ERL trail adoptions.. PLEASE READ!

TM,

I agree. One thing I have learned from working in wilderness if you can go around it let it be! The one thing that I dislike about dealing with the OT is that you get complainers when a tree is left on the ground and folks have to step over it. The question is do you want a hiking trail or do you want a freeway thru the woods?

Like to add that is one reason we have given up our sections of trail on the OT and have taken over the first 2.8 miles of the Kiamici wilderness in OK.

My Dallas crew and I would like to adopt section 11 from the Falls to the deep crossing. That's the part we use the most and we would love to keep it in good shape. That is listed as 5.9 miles but that can't be right. Also Long Creek to AP is not 2.5 miles. I think 12 & 13 should be combined into one section. That's only about 3.5 miles, I think.

Mark.. yeah I kind of goofed on the miles.. that last excel list that I published should be correct.. At least it works out to the 26.8 miles Total. Section 11 is 3.8 miles and 12 is 2.5 miles and 13 has been cut off. Section 10 is from the upper parking lot to the falls is 4.1 miles. I am going to re-post it again just to keep people confused as much as possible hahaha. But I will put you guys down for section 11.

Mark,

You are talking about the Dallas Sierra Club right?

Only 5 sections left.. you better grab them quick... only 2 mountains left for someone to choose from..

Now the real work begins! I plan on getting out later this week to keep working from the South on the ABF and Chris and family plans on getting on their sections this weekend!

Just a run down on things to do before you work on your trail sections:

1. Fill out a work release form and send it back to Liz at Mt. Ida

2. Contact the FS and let them know that you plan on working and were

3. Keep up with your miles driven, time to and from your sections and total time working and what you did

4. Fill out a DETAILED trail work reporting form, that I will provide for you, please list any thing that needs to be done that you aren't equipped to handle (can be emailed back to Liz). Depending on what it is some times it helps to send in pics. That is what I did last year in Caney Creek Wilderness, the FS had know idea it was as bad as it was and they sent in a crew to cut the trees after the fact.

5. Any questions? PM me...

Eagle Rock Loop Trail Maintenance and Adoption Schedule

Section 1 2mi Albert Pike to Winding Stairs TH

Section 2 2.1mi Winding Stairs TH to Winding Stairs Chris Akins, AR

Section 3 4.2miWinding Stairs to Jct Athens Big Fork 8.3 Tom Trigg, AR

Section 4 1.1mi Jct ABF to East Saline Cr 9.4 Tom Trigg, AR

Section 5 2.1mi East Saline CK to Blaylock Cr 11.5 Dwight Gonzales, AR

Section 6 1.3mi Blaylock Cr to Brier Cr 12.8

Section 7 1.4mi Brier Cr to Long Creek 14.2

Section 8 1.3mi Long Creek to Straight Cr 15.5 Eddie Miller, MS

Section 9 0.9mi Straight Cr to Jct Little Mo Trail 16.4 Southern Backpacker, TN (contact: Eddie Miller)

Section 10 4.1mi Jct Little Mo Trail to Little Mo Falls TH 16.4

Section 11 3.8mi Little Mo Falls TH to Deep Crossing 24.3 Texas Sierra Club (Contact Mark Adams)

Section 12 2.5mi Deep Crossing to Albert Pike 26.8

Let me know if anyone sees anything wrong ok...

ouachita hiker wrote:On second thought since I am so close I might not commit to a specific trail section. I could be used as
a rover. I can go were ever I am needed and report the trail conditions and I will be in a good position
to nip the growth in the bud before it gets out of hand.

What do you guys think? Doesn't make me any difference...

TM,
Please refer to the above earlier post and take me of any
adopted sections. I and ar.hiker will be rovers. Even though i will
probably keep it clear any way. If you have any questions PM me.

Done...

Eagle Rock Loop Trail Maintenance and Adoption Schedule

Section 1
2mi Albert Pike to Winding Stairs TH

Section 2
2.1mi Winding Stairs TH to Winding Stairs Chris Akins, AR

Section 3
4.2mi Winding Stairs to Jct Athens Big Fork 8.3

Section 4
1.1mi Jct ABF to East Saline Cr 9.4

Section 5
2.1mi East Saline Cr to Blaylock Cr 11.5 Dwight Gonzales, AR

Section 6
1.3mi Blaylock Cr to Brier Cr 12.8

Section 7
1.4mi Brier Cr to Long Creek 14.2

Section 8
1.3mi Long Creek to Straight Cr 15.5 Eddie Miller, MS

Section 9
0.9mi Straight Cr to Jct Little Mo Trail 16.4 Southern Backpacker, TN (contact: Eddie Miller)

Section 10
4.1mi Jct Little Mo Trail to Little Mo Falls TH 16.4

Section 11
3.8mi Little Mo Falls TH to Deep Crossing 24.3 Texas Sierra Club (Contact Mark Adams)

Section 12
2.5mi Deep Crossing to Albert Pike 26.8

Eagle Rock Talons
Tom Trigg
Mark Davis

Let me know if anyone sees anything wrong ok...

Actually, it'll just be some of us that were on the trip. There would be way too many rules if we made this a Sierra Club event.

Ok Mark.. I am just going to list you as the person for contact reasons ok

trailrelic wrote:Actually, it'll just be some of us that were on the trip. There would be way too many rules if we made this a Sierra Club event.

Mark,

I just fwded you the form. How many are interested in working on the trail?

I'm too far away to give my word on a commitment (as much as I love that trail). BUT, if that sleeping bag and pillow is still on the trail next time I'm out there I WILL HIKE IT OUT!

Eddie-

I'm considering adopting section 3 for me and Brenda. Just checking with the CEO now- I'll confirm later today or tomorrow.