Date & Time: 01/12/2021 09:45 AM TO 01/12/2021 02:30 PM

Who: calling all sawyers, swampers and genuine trail dogs. We will split up into small groups so that we can maintain safe separation for both COVID and sawyer safe zones. We need chainsaw operators, swampers, folks who like to use pole saws to get those high limbs out of the way. And - folks who just like to dig in the dirt to start the process of grubbing in the treadway.

What: We have been asked by DNR to construct a short reach of a loop trail that will go from a brand new trail WTA has been constructing. From that trail we will build a new trail that climbs to the top of Striped Peak with fantastic 360 degree views.

This initial work party will focus on opening up the corridor so we can see what all needs doing to get a stock trail installed. The flag line has already been walked and it seems doable. We will be cutting the flag line to corridor width so we can see what we are dealing with.

When: January 12 at 9:45 a.m. until mid afternoon. Please bring your own food supply and plenty of water to drink. Please keep track of your round trip travel time and mileage as you will be asked for that info upon sign in.

Where: Meet at the top of Striped Peak. See the attached map. Go about 2 miles in on the Camp Hayden road and go right and up hill for another 2 miles or so until you get to the end of the orange road. Parking is scattered but ample at the top. This road will remain ungated. The Freshwater Bay side will remain gated shut.

Why: DNR is building a new trail on Striped Peak so that all trail users can enjoy the area. Some of the local dead end roads on the Peak will soon be closed/decommissioned.

If you plan to attend - please let me know so I can keep you on our trail dog list to be notified of future trail parties.

Contact Tom Mix @ 360-582-0460 or

Email @ backcountrypacker.mix@gmail.com

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