Meadows Part 2 (1-17-17)

That's right, going back. We got things fixed from the bridge down yesterday. Tomorrow I'd like to finish the upper half.

There are 2 of us currently signed up. We'd like 4 more. @BonsaiNut ? Jaime? Seriously, please imtbdiggers, help us get the drainage renewed and ruts filled ahead of this next storm system.

Please text me before 9:00pm tonite, or after 7:00 in the morning if you're able to help out: 949-456-2242

Where: Meadows Trail, Aliso and Woods Canyon Wilderness Park
When: Tuesday morning, January 17th
Meet time: 9:15am
Start location: Moulton Meadows Park, park on road near access gate
Specifically: Park on Balboa Avenue near the corner of Del Mar. Access from PCH/ up Nyes Place
Duration: Maybe 4 hours?
Details: Hiking in. Wear boots or sturdy trail shoes with good traction. Bring work gloves, hat, sunscreen, and food and water to sustain yourself. I will supply tools.
Approximate distance: 3 miles (top to bridge and back to top)
Look for: my truck, maroon '96 Toyota Tacoma w/ shell
Contact info: Jim (aka kioti) at 949-456-2242

THANK YOU!!!

 

I'd love to make a dig soon but I'm only available weekends.

 

I would sooooooo much more like to dig than to deal with what I have to deal with tomorrow...

Thank you in advance!

 

@kioti IN !! What do I need to bring besides sustenance? I don't have tools though....

 

I was selfish on Saturday and rode instead of joining you, so I'll try to earn some karma back tomorrow ... @kioti I'm in! I'll text you to make it official

 

Awesome, Jaime! I've got tools. Just bring what's on the list. I'm guessing toll road to Laguna Canyon, head south on PCH to Nye's, up Nye's to the end of Balboa and you'll see my truck parked on the right, near the end. Cool!

 

Excellent Matt! Thank you! See you in the morning!

 

Looks like we've got a pretty good crew together, and I'm looking forward to meeting and working with @jaime and @MattB!

If the trail was good yesterday, it oughta be great by this afternoon!

 

I'd volunteer myself again today but I finally have a day off with no kid obligations so I need to ride, it will only be my 2nd ride of 2017.

Thinking I may head over that way to ride Meadows so if I see you guys I'll stop and say hi. Still haven't put the rack on the truck yet though. If I don't see you, thanks for getting back out there and digging!

 

Way to step up, guys. Thanks for leading the charge as usual, kioti.

 

Maybe you should be an archaeologist.

 

Trail master @kioti showing how its done


@MattB getting down and dirty in a good way


Before...


And after....


Say hello to my little friend


Got to meet really cool guys today and glad I helped a couple hours on Meadows

 

Thank you Jaime! You drove a long ways and put in a good days work! Aliso riders and I really appreciate it!

 

Thanks for leading this and showing us how it's done today, Kioti! It was great meeting you, Jaime, and the rest of the guys out there. I can't wait to get out there and ride it!

 

Thanks to all y'all - @MattB @jaime and @kioti Can't WAIT to sample the goods!!! Yeeewwww!

 

Here are some more shots from today's work:
First, a turn that's been problematic because the fall line trail drains right onto it. The crew had to leave, but I decided to stay late to work on it. I built a drain above it; then a channel to catch the water from the fall line trail, and removed all the ruts and reshaped the tread. Still got back to the truck by dark.

Looking down, then up, then much later with provisional work completed:

 

THAT"S the rut that had me most concerned, and the one I thought for sure we would correct on Sunday. Evidently it was not a concern for "The Ditch Digger."

Thank you x 1million!

 

And here's some of the crew's work being put to good use..
Thanks guys for a great day out there!

 

Yesterday's crew consisted of @MattB , @jaime , Josh from Nebraska, his friend Josh from Indiana, fellow trail builder and local legend Mo, and landscaper/friend Zsolt. Each one of them contributed something unique to the trail, were fun to work with, and made it a great day out there!

 

Unbelievable work guys. I will join when the stars align. Thanks SO much!!!!

 

It's been years since I rode Meadows, can't wait to go back!!!!

 

In 2013, I was doing some trailwork on The Luge with a guy named Jim Jennings. I says to Jim, I says - "Hey, you know what could be the best flow trail in Orange County if it had berms instead of outsloped, slippery turns?" "Meadow in Aliso." And James, being a man of action said - "Let's do this." He adopted the trail as his very own offspring, got all of the blessings he needed from Park Supervisors and coaxed about 20 berms out of the earth - with help from other eager riders.

Thank you @kioti!