directions:
I80 to Auburn. Take Foresthill Exit. Go East on Foresthill Road for 18 miles to Foresthill.
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Event #6:
Robinson Flat (Camp Out) "High Country Trail Work Weekend" -- California Forest Foundation and USFS Sponsored
LOCATION CHANGE: The location for the campout for the high country work party has now been changed to French Meadows, same dates: June 18th and 19th. THERE IS STILL TOO MUCH SNOW AT ROBINSON FLAT. We will be working from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday if anyone just wants to go in for the day. The usual tools/equipment: gloves, loppers, rakes, water, snacks ... .
They will also be finishing up clearing the Poppy Trail in case either the Run or the Ride need to use that.
Any question contact Bill Johnson.
Date and Time:
Friday and Saturday 6-11/12-10 -- 5:00PM (Friday) DATE CHANGE TO 6-18 & 6-19-2010 This is still subject to change due to the large amount of snow still at Robinson Flat.
Meeting Place:
Robinson Flat Campground
Directions:
I80 to Auburn. Take Foresthill Exit. Go East on Foresthill Road for ~40 miles to Robinson Flat
Saturday, October 17, 2009 - WESTERN STATES TRAIL SPECIAL WORK EVENT
- Objective: Granite Chief Wilderness Cut Back and Erosion Control.
Contact: Dan Williams danlindaw@comcast.net. Please RSVP to this e-mail address (directly to Dan). - MEET: 7 A.M., Raleys Shopping Center, Auburn.
- Directions:
1. Go to Auburn.
2. Get off at the Foresthill Exit.
3. Raley's Center is on the Southeast side of the freeway.
Note: The group will meet towards the street side of the parking lot
What to bring:
Bring warm clothes (layers), gloves, weatherproof parka, water, food and small pack.
Trail tools will be provided
Note: In the event of bad weather leading to the event - it will be cancelled. You will be notified by e-mail of the cancellation (24 hours before the event).
2009 ARCHIVE
Friday/Saturday/Sunday, July 3-5, 2009 – Robie Park Campout (Truckee , CA )
- Objective: Spruce up Robie Park in preparation for Tevis and Summer/Fall season
Fun Way To Spend The Holiday and see the first 5-8 miles of the Trail!
Bring: Gloves, water, food, clippers, handsaws, McLeod's, Pulaski's, etc. - Meet: Friday 5:00 pm or Sat. 8:00 am; (Pot Luck following work party)
- Directions ... Main Route -- recommended for those pulling a rig.
- Directions from Interstate 80 near TRUCKEE:
Take Exit 188-B towards Kings Beach/Lake Tahoe.
Follow HWY 267 for about 8 miles to the top of Brockway Summit.
Turn RIGHT onto Mt. Watson Road. Mt Watson Rd is chip sealed, but is narrow, with several blind corners, so watch for traffic.
After about 6 miles, you will see a sign pointing left to Watson Lake. (Do not take that turn.) Continue on Mt. Watson Road 1/4 mile.
Turn RIGHT (sharp turn) onto Forest Service Road 06. There may (or may not) be a Forest Service sign at the corner. Follow this gravel road (mostly down hill) for 3 miles to Robie Equestrian Park. The park entrance is on your right and is well marked.
For any questions regarding the weekend, please contact Bill Johnson at: greengate1@att.net
Friday/Saturday, June 12/13, 2009 – Robinson Annual Camp Out and Trailfest
- Objective: Lyon Ridge to Robinson Trail Clearing and Maintenance
Meet: 5:00 PM Friday -- Robinson Flat Campground. Saturday we will work until 4PM.
Directions: From I-80, take the Foresthill Exit in Auburn. Head East on Foresthill Road, 38 miles to the Robinson Flat Campground.
Bring: Gloves, water, food, clippers, handsaws, McLeod's, Pulaski's, etc.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Sunday, June 21, 2009 – Granite Chief Wilderness Area Trail Clearing and Maintenance
- Objective: GCWA Trail Clearing and Maintenance
Meet: 7:00 AM -- Raley’s Center
(Corner of Lincoln Street and Foresthill Road – Auburn CA)
Directions: From I-80, take the Foresthill Exit in Auburn. Raley’s Center right off the freeway on the Southeast side of I80
Bring: Gloves, water, food, clippers, handsaws, McLeod's, Pulaski's, etc.
Sunday, June 7, 2009 - Tree Planting Duncan Canyon (No Change)
- Objective: Duncan Canyon Tree Planting and Trail Management
Meet: 8:00 AM -- Foresthill Post Office Corner of Foresthill and Race Track Roads.
Directions: From I-80, take the Foresthill Exit in Auburn. Head East on Foresthill Road
18 miles to Foresthill. Post Office on left.
Bring: Gloves, water, food, clippers, handsaws, McLeod's, Pulaski's, etc.
Sunday, May 10, 2009 – Tree Planting Duncan Canyon (Alternate Date Sunday June 7th)
- Objective: Duncan Canyon Tree Planting and Trail Management
Meet: 8:00 AM -- Foresthill Post Office Corner of Foresthill and Race Track Roads.
Directions: From I-80, take the Foresthill Exit in Auburn. Head East on Foresthill Road, 18 miles to Foresthill. Post Office on Left.
Bring: Gloves, water, food, clippers, handsaws, McLeod's, Pulaski's, etc.
Sunday, March 8, 2009 -- Pointed Rocks to Auburn Overlook (WS Historic Trail)
- Note change of date: Originally scheduled for March 29th.
Objective: Cut back and clear water bars - Pointed Rock to Overlook
Meet: Cool Firehouse at 8:00 am
Directions: From I-80, take the Elm St. Exit in Auburn. Go East on Elm, make a left at the light onto High St. (Hwy 49 to Placerville). Proceed on Hwy 49 to the town of Cool. The firehouse is on the right before the town of Cool.
Bring: Gloves, water, food, clippers, handsaws, McLeod's, Pulaski's, etc.
Sunday, April 19, 2009 -- Devil's Thumb
- Objective: Cut back and clear water bars
Meet: 8:00 AM -- Foresthill Post Office corner of Foresthill and Race Track Roads.
Directions: From I-80, take the Foresthill Exit in Auburn. Head east on Foresthill Road, 18 miles to Foresthill. Post Office on Left.
Bring: Gloves, water, food, clippers, handsaws, McLeod's, Pulaski's, etc.
2008 ARCHIVE
Note: No chain saws.
Saturday, October 11, 2008 – "Wilderness Area"
We have a critical situation and we need to get into the Granite Chief wilderness area this year and cut it back hopefully before it snows. This is a shine only event. It there is any bad weather going into this event it will be canceled. Here are the details:
Date and Time: Saturday October 11th -- 6:30 AM
Meeting Location: Front of Auburn Raley's Parking Lot (Corner of Foresthill Road and Lincoln Street Auburn). Take I80 East or West and get off at the Foresthill Exit in Auburn. The Raley's shopping center is on the east side of I80
Bring: Snacks, water, layers of clothes, gloves, good garden shears and hand saws. Lunch: We will bring snacks and drinks
Logistics: Plan is to drive (caravan) in as few vehicles as possible to Squaw Valley. If you have a 4WD bring it. We will take our vehicles up to Shirley Lake on the Squaw Valley dirt service road to avoid 4 miles of walking.
Trail Plan: Clear all the alder and aspens back in the spring areas and do any necessary erosion repairs. Hope to see you in a few weeks.
