Craig Wood & Scott's Cobble Updates

The trail looking handsome after Van Wie's recent work on Green Jacket and Gold Jacket

Progress Update
Dusty, Kyra, and Luke Peduzzi of Peduzzi Trails have all been working at Craig Wood for a bit over two weeks now.  Our primary efforts there have been to remedy persistent wet areas by hardening the tread and improving drainage near the Cobblewood Connector/Air & Stone intersection and lower Scott’s Cobble.  Improving the drainage will also help reduce erosion in the system, which has been especially problematic because of the silty-loam soil and shallow bedrock at Craig Wood.  
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​Starting Next Week
The crew is nearing the end of that work and will pivot to a new project within the system starting next week.  Peduzzi will move to the Jackrabbit Trail to work on a reroute for one of the more brutal climbing sections.  This reroute will enhance the riding experience by adding switchbacks to the steepest sections of the climbing trail, making it more enjoyable and approachable to all users entering the system from town.  While the reroute is under construction, the existing trail will be largely untouched and will remain open to users (just be alert for heavy equipment out and about).  This work is slated to begin on Monday, 06/03, but the relocation process will begin later this week.

​Green & Gold Jacket Trails 
While Dusty, Kyra, and Peduzzi have been working at Craig Wood, Max Van Wie of Backslope Trail Building has been busy nearby doing seasonal maintenance on Green Jacket and Gold Jacket.  Last year, Van Wie worked with BETA on the original build of Green Jacket and Gold Jacket – we’re grateful that he’s returned this season to keep them in tip-top shape and make sure they’re aligned with the original vision.  We know you’ve been waiting patiently for these trails to reopen (thank you!) and your wait is finally over.   Green Jacket and Gold Jacket are fully open to riders starting today, 05/29.

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