CCCMB Trail Updates

Maybe now?

2012-01-19T09:49:00.000-08:00

Just a quick refresh. The rain did not really get here like a normal winter, so it has been dry, too dry! Now we see rain in the forecast, so please take care of the trails, give them a break in the rain and do not use them. Check the previous post about places to ride in the rain. The trails will thank you!

Rain Rides

2011-11-11T23:22:00.000-08:00

Now that the rains have come, please know that riding them in the rain damages them, please understand that and protect our wonderful trails by giving them time to dry.

Here are alternatives.

If you like riding in the driving rain, the roads that run along the top of East and West Cuesta Ridge can handle mountain bikes while wet. Fernandez Trail and other trails near Pozo also can be ridden in or soon after rain. The Black Hill trails and most of the Montaña de Oro trails can handle bikes if we've only received a few hours of rain, EXCEPT the back of East Boundary, past Barranca to Islay Creek Road: it WILL be muddy, please don't ride there. Thank you.

Manzanita Trail erosion control (Montaña de Oro)

2011-11-09T18:24:00.000-08:00

More work to keep Manzanita Trail at Montaña de Oro from sliding off into Hazard Creek and being closed.

Some T-posts, old chain-link fencing, landscape cloth, plenty of rocks and a little brush on top to hide it.

Manzanita Trail adjustment 2 (Montaña de Oro)

2011-11-01T14:42:00.000-07:00

We did another minor trail adjustment today on Manzanita at Montaña de Oro.

The trail was out on the right side, mere inches from the area that is unstable and sliding away.

This old steep trail was originally a ranch road and feeds water off to a steep bank causing erosion that wants to undercut the trail.

We moved the trail tread over about two feet away from the drop off. In the next few weeks we will be using some stakes and materials to shore up the worst erosion to protect the trail.

Change is coming! Rain's in the forecast. Woo hoo.

2011-10-03T09:50:00.000-07:00

Well, things are about to change.....

There are two weather events moving this way, so it appears that we will start the transition from trails like this.

Dry, dusty, loose, with that chain eating, bearing destroying dust that gets into everything, even your Gu packets.

(Well maybe not quite THAT bad......)

.... to the moist, packed trails like this!

What that means is that this Trails Update site will become active, and there will be real trail information to post, instead of the benefits of eating dust. Please note that you can subscribe to updates via RSS feed or email in the right hand column.

Guns & Shooting on West Cuesta

2011-08-22T13:59:00.000-07:00

There were two more reported incidents of guns being fired, apparently illegally, and potentially endangering cyclists and hikers, on West Cuesta ridge last weekend. This is United States Forest Service property and the Los Padres National Forest states explicitly that target shooting is prohibited. (link)

Hunting during hunting season is legal. (link)

CA Department of Fish and Game Seasons and Regulations. (link)

If you encounter someone shooting, here is where to call:
USFS Office in Santa Maria - weekdays 805-925-9538
USFS Dispatch 805-938-9142 ext 0 - usually 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
24 Hour On Call Dispatch 805-961-5727
911 Emergency - SLO County Sheriff

Be safe!
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Manzanita Trail adjustment (Montaña de Oro)

2011-08-11T14:02:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, August 9th, we did a small trail realignment to get away from a seep that is undercutting the outer edge of the trail. Basically the trail was moved over 24 inches for about 15 feet. It is outlined with peeler core poles to hold the loose dirt in place and provide visual indications of the trail changes.

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