Friends of Coldwater to Open Trail at St. Helens on August 26th
July 24, 2012 on 1:45 pm | In Mountain Biking | 30 CommentsUnder the banner of Friends of Coldwater, what we hope will be a huge volunteer crew will converge on the north side of Mount St. Helens on Sunday, August 26th, to open Lakes Trail 211 to mountain biking.
We have been working with Monument staff, and they have indicated that mountain biking will be allowed on the 211 by late summer or early fall. This marks the first change in trail access for bikers on the north side of St. Helens in recent memory.
We are aiming for a crew of 100, so this is obviously an all-hands-on-deck situation. This work party will take the place of our annual winter mega-build day at Growlers, so do not miss it.
The 211 is approximately 5 miles in length and leads to a waterfall at the east end of Coldwater Lake. The main focus will be on clearing and benching the trail where necessary. There is also a very large slide near the east end that will require serious attention.
This is gorgeous terrain. The line is benign enough for beginners and beautiful enough to pull everyone out there.
Check this tiny clip that pans the area on the north side of the lake where we will be working -
The efforts of Brian Mahon and GGR have allowed us to ride the 230A Trail at South Coldwater Ridge, directly across the lake from the 211. When the 211 is opened, it – along with a two-mile hike-a-bike section at the east of the lake – will connect to the 230A, giving us a fantastic loop.
Paul Norris will be the point man for this effort. His plan is to break the crew into five groups. Each group will work from its start point - miles 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 – and head east. When a segment is done, the crew will assist other groups until we reach the back end of the lake.
We had previously planned a work day at the bike park on August 26th, but we will reschedule that and focus all attention on the 211. Put it on your calendar now and start recruiting friends.
This is a rare opportunity to be involved in a historic trail day that we believe has the potential to transform the ride situation on the north side of the mountain.
Sign up by leaving a message at the bottom of this post or by emailing me. I will keep you in the loop as we get closer.
- Aaron Althaeuser
- Deb Baxter
- Steve Beatty
- Kevin Boma
- Norman Bowman
- Noah Briller*
- Cindy Burg
- Brian Butler
- Jon Caulley
- David Champoux
- Jeff Champoux
- Andy Crump
- Sasha Degn
- Travis Degn
- Alex DeSemple
- Barry DeSemple
- Mitch DeSemple
- Ted Dodd
- Tom Eilertsen
- Don Feltham
- Steve George
- Keith Gianella
- Carolyn Gutsick
- Tana Gutzka
- Ryan Hicks
- Randy Hill
- Ann Hinkle
- Kelley Hinkle
- Andrew Holder
- Becki Horness
- Bob Horness
- Kalin Horness
- Suzanne Horvath
- Jarred Jackman
- Andy Jansky
- Larry Jansky
- Zack Jansky
- Glenda Kennedy
- Kevin Knorr
- Laurie Larsen
- James Lasof
- Cara Lasof
- Sawyer Lasof
- Lee Lemmon
- Dave LeMonds
- Jim LeMonds
- Jeff Lipton
- Denise Livingston
- Susan Martin
- Vaughn Martin
- Ryan McMaster
- Christy Mueller
- Dennnis Mulvihill*
- Sean Nash
- Averie Norris
- Mel Norris
- Paul Norris
- Juntu Oberg
- Shane Oberg
- Greg Ogden
- Miles Olin
- Mike Patterson
- Andy Plassmeyer
- Steve Reed
- Gabrielle Roth
- David Roulo
- Mark Sanchez
- Todd Schierscher
- Fred Schmidt
- Guy Smith
- Bob Stanton
- Scooter Sutterer
- Steve Swearingen
- Kevin Templeton*
- Steve Ward*
- Corey Wiessner
- Peter Wiessner
- Donnell Wiley*
- Colleen Wolfe
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So your going to ride 50 miles on Saturday and go to the work party on Sunday! I hope you bring plenty of Beer!
Comment by kelley — June 19, 2012 #
You caught that, huh? Not ideal, but it was the only day available. I hope this does not interfere with you signing up for the 50.
Comment by Jim LeMonds — June 19, 2012 #
Count me in. Probably go up the night before with Jansky for a little camping if anyone wants to join us.
Comment by Crumpster — June 19, 2012 #
I am planning to be there along with two friends that will be visiting from Australia. I have sent them an invitation to join us but have not heard back. They are even more mature in years than I. One of their claims to fame is that they have ridden folding bikes (Bike Friday) from my house to San Diego via the Coast Route.
Comment by Vaughn — June 19, 2012 #
Sounds good, Vaughn. Get me their names as soon as they confirm and I will add them to the list.
Comment by Jim LeMonds — June 19, 2012 #
I will be there for sure!
Comment by Mel — June 19, 2012 #
Nothing on the calendar. Count me in.
Comment by Scooter Sutterer — June 19, 2012 #
Jeep – I can help out before or after that weekend but not on. I have been waiting for this moment to ride the 211 trail. Now history moves on without me… Please let me know what I can do to help prep before the work date.
Comment by Ryan — June 19, 2012 #
We should be in great shape by preparing for the 50.
Be sure to train for 10k of climbing (per Kelley mathematics) and trail building will be a walk in the cold water park!
Comment by Bob H — June 20, 2012 #
That should work for me. Count me in.
Comment by Keith Gianella — June 20, 2012 #
I’m in…………………………
Comment by dave — June 20, 2012 #
Please add me to the list.
Chris
Comment by Chris — June 21, 2012 #
Hey Jeep, count Sarah and I in for the 26th. Thanks for rallying the troops!
Comment by Jarred Jackman — June 22, 2012 #
Hi Jeep;
I’ve put this on my calendar, and I’ll see about recruiting others from the Oly area
Brian Butler
Comment by Brian B - Olympia — June 25, 2012 #
Sign me up and hit me with a shovel!
Comment by Bob Stanton — June 26, 2012 #
Please add me to the list – looking forward to it!
Comment by Cindy Burg — June 27, 2012 #
I’d love to help!
Comment by Deb Baxter — July 1, 2012 #
You can add by Australian friend, Norman Bowman. His wife said no thanks
Comment by Vaughn — July 6, 2012 #
Please sign up Averie Norris..
Comment by Paul — July 6, 2012 #
Thought I had signed up via the Evergreen site, but after looking at this, did not see my name on it. Would love to help, work on trails all the the time and a northern section open to biking would be awesome.
Wardo
Comment by Steve Ward — July 17, 2012 #
Thanks, Steve. Check the website as we get closer and you will see updates. I will do my best to remember to send you a message with details. If you don’t receive one and we are getting close, just contact me here. – Jim
Comment by Jim LeMonds — July 17, 2012 #
I’ve submitted an application so that employees of my company can sign up and volunteer, and for those who work Sundays normally, they will get paid for the day.
Comment by Barry — July 18, 2012 #
(PS count me in)
Comment by Barry — July 18, 2012 #
Count me in. I will try to bring Cage if he has time, anyone leaving from East Portland, I would have room for 1-2 more, depending. Five o three, four six four, six seven six six.
Comment by Stephen Swearingen — July 29, 2012 #
Please sign up Jon Caulley
Comment by Jon Caulley — August 23, 2012 #
Hey, Jon. Do you want me to put you on a crew with friends that will be coming? If so, be sure to let me know.
Comment by Jim LeMonds — August 23, 2012 #
I’m bringing my wife, son, and planning on camping too.
Comment by James Lasof — August 23, 2012 #
Big thanks, James. Can you get me the names of your wife and sons so I can make sure they are recognized on our list?
Comment by Jim LeMonds — August 23, 2012 #
Cara & Sawyer Lasof
Comment by james lasof — August 24, 2012 #
I am coming with Andy Crump, bringing my canoe to help haul the tools (and maybe bikes!) down the lake to the more remote segments…see you tomorrow nite
Comment by Don Feltham — August 24, 2012 #