Once again this blog has shifted focus from general information to detailed information about the fundraising race for GORC.
It's coming in just over a month. Look for updates soon.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Workday Success
There are a few spots that will need armoring which we will take care of April 9th. Until then, get out and walk or ride the new trail to start packing it in.
Check out the workday gallery.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Workday this Sunday
The new reroute of Deer Run and Greenrock is flagged in and ready to be built. This is the first 1/3 of a new 1.5 - 2 mile trail that will drop from the Scenic Loop road to the Eagle Valley doubletrack below.
It will be grand.
More details on the homepage.
It will be grand.
More details on the homepage.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Time to Respect the Thaw
Our snowy winter has ensured that The Thaw will be pronounced this year. Please take a moment to read how this impacts our trail systems and how you can avoid the high-maintenance issue of repairing damaged trails.
http://gorctrails.blogspot.com/2007/12/thaw.html
It's not a long read. Greensfelder is particularly vulnerable due to the potential equestrian usage. If you are an equestrian we ask that you forward this article to your friends and organizations so we may all enjoy terrific trails this summer.
http://gorctrails.blogspot.com/2007/12/thaw.html
It's not a long read. Greensfelder is particularly vulnerable due to the potential equestrian usage. If you are an equestrian we ask that you forward this article to your friends and organizations so we may all enjoy terrific trails this summer.
Monday, February 7, 2011
More Snow on the Trails
Did I mention that St. Louis appears to be having a snowier winter than in the past 10 years? There's still snow on the trails.
You can attempt to ride them but PLEASE respect the freeze/thaw cycle. If you see that the trail is turning to mush or is wet then head back to the trailhead.
By doing so you will ensure that this coming year will be even better for Greensfelder. GORC has so much planned for this park it's slightly mind blowing.
Over and out.
Don't forget the Greensfelder Challenge race is coming in May. Stay tuned for more detailed as this website shift into "challenge" mode.
You can attempt to ride them but PLEASE respect the freeze/thaw cycle. If you see that the trail is turning to mush or is wet then head back to the trailhead.
By doing so you will ensure that this coming year will be even better for Greensfelder. GORC has so much planned for this park it's slightly mind blowing.
Over and out.
Don't forget the Greensfelder Challenge race is coming in May. Stay tuned for more detailed as this website shift into "challenge" mode.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Snow Currently on the Trails
The trails were half-covered in snow but the sunshine is working hard to thaw it out. The bottom leg of the Eagle Valley singletrack is headed towards swamptown but the rest of the race loop for the most part is doing fine.
Be respectful of the freeze/thaw cycle as the ground is showing signs of tread damage in spots. The thawing heaves the ground and is particularly damaging when horses and bikes ride muddy, thawed singletrack.
Be respectful of the freeze/thaw cycle as the ground is showing signs of tread damage in spots. The thawing heaves the ground and is particularly damaging when horses and bikes ride muddy, thawed singletrack.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
First 2011 Workday Coming late February
Greensfelder Workday - Trail Construction
Date: Sat, February 26th, 2010, 9am to 1pm (FREE LUNCH!) – Bike or Hike After!
Location: Greenfelder Park, St. Louis County
What: Our attention changes focus to developing new trail as we push North inside the park. We will be re-routing the Green Rock & Deer Run trails by combining them into a new, single trail. They will drop down from the Scenic road and ultimately connect with the Eagle Valley trail. This trail will be 1.5-2 miles of brand spanking new singletrack. Phase 1 of this project will be 0.5 mile hopefully completed before the Greensfelder Challenge MTB Race.
Where: Greensfelder Park, Allenton Rd. behind Six Flags (Park at Tower Lot)
Take Interstate 44 to the Allenton/Six Flags Exit 261. Go north on Allenton Rd, past the Six Flags entrance. Allenton Rd. bisects Greensfelder Park. Lunch will be afterwards at the Mueckerman Shelter located at the corner of Allenton and Hencken road.
(See www.gorctrails.com for directions and details of the park)
What to bring: Gloves, Sturdy shoes, eye protection, and something to drink on the trail.
GORC & St. Louis County Parks provide: Trail building tools, instructions on trail building, and safety guidelines.
Please post below if you intend on coming for lunch count. If you post here there is no need to contact St. Louis County.
Date: Sat, February 26th, 2010, 9am to 1pm (FREE LUNCH!) – Bike or Hike After!
Location: Greenfelder Park, St. Louis County
What: Our attention changes focus to developing new trail as we push North inside the park. We will be re-routing the Green Rock & Deer Run trails by combining them into a new, single trail. They will drop down from the Scenic road and ultimately connect with the Eagle Valley trail. This trail will be 1.5-2 miles of brand spanking new singletrack. Phase 1 of this project will be 0.5 mile hopefully completed before the Greensfelder Challenge MTB Race.
Where: Greensfelder Park, Allenton Rd. behind Six Flags (Park at Tower Lot)
Take Interstate 44 to the Allenton/Six Flags Exit 261. Go north on Allenton Rd, past the Six Flags entrance. Allenton Rd. bisects Greensfelder Park. Lunch will be afterwards at the Mueckerman Shelter located at the corner of Allenton and Hencken road.
(See www.gorctrails.com for directions and details of the park)
What to bring: Gloves, Sturdy shoes, eye protection, and something to drink on the trail.
GORC & St. Louis County Parks provide: Trail building tools, instructions on trail building, and safety guidelines.
Please post below if you intend on coming for lunch count. If you post here there is no need to contact St. Louis County.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
November 6th Greensfelder Workday Pictorial
This workday focused on some much needed trail maintenance on DeClue in preparation for the winter months. Nearly all of the hillside climbing from the creek to the rollercoaster ridge was debermed and three climbing turns were adjusted or rebuilt to prevent future erosion problems.
Volunteers deberming and rebuilding a climbing turn on DeClue
Volunteers deberming and rebuilding a climbing turn on DeClue
The finished switchback (first one going clockwise on DeClue) just below the tower parking lot. Looks mighty impressive.
No, seriously, there is some major work involved when building a switchback
Glenn using the fun shredder while Matt smooths caveman style with the flat head of the pulaski.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
New Trail Design In Progress
GORC is entering a new phase at Greensfelder and hopes to connect the DeClue trail to the Eagle Valley singletrack segment via a brand new trail on the north-facing hillside across from the internal paved road within the park. This will extend the singletrack portion of the "Greensfelder Challenge" loop and may prove to be the new race course IF weather and trail conditions permit.
At the previous workday, GORC trail armored three critical drainage areas on the Eagle Valley singletrack portion. The trail now rides much smoother and features three less permanent bog sections. The Eagle Valley singletrack may be perhaps the LONGEST sustained climb or descent in the St. Louis region - but this is unofficial. GPS will prove the truth in the coming months.
At the previous workday, GORC trail armored three critical drainage areas on the Eagle Valley singletrack portion. The trail now rides much smoother and features three less permanent bog sections. The Eagle Valley singletrack may be perhaps the LONGEST sustained climb or descent in the St. Louis region - but this is unofficial. GPS will prove the truth in the coming months.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
MonkeyHead Damage at DeClue Fixed
About a week ago someone defaced the DeClue on the infamous "Monkeyheads" section. They removed 14 of the large rocks to groom the descent. GORC assessed the situation and sent out a crack team to repair the damage as best they could. In the end they felt the trail was repaired in a satisfactory condition by deeply embedding the removed rocks. They should weather in nicely.
Without further delay, here's some important info you should keep handy...
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With last year's trail vandalism at the Chubb and now with the painful extraction of some monkeyheads at Greensfelder we at GORC felt it was high time to post the St. Louis County Parks Trail Hotline - 314-615-8911. Now we can all help police our favorite trails.
This hotline is for St. Louis County parks only. Parks include West Tyson (Chubb), Cliff Cave, Creve Coeur, Greensfelder and ALL of St. Louis County's parks.
If you encounter somebody destroying trail first-hand be sure to get involved by calling the hotline at 314-615-8911. Approach the individual if you feel comfortable and respectfully explain that he or she is wrecking the trail through their grooming actions.
Never start a confrontation and remember they probably think they are IMPROVING the trail. However, no matter the situation, always let the county parks staff know that this is occurring so they can better protect their valuable trails.
Without further delay, here's some important info you should keep handy...
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With last year's trail vandalism at the Chubb and now with the painful extraction of some monkeyheads at Greensfelder we at GORC felt it was high time to post the St. Louis County Parks Trail Hotline - 314-615-8911. Now we can all help police our favorite trails.
This hotline is for St. Louis County parks only. Parks include West Tyson (Chubb), Cliff Cave, Creve Coeur, Greensfelder and ALL of St. Louis County's parks.
If you encounter somebody destroying trail first-hand be sure to get involved by calling the hotline at 314-615-8911. Approach the individual if you feel comfortable and respectfully explain that he or she is wrecking the trail through their grooming actions.
Never start a confrontation and remember they probably think they are IMPROVING the trail. However, no matter the situation, always let the county parks staff know that this is occurring so they can better protect their valuable trails.
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