Lets Build Some Trail at Jockey Hill! July 12 and 13

Kevin · Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 1414 Location: Kingston

Lets build some trail!

Please join us at Jockey Hill in the Bluestone Wild Forest to make some new trail. Highlights include: seasonal 15' high waterfalls, techy rock gardens and bluestone quarry ride-throughs, classic bench cutting sidehills, and nice swoopy turns through fields of blueberries underneath an oak canopy. Basically, something for everyone!

Important to note: This is NEW SINGLETRACK on STATE LAND. THIS IS NOT RECLAIMED DOUBLETRACK.

And yes, this is kind of a big deal Smile

Sorry for the capslock yelling...
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**Update**

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Good morning all!

Thank you for your hard work June 28/29 at Jockey Hill. Much more was accomplished than ever expected! Last tuesday nights group ride got a sneak peak, and the reviews were all positive!

"This trail is sick"
"I love the quarrys"
"Holy shiit!"
"It really reminds me of riding in Ruby"
"That saddle was deep in my taint on that climb"
"When is the next workday?"

With one more workday/weekend, we can have this trail finished by the end of July! Won't you please help again? With about 13-15 people, we can split up into two crews and finish this off on July 12.

When: July 12 and 13, 9:00AM to 2:00PM at the latest
Where: Town of Kingston Town Hall
Tools: Same as before. Bring yer own or use FATS
Waiver: If you already filled it out, you're good again.
Tasks: More bench cutting and some rock work, and lots of raking/pruning.

If your buddy aint on dis forum, please pass the info on!

I already know some of you can not make it so we're good, but to all others, please RSVP if you can. It will make planning easier. Spread the word....

Thanks,
Kevin

Kevin · Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 1414 Location: Kingston

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If you think you can make it either day, please use this thread to indicate your intentions. This will help me plan the work better to see if we can have multiple crews. Thank you!

PatH · Joined: 21 Nov 2009 Posts: 120 Location: Kingston

HELL YEAH!!!!!! I can make both days.
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BillB3 · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 10:40 am Post subject:

guava · Joined: 11 Aug 2008 Posts: 143 Location: kingston, ny

I'm in for Saturday morning till noonish. Maybe Sunday but not until mid day.

callumb · Joined: 17 Jun 2008 Posts: 43 Location: Milan, NY

I'm on for Saturday all day, not sure what time on Sunday, but def a few hours..

GG · Veep Joined: 25 Sep 2008 Posts: 907 Location: new splatz

I'm probs in for Sunday

Kevin · Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 1414 Location: Kingston

PLEASE DOWNLOAD, PRINT, AND FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING VOLUNTEER WAIVER PRIOR TO ARRIVAL. BRING WITH YOU AND GIVE TO ME:

http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/lands_forests_pdf/indvolunteerapp.pdf

Ok, this is happening!

Sneak peak of some area roughed in:

P1040175 by POBOX2897, on Flickr

AGAIN, PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING VOLUNTEER WAIVER
PRIOR TO ARRIVAL. BRING WITH YOU AND GIVE TO ME:

http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/lands_forests_pdf/indvolunteerapp.pdf

Work party 9-2, bring plenty of water, snacks, insect protection, work gloves, and tools for the following tasks if you have them.

Tasks will include:

-bench cutting
-stone work
-trimming branches
-being stoked for mtn biking

Trail work is being done off the yellow blazed trail commonly known as "Wintergreen". Please check here for confirmation of details before work day.

See ya bums then.

jamesframes · Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 2655 Location: new paltz, NY

Chrissy and I are in for Sunday
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BillB3 · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 9:23 am Post subject:

Update: Please park at the Town of Kingston Town Hall/Sawkill Fire Department on Sawkill Road. (closer to town hall away from fire house is preferred so it is clear for firefighters)

Directions via Google Maps

Also, if you get there late...call or text me at 203-545-0437 and I can let you know where we are on the trail.

cfury · Joined: 02 Sep 2006 Posts: 158 Location: Saugerties

I'm planning to attend on Saturday.

Kevin · Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 1414 Location: Kingston

^^thats good Craig, since you have the tools!

guava · Joined: 11 Aug 2008 Posts: 143 Location: kingston, ny

Can someone please print out some blank waivers and bring them? I'm coming but I dont know that I will get a chance to do it myself. I may not be the only one..

BillB3 · Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2014 1:46 pm Post subject:

guava · Joined: 11 Aug 2008 Posts: 143 Location: kingston, ny

Sweet, thanks!

GG · Veep Joined: 25 Sep 2008 Posts: 907 Location: new splatz

are we walking or riding from the fire house?

Kevin · Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 1414 Location: Kingston

No bikes required. This is a walking event.

SketchyRydr · Joined: 01 Jan 2007 Posts: 57 Location: Kingston

I will be there on Sunday!

Kevin · Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 1414 Location: Kingston

LOTS got accomplished today.

Crew #1 dominated a long section of bench cutting on the lower elevation transition.

Crew #2 took care of pruning and some serious SERIOUS rock work in one of three quarry ride throughs.

The stoke is high, this is happening!

Thanks to all volunteers today Very Happy

Kevin · Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 1414 Location: Kingston

Hopefully one more workday can get this trail completed.

If you volunteered this weekend, thank you! You were part of a highly productive work crew. Much more was accomplished than I ever thought possible.

Stay tuned; tentative workday Saturday July 11.