Home of the Annual Claim Jumpers Race, the towns folks took a break this year from the race to work on the local trails. The trail care crew visit began on Friday, with the Trails from Around the World slide show at the Gridley store and museum.

On Saturday, Central Nevada Mountain Bike members and President, the new USFS District Ranger and a couple of IMBA members enjoyed the basic trail building slide show.  By late morning we were headed out to the work site for an afternoon of trail work.  Morning coffee and pastries, along with an scrumptious box lunch were provided by Patsy at T-RIX BIKES and Jan Foresan at MAIN STREET SHOPS.  They following day, riders went for a trail ride and once again treated to tasty bbq hosted by and at the T-RIX bike shop.

As you can see, most cyclists chose to dismount for the crossing.  Stream crossings can have a damaging effect on wildlife and habitat. They also can be fun and challenging for many trail users. The alternative crossing built will provide both fun and challenge while minimizing erosion and creek sedimentation.