FJ Cruisers of Northern California
July to November Trail Patrol Sign Ups
Event Details
Time: October 15, 2013 to November 3, 2013
Location: Kyburz, CA
Event Type: long, canyon, cody, meadows, trail, patrol
Organized By: DWH
Latest Activity: Oct 28, 2013
Event Description
We had pretty good attendance at the Trail Patrol Meeting Saturday and received some good information as to what our tasks are. Now we need to start a volunteer schedule to man the trails.
We have responsibility to patrol two main trails. Long Canyon Trail (LCT) and Cody Meadows Trail (CMT). We need to have two vehicles in each patrol, no more and no less. Cody Meadows Trail is fairly long and could be divided into two parts. So we can have a maximum of 6 patrol vehicles out at any one time. Two on LCT and four on CMT.
We can also explore some of the side trails. One of our tasks will be to produce GPS tracks of all of the trails we travel. The Forest Service can use these to revise and improve mapping for the area.
In addition to producing GPS info, we will be:
- Driving the trails.
- Answering questions regarding trail closures and good trail practices.
- Handing out Tread Lightly and other informational literature.
- Talking to people about better practices on the trail when we see them do things that jeopardize our right/privilege to trail access.
There will be NO enforcement duties. Putting ourselves in harm’s way is not a part of the plan. We will act as eyes and ears for the FS.
I will be posting some of the rules and guidelines the FS handed out after I have them digitally. The rules are not a big deal, just common sense. The most important rule for participating is to remember you are representing the Forest Service when you are out there. No drinking, drugs, etc. on the trail. The quickest way to have this program end and the trail closed for good is for the Forest Service to start getting complaints.
Kyle will be having vests and magnetic door signs made up for us. We cannot start the patrols until we have them. Hopefully we will be able to start by the first weekend in July (7th and 8th). If you have odd days off, we can patrol during the week as well.
Each time we send people up there, I need to tell Kyle how many and where we will be patrolling as the trail is still under the closure order. So please make sure you sign up here before you go.
You can camp overnight and make weekend out of it or do a day patrol, it is up to you. We can also have group camps and take turns patrolling.
With all of that said, if you want to sign up, please do so below. List the dates you are interested in as well. Thank you for your help.
I will add more information as I receive it.
Our new patrol signs.
Comment Wall
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Comment by DWH on July 15, 2013 at 9:21pm
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Stinger, no problem.
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Comment by Stinger on July 15, 2013 at 8:49pm
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I'd be interested in patrolling. I wasn't able to make it to the meeting. Is it still possible to go?
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We need people every weekend. If you know the trail, just let me know when you want to go. You do need to have two vehicles in each patrol, so you will need to coordinate with someone or let me know and I will see if I can make it. I usually can.
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Comment by Back in Black (FJ4 Tahoe) on July 15, 2013 at 9:31am
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Hello Darrel, I'm interested in patrolling. Please let me know the next weekend we need people. Thanks John nine 2 five-5seven zero-14five zero
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Comment by Steve Hope on July 13, 2013 at 5:56pm
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We are available most weekends, give a little notice and we will prioritise.
Steve and Conor.
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Steve and Conor here available for 13th or 14th, let me know .
Steve Hope.
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Looks like the vehicle
signs should be ready for next weekend. Who wants to join me on the first run?
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unfortunatly something came up and we can longer commit to sunday July 7th.
Steve Hope.
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Hi Daryll, Conor and myself will be interested in any available weekend patrol.
Steve Hope.
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Comment by 4x4TrailMaps on June 23, 2013 at 8:53pm
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I'll be recording GPS tracks, I do every time I go out.
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