There are three essential elements for creating good sustainable trails. Good trails that withstand use and weather. Good trails that are easy and pleasant to use. Good trails that minimize maintenance and fight off the greatest trail evil – erosion:
Outslope – A trail’s tread should always be slightly higher on the uphill side so that water can easily drain off. A gentle outslope of at least 2%, preferably 5%, is recommended. Trails without this outslope catch, hold, and channel water, helping erode and destroy the trail. Proper outslope encourages water to …
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Big Bear Lake has been selected as the race’s Stage 6 Finish on Friday, May 18, 2012. The City of Palmdale will serve as the Host City and start location for Stage 6, which ultimately finishes with a demanding climb to Big Bear. This is the second time in three years Big Bear Lake has been selected as a Host City, which reaffirms the mountain resort as a world-class road cycling destination. Officials of Big Bear Lake are excited with the opportunity to present Big Bear’s mountainous terrain and natural …
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On Saturday, August 20, 2011, a group of over 30 people attended the public meeting held by the US Forest Service for the proposed Skyline Trail. A general description of the project was provided by Deputy District Ranger Omero Torres, along with a short walking tour of existing and new trail sections under consideration for inclusion.
Below is the text of the public legal notice from the USFS:
“The Mountaintop Ranger District, San Bernardino National Forest, proposes to construct and designate the Skyline Recreation Trail, a non-motorized, multi-use trail within the bounds …
Big Bear’s local Seven Summits Challenge was originally created to support Big Bear Native Jordan Romero‘s actual quest to conquer all of the highest Seven Summits of the world. Jordan, who climbed Mt Everest at age 14, has just one summit left in Antarctica. I like this FRS commercial he stars in:
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A dad and daughter overnight backpacking trip to the top of San Gorgonio Mountain, the highest point in Southern California at 11,503′. A 6 mile hike to overnight at Dollar Lake up the South Fork Trail, then 5 miles to the top the next day, followed by 11 miles back down that afternoon in perfect conditions. See the video trip report:
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