Spring Trail Update
Spring Trail Update
Lower Griffen – Fromme
Tons of youth trail days have been completed with Brent on Lower Griffen, eroded sections of trail have been topped with rock and dirt to lift the trail and remove pooling water in the section next to the BP. Ferns planted to help soak up water and dirt capped to protect roots.
Boogie Nights – Seymour
TAP Partner: Kona Bikes
Pangor – Seymour
TAP Partner: Giant Vancouver & Liv Vancouver
Executioner – Fromme
Raked and swept marbles and debris for the entire length of the trail, also repaired some armouring which had come loose. Re-armouring and securing a roll-down feature. While waiting for the volunteers to show up at the container, a friend of mine (Sarah) rode her bike up to say hello and asked who the builder was on Executioner. I introduced her right there to Jaclyn, to whom she explained there was a big rock at the top of a roll down which had come loose and was becoming an issue. So we fixed it!
This was part of the Women’s dig series. We had 3 people signed up; none of them came. Our lone volunteer (and her doggo) just showed up as her bf told her about it. It was gratifying to immediately fix a problem reported by a passer by!
King Of The Shore – Fromme
TAP Partner: Brian Young Real Estate
King Of The Shore reroute work continues with a ton of work completed by our Youth trail stewards. Trail bed lifted with rocks, topped with mineral soil. Emergency trail day completed to fix problem area that appeared after heavy rain.
Lower Expresso – Fromme
Trail work on this day started from the trail entrance, working our way down the length of the trail sweeping debris buildup, topping up mineral soil and clearing out drainage points. Fallen debris, loose and surface rocks, and any other materials swept and cleared off the trail and out of drainage points. Mineral soil was built up in heavy wear areas, getting the trail ready for another busy season.
Entrances and exits of bridges were specifically worked on to ensure the trail tread matches the height of the woodwork entrance and exits. Berms were swept of any loose rock and drainage channels dug out, and then mineral soil added as needed to fill any pockets or brake bumps to make one smooth radius again. A big thanks to the 103rd Air Cadet squadron for all of the amazing work done on the trail!
Jersey Shore – Cypress
(March 2025) A new section of trail was routed to control rider speed ahead of joining the new climbing trail. This section will direct riders uphill and through a grade reversal before crossing the climb trail drainage uphill of the current high-speed exit. The intersection of the new line with the climb trail will allow for better sight lines between non-riders and riders from both directions of the climb trail, and will join the climb trail on an uphill trajectory, reducing rider speed and giving time for riders to maintain control. Today’s work included clearing the line of deadfall, topsoil, and other debris, and preparing the line to be a proper riding surface.This trail day was a hit. All volunteers were engaged and excited about the work, and we were lucky to have some nice weather. Volunteers were rewarded with a BBQ and some refreshments afterwards, many stuck around, though a few folks had to leave early.
Lower Oilcan – Fromme
Trail work focused on cleaning, clearing and restoring eroded sections of the trail. Old eroded armouring was removed and replaced. Drainage improved, and the trail bed was filled with mineral dirt. This work was completed as part of the Mountain Ravens women’s ride club volunteer day on Mother’s Day. A couple of mothers running around after kids who missed the group photo.
Baden Powell – Fromme
Removed protruding rocks and rotted wood, filled holes with mineral soil, and cleaned loose rocks from trail bed.
Morgies & Blue Shore – Cypress
On May 10th, over 30 dedicated volunteers, builders, and the community came together to work on Cypress downhill trails. Fresh drainage pipes installed, wooden bridges built, lots of rock and dirt moved, good times were had!
Blueshore had a drainage site excavated, pipes installed with rock and gold dirt packed in place. Jersey Shore had the bottom section of trail cleaned up. The entry berm into the wooden bridge was increased, a fresh drainage pipe was installed at the low point, and a small bridge was created over a drainage sump. The wooden bridge was extended by around 7ft to increase trail flow and speed. The jump after the wooden bridge was repaired and a rock added to the takeoff to decrease future erosion. The landing area was widened and increased in height. Thanks to all the volunteers, NSMBA trail crew, Cypress builders and Shore Sirens for the great work. Thanks go out to adidas Five Ten for supporting this community day.
Kirkford – Fromme
Pennzoil – Fromme
TAP Partners: Steed Cycles & Santa Cruz Bicycles
Steed Cycles’ volunteer day focused on a surface refresh for the upper portion of the trail, with mineral soil built up and packed down in heavy wear areas ahead of the summer season.
Mineral soil was built up to raise the trail surface back to intended levels and cover exposed rock armouring starting to become exposed from wear. Drainage points were cleared to ensure adequate water flow, and sections which had started to see braiding were re-naturalized to direct traffic onto the intended riding surface.
Pennzoil – Fromme
TAP Partner: Steed Cycles
Steed Cycles’ volunteer day focused on a surface refresh for the upper portion of the trail, with mineral soil built up and packed down in heavy wear areas ahead of the summer season.
Mineral soil was built up to raise the trail surface back to intended levels and cover exposed rock armouring starting to become exposed from wear. Drainage points were cleared to ensure adequate water flow, and sections which had started to see braiding were re-naturalized to direct traffic onto the intended riding surface.
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