BananaFred
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When we ride Tourne...is there a protocol (aren't I fancy..) for reporting issues ? Will there be zoom calls ?
Volunteers Needed: Tourne Adopt-A-Trail Program
- Thread starter kerribeth
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Trailforks is great for reporting trail issues. Many of the JORBA trail managers will look at TF or get notifications when a report is made.
BananaFred
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great. thanks
kerribeth
Active Member
Hey everybody,
I'm not sure when Amy Lutsko will be contacting those of us who volunteered with her introduction and instructions on the Adopt-A-Trail program, but in the meantime, I agree with @graveyardman67 that it doesn't hurt to use Trailforks to report issues for other riders. She will definitely have some another mechanism for us to report issues (not Trailforks) which I'm sure she'll explain once we get started.
Thank you to those who have already started cleaning up your adopted trail!
I'm not sure when Amy Lutsko will be contacting those of us who volunteered with her introduction and instructions on the Adopt-A-Trail program, but in the meantime, I agree with @graveyardman67 that it doesn't hurt to use Trailforks to report issues for other riders. She will definitely have some another mechanism for us to report issues (not Trailforks) which I'm sure she'll explain once we get started.
Thank you to those who have already started cleaning up your adopted trail!
Mtbdog
Well-Known Member
4/28
Tourne TM
Most trails are in superb condition. Hope it lasts. Go get some!
Tourne TM
Cassinonorth
Well-Known Member
4/28
Tourne TM
Most trails are in superb condition. Hope it lasts. Go get some!
Had no idea that was you, nice!
4/28
Tourne TM
Most trails are in superb condition. Hope it lasts. Go get some!
Thanks Frank !
This thread is wonderful. Great work @kerribeth and everyone who stepped up.
kerribeth
Active Member
Hey everyone,
Amy Lutsko plans to have an Adopt-A-Trail manual ready next week which she'll be sending out those who have volunteered. I told her that several in our group have already started doing maintenance on their adopted trails and she was really happy that there's a lot of enthusiasm already. Great job to everyone who has been active out there!!!
With regards to the proposed new trail, she said she needs to survey it again and is hoping to do that next week. I'm taking that as a good sign that she's spending so much time on it. I'll let you all know as soon as I get any updates on this.
Amy Lutsko plans to have an Adopt-A-Trail manual ready next week which she'll be sending out those who have volunteered. I told her that several in our group have already started doing maintenance on their adopted trails and she was really happy that there's a lot of enthusiasm already. Great job to everyone who has been active out there!!!
With regards to the proposed new trail, she said she needs to survey it again and is hoping to do that next week. I'm taking that as a good sign that she's spending so much time on it. I'll let you all know as soon as I get any updates on this.
Bleeder
JORBA:President
Amy is a Trailforks admin for Morris county. She gets a notice of any reports. Kerri did I make you an admin for Tourne? PM me if you would like to be.
kerribeth
Active Member
Probably the most effective way would be to report it in our Adopt-A-Trail reports with the exact GPS location. Amy will then arrange to remove it.
kerribeth
Active Member
Nice Job!
Did some trimming today and was thinking about the swamp. The local rock selection is disappointing, using that to extend the bridge is going to be challenging so I thought about plan B. It almost looks like the bridge is catching leaves/debris and damming the flow.
Would it be acceptable to try “draining the swamp” here? Not talking a major excavation just move the debris and clear a path for flow. I know wetlands are always super sensitive so I wanted to run it up the flagpole first.
Dog added for scale.
Thanks!
Would it be acceptable to try “draining the swamp” here? Not talking a major excavation just move the debris and clear a path for flow. I know wetlands are always super sensitive so I wanted to run it up the flagpole first.
Dog added for scale.
Thanks!
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kerribeth
Active Member
Hey @extremedave - I just emailed Amy about this spot asking if she has any concerns with us trying a couple of possible solutions: 1) clear out the leaves/debris from under and around that bridge and 2) adding rocks before and after the bridge. I think for the rock fill-in we'd need to get a hold of a wheelbarrow (maybe someone has one we could borrow) to move rocks from the intersection of the unmarked trail that leads to white. I don't think she'll have a problem, but I agree that it's a good idea to ask just in case. I'll keep you posted on her response.
kerribeth
Active Member
Hi @extremedave - Amy said that she thinks the fix is bigger than what we suggested. She wants to assess it and will get back to us. At least it's back on her radar.
stilluf
Well-Known Member
Did a recon of yellow last week. Looked good, no issues. Excited to see those pink flags in the woods!!!!!!
Also, located an old trail west from yellow down to purple. It is not on official map but is on Strava. Looks like mostly unused but did see some signs of activity. Recommend closing it.
Also, located an old trail west from yellow down to purple. It is not on official map but is on Strava. Looks like mostly unused but did see some signs of activity. Recommend closing it.