Greetings,
I'm planning on an OMRA Trail Party the Saturday after Thanksgiving on the Hood River Trail System. What better way to work off all that tonnage you ate on Turkey Day? Per the OMRA ATV Grant, all hours of volunteer time will go to the OMRA grant obligation. I would really like to get a large group of people to show up and give back to our sport! (FYI, the upcoming OMRA Trail Maintenance Series will alternate between Hood River and Tillamook Forest) We will focus on the single-track trails.

I plan on doing trail maintenance most of the day, then some fun trailriding at the end. Please bring trail tools (shovels, grub hoes, picks, etc.) along with good gloves and eye protection. I also suggest you wear outdoor clothing like good boots, etc.

Project Description:
The project will require walking and working on steep uneven terrain and hiking on and off-trail to access the work party site.

Trail Maintenance Work will include:
Brushing
Cleaning trail drainage structures
Spot rocking
Removing debris from trail
Garbage pick-up

What to Bring:
Bring your own trail tools if you prefer. Other items needed for work are:
· Loppers, pole saws, pruning tools, machetes
· Shovels, rock bars, hoes, Pulaskis
· Gloves
· Lunch / Water

Date:
9am, Saturday, 11/29/08 (changed to the Saturday after Thanksgiving, from Friday, due to the weather forecast).

Location:
Hood River, Post Canyon trail area. We will probably walk to the maintenance areas, but you may want to bring your bike to be sure. Exact details are in the post below.
The parking area is at GPS coordinates:
N 45 39.898
W 121 38.229

Appropriate clothing for the work includes boots or sturdy shoes, long pants (no shorts), and gloves.

Any questions? Call me at home: 503.681.8881
Thanks!
-Tom

The parking area is at:

N 45 39.898
W 121 38.229

Date change: we've moved it to the 29th due to the better forecast!
-Tom

Here's the directions from CGORA's post. Let's get a bunch of us to show up out there. We will be adding NEW TRAIL, so come on out and give back to our sport!
-Tom

Quote:

Columbia Gorge Off-Road Association Oregon Motorcycle Riders Association CGORA & OMRA Work Party/Motorcycle Trail Ride Trail #140 and Riordan Hill Rd. (Northwest Hood River County Trail Area) Hood River, OR. Saturday Nov 29, 2008 9:00am – 1:00pm Work Party 1:00pm Trail Ride Directions to the Work Party Area: From I-84, exit at Hood River exit (exit 62), go right (east) on Cascade/Oak St., and immediately make the next right turn (west) on Country Club Rd. Take Country Club Rd to Riordan Hill Rd. and turn right (west), Go EXACTLY 4.4 miles up Riordan Hill Rd to the intersection of Post Canyon Rd. and go straight UP the hill 0.6 mile and park at the Parking Area on the right next to the Mt. Bike Jumps and Trail #140. This CGORA & OMRA Work Party will build ½ mile of NEW SINGLE Track that will bypass the Mt Bike Stunts on Trail #140. This new trail will connect to the trail that was built during the last CGORA Work Party on Nov 15. This is a popular single track trail that connects to the new “Hybrid” trail that will be built in the future. Bring lunch, water, gloves, loppers, hand and chain saws, and other trail tools. Bring your bike and be ready to ride at 1:00 after the Work Party. Questions: info@CGORA.com http://www.omraoffroad.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5385 http://cgora.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/CGORA

Is there quad riding?

Good question. We are focusing on single track maintenance, but I believe there is also quad trails available in the area.

Rick: can you confirm or not?
-Tom

FlyGuy wrote:

Is there quad riding?

Yes. there are a lot of Quad trails. We have trail maps that show all the Quad and single track trails.

FYI, we will be breaking in the new OMRA Rokon at this Saturday's trail maintenance gig, which was purchased through our State ATV Grant Program specifically for single-track trail maintenance. Think of it as a two-wheel-drive tractor! There is also a single-wheel, narrow trailer that can be towed behind it, which we plan on using for hauling some z-brick to various spots on the trails.
-Tom

That thing is sweet. Fully equipped with factory suspension, chains saw mounts, and a couch. Feels good on the tush. I want one.

That thing is UGGGGLLLY!!!!!!!!!!

Front wheel drive?


Where can I get one?

Here is a map to get to the parking area where we will all meet. The textual description begins at Exit 62 off of I84.

NOTE: For those that contact me ahead of time, let me know your t-shirt size and I'll bring you a Black Dog National Dualsport t-shirt donated from NW Tour & Trail!
-Tom

Here's the link to my reply in the "General >>CGORA & OMRA Work Party/Trail Ride Nov 29 Hood River" forum, same topic,

http://www.omraoffroad.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5407&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight

I'm trying to make arrangements... If I am able to make I have a friend that also would likely come. We both have quads though!?!

Hey Guys, thanks for joining the fun! Heck yeah, bring your quads! We're all in this together.

Tomm: since I'm bringing the Rokon, 'Clifford' (it's big, it's red and it's a dawg!) and it's tow trailer, I won't be bringing my dirty bike, so you'd be out for a ride by yourself. Call my home number and let me know if you still want to bring your KDX or not. If so, I'll need to hook up my trailer, which is not a problem.

Fly Dude: I think I'm detailed enough on everything, so see you and your bud out there! Call me if you have any questions!
-Tom
c: 503.803.7837
PS: I took Clifford out today for its break-in ride on Jordan Creek doing trail recon for ODF and trail clearing of windfalls. That thing is crazy fun!

Hey Tawm, that's ok, riding is riding & I'm just thankful to help out & get to go. We'll be able to get together another time when you can bring your bike & you can show me the trails. Thanks Tawm, see you in the morning!

Flyguy, Thanks for comin' aboard I'll probably tag along behind you guy's for the ride after the work, I don't know alot of the area but will be great no matter what, thanks again on behalf of the sport & now we ride!! lol