Trail Mix
We are a committee sponsored by Grand County, Utah whose meetings and membership are open to the public.
Our participation in planning and volunteer trail work have been instrumental in the creation, updating and maintenance of:
· Magnificent 7
· Pipe Dream
· Baby Steps, Mega Steps, EKG and Little Salty at Klondike
· Moab Brands Trails - Bar-M, Circle-O, Rockin'-A and Bar-B, Lazy, EZ,
Deadman's Ridge, Long Branch, North 40 and of course Killer Bee
· Moonlight Meadows Trail
· The Whole Enchilada Trail System
· Colorado River-Gemini Bridges bike/pedestrian path
· Richardson Amphitheater Trail
There are ample opportunities to volunteer! There are hundred of miles of trails in Grand County which Trail Mix maintains. If you are interested in lending a hand in our efforts to keep the trails in good running condition (or riding, hiking or cross country skiing condition for that matter), please email Moab Trail Mix.
For more information send an email to Moab Trail Mix. Please be patient, we are a rag-tag bunch of volunteers who meet once a month, so we may not get back to you right away.
We have a Google group/mailing list at groups.google.com/group/moabtrailmix/. You don't need to join or sign in to read the posts.
Thanks for visiting the Trail Mix website, and get out there and enjoy the trails!
Events and Volunteer Opportunities
Besides yourself, be sure to bring water, gloves, sunscreen, snacks and probably more water to any trail work event.
Be on time - We want to make sure everyone gets the tools and instruction that they need. Feel free to work only as long as you feel like it. We are not evil task masters. Well, maybe a little.
Sign in - Trail Mix gets credit for some of the volunteer hours. This can make a big difference in our budget!
Thank you - We really do appreciate our volunteers.
Here are some of the things we have volunteers do:
· Brush cutting - Remove brush and the like from the trail.
· Raking - Helps define the trail.
· Rock lining - Line the trail with rocks on both sides to clearly define the new trail.
· Digging and rock work - Move dirt and rock into and out of the trail to make the
trail more hikeable or rideable as well as to promote proper drainage and
sustainability.
· Rock moving - Sometimes we need to move larger rocks using rock bars or even
the grip hoist.
Trail Mix Work at North Klondike Area
Monday, Wed and Friday, starting January 30th
Meet across the street from Poison Spider Bikes at 10AM Sharp
You'll be creating a brand new trail, so don't miss out!
You bring a lunch. We'll supply the tools.
All of North 40 is Open!
Go ride it with your huckleberry friend 'cause it's sweeter than a huckleberry pie.
Check out the maps page for the latest maps
Trail Mix North 40 Work
Saturday, November 12th, 2011 - 9:00AM
Head north on Hwy 191 to the Bar-M
Turn off of Hwy 191 and take an immediate left. Follow the signs.
Bring gloves, water, lunch, pick, rake, shovel.
Some tools and snacks provided. McLeods, however, are not for consumption. They tend to cause stomach irritation.
Contact Jeff "I haz cutz trailz" Van Horn 435-260-9953
Trail Mix Mill Creek Work
Saturday, November 12th, 2011 - 10:00AM
Meet at 10:00AM at the Mill Creek parking area to to help clear out the abundance of invasives. (This does NOT mean RVs! :-7 )
Turn off of Hwy 191 and take an immediate left. Follow the signs.
Bring gloves, pruners, saws, etc.
Some tools and snacks provided. McLeods, however, are not for consumption. They tend to cause stomach irritation.
Contact Sara "I can haz recycle binz" Melnicoff 435-259-0910
New and Improved Maps!
Geoff has updated the maps to reflect the new and improved trails. Yes, I hear you, "How can something be both new and improved at the same time? I mean, if it's improved, that means it can't be new too. Right?" You are wrong rusty spur breath, 'cause some of the trails are new and some are improved. And anyway, "New and Improved" just sounds so good to not use here.
Anyway, Long Branch on the Moab Brands Trail System has been completed. Plus, of course, Rusty Spur and Deadman's Ridge are pretty new and included too. There are a number of new trail segments at Klondike Bluffs as well so that's been updated.
Pipe Dream trail map is new. So is Mag 7 Phase 1. Amasa Back is now a PDF (improved).
Trail Mix Longbranch Work
Wednesday July 6th through Friday July 8th, 2011
Meet at Poison Spider Bikes at 7:30AM
Contact Scott Escott for more information at 260-8059 before 8:30PM (He takes wing into the night 'round dusk, ya know! Email: scottemoab@hotmail.com
Special Trail Mix Meeting To Discuss Trail Usage And Availability
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011 - 6:30PM
Grand Center conference room, 182 N. 500 W.
Trail Mix enthusiasts and other interested people who would like to review the proposed Forest Service Moab Trails Plan should attend this Special Trail Mix meeting.
Hope to see you there with some constructive ideas, and ready to write in your personal comments on the plan.
Trail Mix Longbranch and Klondike Work
Tuesday June 20th through Friday June 24th, 2011
Contact Scott Escott for more information at 260-8059 before 8:30PM (He needs his beauty sleep, ya know! Email: scottemoab@hotmail.com
Trail Mix Rusty Spur Work Day
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Meet at 8:00AM at the South Kiosk beyond the Bar M chuck wagon North of town.
We are over half way done building this new trail, but your help is needed to finish a new easy trail!
The trail is in the Moab Brands System at Bar M North of town. The Rusty Spur is going to be a great new addition for beginning riders. Location is at the head of the Moab Canyon near the 3 sided kiosk at the south end of the divided, fenced paved path next to the gravel road.
We may be cutting in the last sections of the trail, hauling in dead wood or helping set the posts for a cattle guard.
If you have questions call Sandy Freethy at 435-259-0253 or 435-260-2586 or Jeff Van Horn at 435-260-9953.
Trail Mix Moab Canyon Paved Path
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
Meet at 9:00AM just off of Hwy 191 at the turn off going to Gemini Bridges.
Variety of jobs.....shoveling, sweeping, caulking cracks and perhaps packing a little asphalt.
Call Sandy Freethy if you have questions 435-259-0253.
Trail Mix Deadman's Ridge Work Day
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
Meet at 9:00AM at Chile Pepper Bike Shop.
We hope to finish the Deadman's Ridge Trail at the Moab Brands. Bring your bikes, and ride the trail after the work party.
Contact Scott Escott for more information: 259-8091 - cell 260-8059 scottemoab@hotmail.com
Trail Mix Pipe Dream Work Day
Saturday, April 9th, 2011
Meet at 9:00AM at Chile Pepper Bike Shop.
We will be working on the Pipe Dream Trail. Meet at 9:00 the end of Jackson street (dirt road), that is the continuation of 4th East heading up the hill.
Bring a pick (pulaski) or rake if you have one.
Contact Scott Escott for more information: 259-8091 - cell 260-8059 scottemoab@hotmail.com
Trail Mix Magnificent 7 Work Day
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
Meet at 8:30AM at Chile Pepper Bike Shop, here in Moab.
We'll be going up to the Gemini Bridges area, so four wheel drive is highly recommended to get to there. There should be enough 4WD vehicles to get us all there.
Trail Mix should have all the tools needed, but if you have that special rake that fits you like a rake should, then bring it.
Call Sandy Freethy if you have questions 435-259-0253.
COPMOBA / Trail Mix Pipe Dream Work Day
Saturday, November 13th - Meet at the end of Jackson Street The Map
Join Moab's Trail Mix and COPMOBA on Saturday, November 13th from 9am til 3pm to build a section of new trail above Jackson Street! It's called Pipe Dream...sounds like fun!
Pizza will be provided by Paradox Pizza after the trail work is finished!
Call Dave Olsen at 435-259-5129 for more information about volunteering.
Ongoing Pipe Dream Work
Most days
Jeff Fink works, eats, dreams and totally digs The Pipe Dream Trail. If you want to see how much you'll dig it too fire off an email to Jeff to get some specifics. Go to the Gallery to see the trail and for directions.
Trail Work Daze - The Notch Re-route on LPS
Date TBD - Meet at TBD
No, we're not rerouting The Notch, it's still there, prettier than ever. The route after you so skillfully ride The Notch has been approved, so it needs to be built. C'mon out and be part of building the new Notch landing strip, uh, exit strategy, um, return to sanity zone...
Tuesday Trail Work Daze - The Notch on LPS
May 25th - Chile Pepper Bike Shop - 9:00am
We are building a retaining wall on LPS at the Notch and resetting some signs. Bonus track includes cleaning up The Snotch, The Notch alternate route for us mere mortals.
Gallery & Stuff
Geoff and Jeff, both Moab super strength citizens, push two rocks apart to make a better exit from a narrow trail.
Sandy uses an ancient trail restoration tool to clear tracks from illegal travel.Volunteering will make you feel proud to ride a trail and say you had a hand in it!