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Big Rock Trail Work

Trip date: 09/19/2009
Reported by: Jeff Lambert

What a great day to do trail work and make a difference at Big Rock!  In two days of work a total of 1400' of new trail was established and ready to use.  Don't you hate that steep road now and isn't the trail a much better choice?!  One can actually see the beautiful views while hiking, thanks to the volunteers of Washington Trails Assn and the Spokane Mountaineers.  Many of the volunteers were doing trail work for the first time. They had great questions and took the effort to get it right.  Jane Baker is the local WTA volunteer who organized and led the effort. Alan Carter Mortimer came over from Seattle with tools and skills to handle the tough design issues.  Alan found himself some great root and rock eliminaors in Garrett and Nick from Ferris High School. They learned about erosion and how to stop it.  Lynn Smith of the Mountaineers built a great switchback.  The Dishman Hills Association, the new owners of the Big Rock property provided a free lunch. Mountain Gear had water bottles to give away. And Jane had drinks and snacks at the end of the day. Please check out our photos and sign up for the October 11 and/or 12 trail work days so we can finish this project.

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