Eagle Area Trails Plan 2014
Prepared For:
Town Of Eagle
200 Broadway
PO Box 609
Eagle, CO 81631
Prepared By:
International Mountain Bicycling Association
Trail Solutions Program
In conjunction with
Town of Eagle Open Space
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Introduction
Preparation of the Eagle Area 2014 Trails Plan has been a cooperative effort
between the Town of Eagle’s Open Space staff and the International Mountain
Bike Association’s (IMBA) Trail Solutions division. IMBA Trail Solutions was hired
as a consultant due to their extensive experience with trail construction, trail
maintenance, and cost calculations. Additionally, Chris Kehmeier, the IMBA
Project Manager for this Plan, has ridden and hiked all the trails in and around
Eagle and has extensive local knowledge as a former resident. IMBA is a
mountain biking focused organization. However, a well planned, well built, and
well maintained trail is generally just as appealing to hikers, trail runners, and
even equestrians as it is to mountain bikers. Thus, IMBA tries to design trails that
are multi-use in nature.
Geographic Scope
This plan addresses trails primarily located on Town owned open space and
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands. This documents defines the
boundaries of the “Eagle Area” as being: 1) Hardscrabble Mountain BLM lands to
the west and south of town, extending a far west as the Gypsum Town
boundaries; 2) East Eagle BLM lands to the east of town, including the large
island of BLM; 3) All Town owned open space lands; and 4) Portions of the White
River National Forest, south of the Hardscrabble Mountain BLM lands. See
Figure 1 for a map of these lands.
There are approximately 104 miles of trails within this planning area. Of those
104, approximately 8 are on Town open space and 5 miles are maintained by the
Town but are located on presently private land (i.e. the Haymaker Trail). The
majority of the 104 miles are located on BLM land, with a few on U.S. Forest
Service land.
The Town Board of Trustees has direct authority over trail related decisions on
Town open space. The BLM’s Colorado Valley Field Office is Silt has authority
over all BLM lands, and the White River National Forest office in Glenwood
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Background and History
Many of the trails on the Town of Eagle Open Space and surrounding BLM lands
started out as “social” or “pirate” trails. They were created when motorcycle
riders, mountain bikers and foot traffic simply blazed new paths by repeatedly
using them, or they followed existing game and cattle trails. Neither the
sustainability of the trails nor their alignment was given much consideration.
Other trails, such as those in Eagle Ranch and the Boneyard trail, were
purposefully planned and built. However, with the exception of some planning on
the part of the BLM through their Resource Management Plan process, there has
never been an all-encompassing, big picture look at the trails in the area.
The need for a trails plan such as this to help guide decision makers first came to
light when the Planning and Zoning Commission was reviewing a proposal for a
new trail crossing the Hernage Gulch open space in September of 2012. When
rendering their decision to deny the project, some members suggested that the
Town should develop an area-wide trails plan which would describe the potential
for future trails in the area and assist with future decision making for specific trail
proposals.
Previous Open Space Travel Management Plan Document and
the Town’s Municipal Code
From 2004 to 2012, the Town had an Open Space Travel Management Plan in
place which governed the uses allowed on Town open space. The Travel
Management Plan was under the umbrella of the Eagle Area Open Lands
Conservation Plan, and therefore was overseen and administered by the
Planning and Zoning Commission. The majority of the document contained
wording that was regulatory in nature with some policy wording. The document
included such things as what modes of travel were allowed on specific trails. The
Travel Management Plan was not as enforceable as is could have been if it were
actually part of the Town’s Municipal Code. In December 2012 the Planning and
Zoning Commission voted to remove the Open Space Travel Management Plan
as a component of the Eagle Area Open Lands Conservation Plan contingent
upon the adoption by ordinance of open space travel management regulations by
the Board of Trustees. Staff was directed to work with the Town Attorney to
incorporate the regulatory wording of the Travel Management Plan into Section
6.03 of the Town’s Municipal Code. The incorporation of the travel management
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wording into the municipal code was adopted by the Board of Trustees via
ordinance in January 2014. The Board of Trustees now has the responsibility for
managing, changing, and enforcing the open space travel management
regulations and approving new trails.
Plan Purpose, Objective, and Scope
The purpose of the Eagle Area Trails Plan 2014 is to provide decision makers
and the public with three key pieces of information:
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Existing trails that are in need of maintenance or rerouting
A vision for new trails that could potentially be built in the future (with
regulatory agency approval)
A cost estimate for building and maintaining specific trails
The scope if this Plan is limited to addressing natural surface (i.e. dirt) trails. It
does not address future recreational paved paths. Paved paths have a much
different set of constraints than soft paths, including roadway right-of-ways,
easements, and traffic circulation. A document with more of an engineering
orientation could better analyze paved path opportunities. Of course, wherever
new soft path trails might be planned, the Town would try to ensure connectivity
between the soft paths and any existing or future paved paths.
This Trails Plan can serve as a guide regarding costs for maintaining exiting trails
and building new trails, as noted in the “Cost Opinion” section. The “Cost
Opinion” section can be used for long-term budgeting purposes, providing staff
and elected officials with and idea of the overall costs associated with trail work.
Although this Trails Plan has the word “plan” in the title, it is not a master plan
document. Potential new trails or projects are not bound by this Plan. It is not
anticipated that the Plan will need go through an official amendment process,
unless decided otherwise by the Town Board of Trustees. This Plan is intended
to serve as a reference document prepared by a trail planning and construction
expert, and is meant to provide technical information to decision makers to assist
with discussions regarding trail projects. While some trail projects are listed as
higher or lower priorities in the Plan, these are general classifications and a trail
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project that is listed a lower priority should not be excluded from being pursued,
especially if a favorable opportunity to complete the project presents itself.
This Trails Plan is intended to be dynamic and will continue to evolve as new
ideas and opportunities for trails arise. Suggestions for new trail projects could
come from Town staff, BLM and USFS personnel, or the public. As a result this
plan is titled the “Eagle Area Trails Plan - 2014”. It is anticipated that each year,
an appendix will be added to this original plan that identifies potential
opportunities for new trails as well as on-going maintenance needs.
There are several reasons why this document is a starting point and must remain
flexible, and why it is difficult to strictly categorize future trail projects by priority.
The primary reason is that any trails that are proposed to be built or re-routed on
BLM land must go through the BLM’s approval process. The Town’s open space
is fairly constrained geographically, and does not have the capacity for a large
amount of new trail mileage. The BLM, on the other hand, manages a
significantly larger amount of land that provides a lot of opportunities for new
trails and re-routes. The BLM’s permitting process for new or re-routed trails is
not always predictable. For example, the BLM is currently finishing its revised
Resource Management Plan (see below). When the Town first approached the
BLM in 2013 regarding opportunities for building new trails, we were told that no
new trails could be built until the Resource Management Plan was approved in
2014. However, there was a loophole. The BLM’s Recreation Planner said that if
there was a trail that we could identify that needed to be re-routed due to
significant erosion problems, then re-route work could be possible. As a result,
the Town was able to work with the BLM and a professional trail building
company to re-route the Pool and Ice Rink Trail. This highly successful project
could not have even been foreseen or prioritized very far in advance. Similarly,
the extremely popular Haymaker Trail came about by obtaining trail Use Rights
from the landowner, which was an opportunity that came to fruition just months
before it happened. In these two examples, opportunities presented themselves,
which the town had to jump on in order to build trails, which have been widely
acclaimed by the public. These kinds of opportunities cannot always be
predicted, which can make it difficult to budget and plan for them even for the
upcoming budget year.
The Town conducted two open houses designed to solicit ideas from the public
for this document. The open houses were advertised in advance and well
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attended. However, there are surely numerous, creative ideas, which could be
put forth by the public, which we may not have captured and therefore are not
included in this document.
Local Trail Uses
Figure 1 shows the uses that are allowed on the Town open space and BLM
trails within the Plan area. The majority of trails which are accessed from the
Town of Eagle are open to pedestrians and mountain bikes only. In addition to
pedestrians and mountain bikes, the middle and western portions of
Hardscrabble Mountain are open to motorized uses (motorcycles and ATV’s) as
well as full sized vehicles. The vast majority of motorized users access
Hardscrabble Mountain from the Spring Creek trailhead off Cooley Mesa Road in
Gypsum.
The open houses hosted by the Town for development of this Plan were
especially well attended by the mountain bike and motorized user community
(see Appendix C). One of the most common comments from motorized users
was that they simply wanted more access to the local trails. There are two
challenges to providing more motorized access from the Town of Eagle. One is
that the Town has historically felt that motorized travel is not an appropriate use
on Town open space trails. A bigger hurdle, however, is that most of the Town’s
open space trails connect to BLM trails. The uses allowed on BLM trails are
solely controlled by the BLM. The BLM therefore dictates the allowed uses. It
would not make sense, for example, to open Third Gulch to motorized users only
to have them travel a quarter mile on Town open space and then hit the BLM
boundary where only foot and mountain bike travel are allowed.
The BLM and the Updated Resource Management Plan
The BLM lands within the Trail Plan area are under the jurisdiction of the BLM’s
Colorado River Valley Field Office (CRVFO) in Silt. The CRVFO’s boundaries
extend from Parachute in the West to Vail in the East, and Toponas in the north
to Aspen in the south. The CRVO administers 567,000 acres of public land in
Eagle, Garfield, Pitkin, Routt, Mesa, and Rio Blanco counties. For that expansive
area, BLM has only two Recreation Planners assigned to trail related issues. The
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office usually has a seasonal trail crew of three employees, and hires a Youth
Conservation Corps for two weeks each summer. Needless to say, the BLM’s
staff is spread very thin as they try to manage such a large area. For this reason,
the Town has needed to partner with the BLM in order to get local projects done.
For the recent re-routing of the Pool and Ice Rink trail, the Town contributed just
under $30,000 to hire a contractor to do much of the work, and the BLM utilized a
Youth Conservation Corps Trail crew for the remainder. The BLM’s Recreation
Planner has said this very successful trail project could never have been done if
it were not for the partnership with the Town of Eagle. In the future, if the Town
wishes to make improvements on BLM land, it will have to commit financial, staff,
and community volunteer resources in order to complete projects. The BLM
simply does not have the resources to complete significant trail improvements on
its own.
The BLM is close to finalizing their update of the field office’s Resource
Management Plan (RMP). This update has taken more than ten years to
complete. It is anticipated that the RMP will be officially approved by the end of
this summer (2014). The Travel Management section of the RMP specifies
recreational use designations for specific areas. The RMP designates the
Hardscrabble and East Eagle areas as a Special Resource Management Areas
(SRMA). The SRMA classification is given to areas intended to be managed with
an emphasis on recreational activities. Some examples of other SRMAs are the
BLM lands around Fruita and Moab. This classification bodes well for future trail
work in the Eagle area.
The above narrative was prepared by John Staight, Open Space Coordinator,
Town of Eagle
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Trail Trends and Benefits
Eagle Colorado is an active community located on the I-70 corridor between Vail
and Glenwood Springs. Historically a ranching community, it’s location in the
“banana belt” and between several tourism towns has made Eagle an ideal
bedroom community. With more outdoor minded, professional people re-locating
here the need for a more robust trail network is needed.
The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) is a member driven nonprofit with a 25-year history. Access to membership profiles allows IMBA to
gather pertinent data regarding mountain bikers in general.
IMBA’s membership profile:
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Male (86%)
37 years old (Median)
71% college or post-graduate degree
$62,000 median household income
$75,000+ household income (33%)
Exploring the general population closer reveals a few other interesting notes
regarding trail users in the United States. According to surveys put together by
the Outdoor Industry Association:
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There are 1 1/2 times more mountain bikers than golfers in America
Further investigation reveals that not only can trails be a benefit locally to a
town’s citizens; they can also contribute to the economy. According to the
Outdoor Industry Association cycling in general has been found to:
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Contribute $133 billion to the national economy
Supports nearly 1.1 million jobs across the U.S.
Generates $17.7 billion in annual federal and state tax revenues
Produces $53.1 billion annually in retail sales and services
While these statistics are important and do drive home the point that trails and
activity can help with enhancing economies, it shouldn’t be forgotten that trails
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play a very important role in the health and well being of the locals who have
access to them on a daily basis.
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More than 1 in 5 Americans 16 and over mountain bike (over 50 million
people total)1
By number of outings, biking is the favorite outdoor activity of American
kids aged 6-172
Trails get kids outside, by providing healthy and safe access to the
outdoors. 3
Pre-adolescent girls who live near multi-use trails get 5% more physical
activity and have 1.4% lower body mass indexes than those who don't live
near a trail. 4
Overweight adolescents who bike are 85% more likely to become normal
weight adults. 5
Trails reduce medical costs: every $1 invested in trails leads to almost $4
in direct medical benefit. 6
People who reported using trails at least once a week were twice as likely
to meet physical activity recommendations as people who reported rarely
or never using trails. 7
The existing and proposed trails in and around Eagle can and do provide for an
attractive place to live and visit. This report aims at exploring the trails and
amenities that can create unique and enduring outdoor experiences.
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Opportunities and Constraints
Opportunities
Multiple Landowners and Agencies
The Eagle area is positioned within several different land agencies. The
U.S. Forest Service, The BLM, Eagle County Open Space and Town of
Eagle Open Space all provide different levels land protection, land access
and recreation opportunities. This variety only enhances the recreation
experiences for both visitors and locals alike.
Topography
While sometimes difficult to design and construct through, the terrain in an
around Eagle offers a diverse and well-rounded outdoor recreation
experience. The steep side slopes and pockets of poor soil and add
challenge to the trail experience.
Existing/New Access Points
Multiple access points to the trails in Eagle allow for easy access to most
of the residents in town. This ease of approach encourages residents to
exercise by lowering the hurdle to access. From existing access points in
Eagle Ranch and the Bluffs neighborhood, to future access development
in the Hay Meadow community, access is attainable for most areas of
town.
Physically Active Population
The physically active population in Eagle has always used the trails in and
around Town. Their trail use isn’t limited to just exercising on the trails, but
also building and maintaining them.
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Parking
The Town of Eagle has several small parking areas available that are
immediately adjacent to several trailheads. Parking at the bottom of
Boneyard is limited to approximately six cars, but a block away is an
overflow parking area for a school park and ball field. Eagle Ranch has
several parking areas trail users can access including the lot on Arroyo
Drive and the parking lot at the Eagle Ranch Pavilion. In addition to the
parking lots, the proximity of Eagle’s downtown area to the trails lends
itself well for on-street parking and should be encouraged.
Climate and Seasonal Use Patterns
Eagle sits in a bit of a banana
belt for the Eagle River Valley.
The snow is typically gone a
month or two earlier than the up
valley trails. This longer season,
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valley the opportunity to access
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Opportunities on Public Lands
Eagle has a history of working with the local land agencies to accomplish
common goals. The management plan process and subsequent
designations on BLM lands surrounding Eagle will only make for more
varied and sustainable recreation opportunities.
Scenic Landscapes
The Eagle Valley is blessed with 360-degree views that are awe-inspiring.
From the New York Range and Hardscrabble Mountain to the south and
Castle Peak to the north, outdoor enthusiasts get to look up often and be
reminded of the beauty that surrounds them.
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Constraints
Limited Space for New Trails on Town of Eagle Open Space
The Town of Eagle open space is procured through land development and
purchases through open space funds. The open space land around Eagle
is a finite resource, but sees heavy use and continued pressures from
both human activity and wildlife.
Multiple Landowners and Agencies
The balancing act of aligning management practices as well as agency
goals is difficult. The US Forest Service, BLM, Town of Eagle and Eagle
County all manage lands that are adjacent to one another and provide an
urban wild land interface. The increased recreation pressures and need
for proper management techniques for logging, grazing, hunting and other
land uses requires all agencies to communicate and align goals.
Topography
The frequently steep slopes immediately around Eagle create several
difficulties for trail construction and maintenance. Typically, steeper terrain
lends itself well to construction, but when it comes to incorporating lower
barrier trails into the system, the steeper terrain can cause problems.
More planning and more detailed construction is required to create low
barrier trails in steep terrain.
Soils
The terrain and soils immediately surrounding Eagle are a mix of very
desirable building soils and soils that are non-cohesive and not suitable for
any trail construction. Unfortunately the existing trails in Eagle crisscross
these types of soils creating very sustainable treads in one area and
treads that will need continued maintenance a short distance away. (See
Appendix B for specific soils details)
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Parking
Parking immediately adjacent to trailheads and trails is limited to a small
BLM lot at the top of Second St./Bellyache Rd and the Arroyo Drive
parking area in Eagle Ranch. This limited parking can lead to problems of
trail users parking on residential streets or worse yet being discouraged to
use the trails at all because of access.
Climate and seasonal use patterns
A variable winter season can push users inside when cold or invite them
outside on milder days. This, coupled with seasonal closures, tends to
push winter trail use to Bellyache Mountain and the Boneyard trail. The
Boneyard trail, while properly designed and constructed in 2005, does see
user damage from the increased usage during times of bare, soft soil.
Sensitive Species
Harrington’s Penstemon (Penstemon harringtonii) is a sensitive plant
species, which occurs only in Colorado, and predominantly in Eagle
County. It is found in dry, sagebrush plant communities between 6,400
and 9,400 feet. Although it is not listed as threatened or endangered under
the Federal Endangered Species Act, it is included on the Bureau of Land
Management Colorado State Sensitive Species list. Any proposed new
trail alignments or re-routes crossing through sage brush would need to be
surveyed for Harrington’s Penstemon by a BLM botanist or a BLM
approved consulting botanist, unless they have already been surveyed by
the BLM. Trail construction in Harrington’s Penstemon habitat is not
impossible, but it does require more intensive environmental review by the
BLM.
Abram’s Creek contains a sensitive species of cutthroat trout. The Division
of Parks and Wildlife has been working to secure additional water rights
for Abram’s Creek to increase flows and thereby improve the habitat. The
BLM has said that any proposed crossings of Abrams Creek would be
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closely scrutinized, and would likely require at least a bridge structure to
avoid any sedimentation.
Wildlife
The Brush Creek Valley, Hardscrabble Mountain Area, and East Eagle
Area are all considered to be extremely valuable deer and elk habitat by
the Division of Parks and Wildlife (DPW). The area is of course famous for
its excellent hunting. The DPW classifies much of the area as Mule Deer
Severe Winter Range and Elk Severe Winter Range, meaning these are
areas that the animals move to in order to survive the harshest winters. All
of the greater Eagle area is classified as deer and elk winter range,
meaning this is where large numbers of animals migrate to and inhabit
each winter. From a trails perspective, elk and deer habitat and migration
patterns must be taken into consideration when determining when trails
can be open and their location.
Visioning Process
Public open houses were planned to invite local residents and trail users to
comment on amenities, connections and features they would like to see in the
trail system. The open houses were advertised through newspaper and radio
ads, internet outlets and flyers posted locally. Land managers, including the
BLM’s Recreation Planner, attended the meetings.
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User group comments included motorized (OHV type not specified), mountain
biking, hiking, equestrian and other. Other included trail expansion opponents,
and hunters.
Comments were made via direct remarks written on a map or by submitting
separate sheets of statements. All comment summations can be found in
Appendix C: Comments. All comments were then collected and separated into
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New uses, connections and trails on BLM lands
Specific uses in Hernage Gulch
Seasonal closures
Acquisition of more open space properties
Trail access on west side of town
The initial open house and visioning process collected just over 90 comments
from six different user groups. Below is a list of comments that appeared three or
more times during the first open house on 14 August 2013:
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Purchase A&R property adjacent to Eagle Ranch as TOE Open Space (5
Comments).
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Continue to maintain and enforce the Hernage Gulch mechanized closure
(Hernage Anti-Bike, 7 Comments)
Open Hernage Gulch to mechanized travel (Hernage Pro-Bike, 3
Comments)
Create legal access opportunity across Corky’s property at the bottom of
Hockett Gulch (3 Comments)
Sawmill Trail (Hardscrabble Mountain) create loops, east west trails, have
no closures to separate users, provide separate use trails in area (7
Comments)
The second open house and visioning process collected just over 27 comments
from two different user groups. Below is a list of comments that appeared three
or more times during the second open house on 23 October 2013:
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Create motorized access on the east side of Hockett along with easement
or access through Corky’s property (3 Comments)
Create formal camping opportunities around Eagle. Comments suggested
Bellyache Ridge, Hardscrabble, town open space (3 Comments)
Access year around for Haymaker trails (3 Comments)
Proposed New Trails and Facilities
Proposed Trail Corridors and Amenities
Trails
The existing trail system in and around the town of Eagle has been designed and
constructed in a traditional stacked loop system. Three distinct systems exist:
Eagle Ranch, Bellyache Ridge and Hardscrabble Mountain.
Each of these systems offers a different experience for trail users. Eagle Ranch
caters to beginner trail users with a front country feel on trails with short, mellow
climbs and very little in the way of trail texture. The short loops that are possible
in Eagle Ranch offer outings as short as 30 minutes and as long as several
hours.
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The Bellyache Ridge trail system consists of intermediate trails with sustained
climbs, more tread texture and technical descents. The loop options on Bellyache
Ridge are limited to just three trails: The Boneyard, The Racecourse, and The
Pool and Ice Rink Trail. While this does fulfill many user’s trail needs, the addition
of a loop on the north side of Bellyache would allow users to only have to climb
the mountain once to get more time in nature. The additional loop would also
spread users out on the only trail in Eagle open year around.
Hardscrabble Mountain offers trail users a remote backcountry feel and
experience with long sustained climbs and technical descents. The loop options
on Hardscrabble abound with the opportunities for one-hour rides to all day
outings. The current access routes up Hardscrabble offer challenge in the way of
sustained steep climbing and technical trails. This challenge keeps some less
skilled or less fit users from accessing the trails until they are ready and acts as a
natural population filter.
Additional trail corridors should be considered throughout the lifetime of a trail
system. Expansion for increased usage, reroutes around unsustainable areas
and access to new land acquisitions are all future needs that should be planned
for. The proposed trail additions listed were selected to increase both trail
mileage and to diversify trail experiences.
Increasing trail mileage in the immediate vicinity around Eagle is needed to help
spread users out in the existing system. By creating multiple loops with shared
starting and ending points the system allows users to utilize existing trailheads
and access points, but spread out user and social impacts throughout the trail
system.
Additional trail experiences in and around Eagle keep the majority of users on the
front country trails. These front country trails are easier for user access,
maintenance, search and rescue and the options of long or short trail
experiences.
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Boneyard Trail-The Bellyache Ridge trails are the only true intermediate
experience with immediate access from Eagle. The access to the trails is
currently via a .20-mile road that averages an 18% grade it’s entire length.
A proposed re-route beginning at the pocket park 150 meters north of the
current BLM parking area would provide an access that would provide an
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experience a user would have on the Boneyard Trail. Lowering the barrier
for entry on this trail start would also help spread some of the pressure off
the Eagle Ranch trails (Figure 2).
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Boneyard Trail-Offering more intermediate mileage available from town
would help take pressure off Eagle Ranch and offer a less committing
outing than Hardscrabble Mountain. A proposed loop to the north of the
existing Boneyard Trail would add more mileage, spread users out and
diversify experiences even more (Figure 2).
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Bellyache Alternate Loop- A looped trail located in the sage cirque at the
top of Boneyard would provide more intermediate mileage available from
town. Like the Boneyard Trail additions, the additional mileage would help
alleviate pressure on the Eagle Ranch loops. The proposed loop to the
east of the existing Boneyard Trail terminus would add more mileage,
spread users out and diversify experiences even more (Figure 2).
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Riddle Trail-Development of additional trails on Eagle Open Space is finite
endeavor. A one-mile loop could be designed and easily constructed
connecting the Riddle Trail to the Hardscrabble Road Connector trail on
BLM land. The alternative trail would add another loop to the north and
allow users to experience the open sage meadows that cover the small
mesas around Eagle. It would also increase mileage and aid in spreading
users out even more on the trails (Figure 3).
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Third Gulch Loop – The design and construction of a loop to on the west
side Third Gulch Road would allow users to venture out on a shorter loop
from the Arroyo Parking Lot. The proposed 2.6-mile loop would take users
up from where the BLM road crosses onto Town of Eagle open space.
This loop would showcase the lower sage slopes of Third Gulch up to the
ridge line on the east side of Hernage Creek. The entire loop would be
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Bike Park Facility
Through redevelopment, community involvement, and active management, the
pool and ice rink area has the potential to be a core cycling access point.
Trailhead development and the addition of a bike park in conjunction with the
existing BMX track and new Haymaker trail near the Pool and Ice Rink facility
would help make this parking area a main trail hub. The Town would need to
consider the overall recreation value for using this piece of land for a bike park
versus possible future plans for other recreational facilities. Grants are available
from organizations including IMBA and GOCO for the construction of bike parks.
Development of a small skills areas along with a series pump and jump trails
would help to engage the current and next generation of cyclists and park
supporters. The proposed park’s proximity to the trails originating from the
shared facilities will allow riders of all abilities to learn basic riding skills.
Progression to the adjacent singletrack trails will allow riders to practice technical
riding skills and build fitness for future access to the vast backcountry trail
network on Bellyache Ridge and Hardscrabble Mountain.
Bike parks can utilize existing park infrastructure for easy access and use
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Trail connections
Additional connections
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Mikes Night Out/Blue Grouse Trail-The backcountry trail experiences that
Mikes Night Out and Blue Grouse offer are very desirable to both local
and visiting trail users. The two trails share an exit into the Abrams Creek
drainage via an existing ditch bank. The current exit features a steep fall
line trail. The proposed re-route would take users down Mikes Night Out
and allow them to get on Blue Grouse and head back west or take the
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mile proposed connection would offer a longer off-road connection for
users to access Brush Creek Road and Hardscrabble Road. This
connection would offer an extension to the Pool and Ice Rink Trail and
allow users to access the trails on Hardscrabble Road via a different
access. A long contour trail at the bottom of Pool and Ice Rink, crossing
Road Gulch and paralleling Brush Creek Road on BLM property would
provide the key alignment. Access to Trail Gulch Road would need to be
up higher on BLM land where the alignment can use the existing Trail
Gulch Road to access Brush Creek Road or cross onto Hardscrabble
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3rd Gulch to Abrams Gulch – This connection has long been a goal of local
riders. It would enable riders so start and the Arroyo Parking lot and
access the heart of the Hardscrabble trail system. A connection would
have to either cross entirely on BLM, or could include a combination of
Town open space land, BLM land and a possible easement across
existing private property. While the Hernage Gulch area has received
alternate management practices in the past, a connection well south of
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rode up Boneyard and descended Pool and Ice a way to complete their
loop with minimal travel on streets. The current connection involves riding
through neighborhoods to get to the hard path trail system. This is not at
all intuitive for riders who are not familiar with the area. A new connection
would involve crossing the Town of Eagle’s Spud Cellar property, and
would be subject to the restrictions contained in the conservation
easement held by the Eagle Valley Land Trust . Alternately the western
most conceptual leg shown could be a continuation of the existing paved
path system. This paved connection would make an entire connection
possible from the cemetery to the Pool and Ice Rink as well as Eagle
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Maintenance of Existing Trails
The existing trail system in and around the town of Eagle has been designed and
constructed in a traditional stacked loop system. Three distinct systems exist:
Eagle Ranch, Bellyache Ridge and Hardscrabble Mountain.
Most trails exist in sustainable locations and can weather the varied use
pressures very well. Other trails, or sections of trails, are located in less than
ideal locations and are prone to both use and environmental damage.
The existing trails, even when located in sustainable locations, do require
occasional maintenance to keep them from degrading to an unusable tread. A
detailed maintenance plan for the trails accessible from Eagle can be located in
the Appendix A. The trails should see annual or biennial maintenance focusing
on user experience and the health of the tread. Illustrations are located in the
Appendix B.
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Knicks should be implemented at the bottom of every grade reversal and
where natural water flows cross the trail. The trails were constructed using
accepted construction techniques, but over time trail use and water flow
have created tread cupping. This cupping should be removed in the low
areas where water collects and/or crosses on the trail to prevent muddy
sections and encourage good sheet flow.
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Rolling Grade Dips (RGD’s) are a manufactured grade reversal and
require more sweat equity during their construction, but are good problem
solvers. These should be located in areas where trails cross old roadbeds
or where there are long lengths of trail with no grade reversals. Old
roadbeds typically act as water funnels and there are several instances
where they are funneling entire slopes of water on the trail.
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Re-leveling tread and re-contouring of the back slope is needed from soil
migrating off the back slope and creating an unacceptable camber to the
tread. Other causes are soft outside critical edges that slough with use
and water flow. Re-leveling tread invites users to the middle of the trail
where the tread is strongest and keeps people off the outside critical edge
keeping the tread from migrating downhill. This type of maintenance is
generally performed in key areas where tread widening or creep is either
dangerous to users or environmentally unappealing.
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Living in a high mountain desert means slow vegetation growth, but there
is still growth. A thorough pruning plan on the trail corridor should be
carried out every other year, or even every third year. Removing punjis
(small trunks coming up and out of the ground), coat hangers (branches
that have been cut, but extend into the trail) as well as pruning back of
new growth helps keep users in the middle of the trail and away from the
outside critical edge. This opens up sightlines on two-way trails allowing
uphill and downhill users to see each other easier. It also allows users to
see what they are about to encounter on the trail and prepare for it earlier.
Care must be taken though to keep the corridor narrow since it is this tight
feeling that keeps actual speeds low.
As noted in Opportunities and Constraints, there are several environmental and
social considerations to take into account when closing old trails or opening new
ones.
The soils, wildlife and plant life in and around Eagle survive in a delicate balance
due to cold winters, warm summers and high altitudes. Care should be taken to
identify real impacts to existing concerns. Critical winter habitat for large
mammals, existing populations of endangered plants and slopes of poor soils
need to be identified before trails are closed or opened. This duty of care will
result in a sustainable trail and trail system that is able to celebrate the outdoors
around Eagle, rather than degrade it.
Of particular note is the racecourse trails around the Haymaker property near the
Eagle pool and ice rink. Due to soils that can tolerate only low shear force when
dry (primarily Yamo Loam and Gypsum land-Gypsiorthids) and the intended use
as a racecourse these loops will require additional maintenance. Performing
maintenance early in the spring and post monsoon when there is adequate soil
moisture will help aid in tread compaction and combat both user based and
natural erosion. Care should also be taken around the risk/reward passing
sections that utilize wooden features. These features should be inspected
regularly for failing wood and unstable rocks.
Social impacts of proposed and closed trails can be mitigated through education
about the why of trail creation and closures. Seeking input from the trails
community also creates buy in and ownership that helps with peer management.
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Proper trail closures should utilize a thorough rehabilitation process of removing
compacted tread, addition of an organic layer and the planting of vertical
deadfall. The latter is particularly important in order to remove the view of a
corridor in the vertical plane.
Prioritization for New Trails and Facilities
New Trails and Facilities
The potential is incredible for increasing the number and satisfaction of visitors to
the trails around the Town of Eagle. Increasing trails and offering re-routes is a
good scenario to raise the public’s knowledge, care and protection of the local
historic, cultural and natural resources.
Protecting natural resources is the main priority of any re-routes or new trails
proposed. Steep, fall line and unsustainable trails have been suggested for
reroutes (see Appendix A). Not only will this help with existing and potential
resource damage, but it will also improve the user experience on the trails.
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Abrams Ridge Trail-The Abrams Ridge Trail is the best location for low
barrier access to the trails on Hardscrabble Mountain. The current
alignment has several sections that are too steep and are experiencing
both water and user damage. These sections should be re-routed to both
lower the grade for users and to take care of water damage. These
sections for re-route are also located on slopes with less than desirable
soils for construction. As noted in the planning open houses, the
acquisition of the property at the base of Abrams Creek, known as the
A&R Property, would offer better access to Abrams ridge as well as an
alternate access point from Eagle Ranch (Figures 4 and 6).
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Bailey Trail-The steep descent on the Bailey Trail into 3rd Gulch follows an
old cattle or game trail and averages over 17% grade on poor soil. The
increased popularity of the Eagle Ranch trails have led to user based and
environmental based trail damage. Deep rutting, loose soil and exposed
roots have made this section unsustainable. A re-route to the north would
add more mileage to the Eagle Ranch system and allow the trail to be
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designed and constructed in a more sustainable manner. This would serve
the users and the environment better than the current alignment (Figure
3).
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Horton/School House Rock – Work with the BLM to possibly re-route the
upper part of School House Rock Trail to achieve both lower grades and
better sustainability. By making this trail more accessible it would off an
alternate route onto Hardscrabble. Creating an appealing route via the
Horton/School House Rock trail would also make current social access
across adjacent private property unappealing (Figure 4).
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Several smaller re-routes would help with user experience and
sustainability of trails. These are highlighted in depth in the appendix and
include:
o Several small re-routes along Abrams Ridge. These re-routes take
the trail off of slopes susceptible to both user and natural erosion.
o Addition of meandering sections on the Wall Trail to slow fast users
down and allow for water to move freely off the trail.
o Lengthening out the bridge underpass on the Mayer Gulch trail to
allow for better sightlines of users encountering one another. The
current alignment brings users into a blind corner at potentially high
speeds.
o Expansion of the intersection of the Turniphead Trail and Mayer
Gulch Trail. The current T intersection is seeing increased natural
and user-based erosion. A new triangle intersection would allow for
better drainage and a better user experience.
o Closing and re-routing the steep climb above the old ditch
alignment on the Riddle Trail. A proposed extension along the rest
of the ditch would bring users to the same point and tie in with the
proposed re-build of the turns above Haystacker Drive.
o Moving the turns above Haystacker Drive further north (lower turn)
and further south (upper turn) to both lengthen the legs of trail
between the turns and add a more level turning platform.
o Moving the turns below the water tank on the Wall Trail to a more
level turning platform. This will both create more sustainable turns
and help lower the grades between the turns.
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New Trails and Facilities Phasing and Priorities
Trails
Phasing of trails should be based on both need and sustainability. The “low
hanging fruit” projects would be work that could be performed easily and
affordably. For system expansion and larger re-routes a phasing plan as follows
can be implemented:
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Horton/School House Rock Re-route
Pool and Ice to Boneyard Connection
The remaining proposed trails and re-routes should be based on availability of
maintenance crews and identifying the areas that need immediate attention. The
suggested maintenance in Appendix ‘A’ is highlighted to designate items that
should receive immediate attention.
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The addition of trailhead facilities is limited in and around Eagle. Existing parking
on Arroyo Drive in Eagle Ranch and Bluffs Drive in Eagle are the only formally
designated trailhead parking areas. Expansion of these facilities as well as
additions in other areas would offer more access.
The addition of changing rooms and restrooms at the Arroyo Drive Trailhead
would act to formalize that trailhead. Possible expansion of the Arroyo lot from
the existing twelve parking spaces and four trailer spaces would encourage more
users to start their ride in Eagle Ranch at the larger, more formalized lot.
The lots size at existing trailheads was noted in the open houses as not being
conducive to horse trailer parking. On trails that allow equestrian use, access by
truck and trailer should be considered.
The Bluffs parking area is smaller with room for only four to five vehicles. The
area is located between two houses making expansion difficult. The more ideal
parking area is located two blocks to the west off of Mill Road and Bluffs Drive.
This twenty-one space lot offers
substantial parking for the
Bellyache Ridge system. Both
the adjacent park and trail users
could utilize the addition of a
public restroom. A proper kiosk
would also help to formalize this
lot encouraging trail users to
start their outing here.
Future trailhead expansion at the
existing pool and ice rink parking
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hundred vehicles. The addition of restrooms, changing rooms, trailhead kiosks
and information booths would serve both the BMX track and trail systems in and
around Eagle.
A smaller trailhead similar to Arroyo Drive located on the east end of the
Haymeadow development would offer an additional access for open space.
Keeping the lot small with a minimalist kiosk and no restrooms would offer
parking and quick access for hikers, runners and dog walkers.
As more development happens in and around Eagle it would be important to
keep integrating open space, trails and trailhead access into those communities.
Particularly important places would be parcels on the south side of Brush Creek
Road with access to Hardscrabble Mountain and additional access points on the
north and west sides of Bellyache Ridge.
For cyclists, or users wanting to start their outings further from the trailhead, the
on street parking on Broadway St. and East 5th St. can provide access. Parking
in town would offer existing bathrooms and changing facilities at the town park as
well as give access to local businesses catering to the trail user’s needs.
Trailhead Phasing and Priorities
Phasing of trailheads should be based on both access and opportunity. The
easier trailhead projects would be in conjunction with infrastructure development
near them. For trailhead expansion a phasing plan as follows can be
implemented:
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Formalize the Bluffs Dr./Mill Rd. parking area
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Integration of parking areas as Eagle develops further up Brush Creek
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Signage
The current signage for the trails and trail systems on Eagle Open Space is
adequate. Informational kiosks at all open space access points notify users what
trail they are on, provide an overview map and include rules and regulations.
Additional carsonite posts in the system act as confidence markers and let users
know what intersection they are at.
The BLM lands surrounding Eagle are more minimalist in their signage approach.
Carsonite markers indicating trail names as well as occasional confidence
marker at old road intersections act as guides. This signage plan acts to keep a
non-invasive signage feel creating a backcountry setting on a front country trail.
Venturing further from Eagle onto USFS lands the signage becomes even more
minimal with carsonite posts at intersections directing users with trail names and
arrows. Like the BLM signage, this approach creates a backcountry setting with
few signs to clutter the landscape with.
In addition to the carsonite signs on all the trails, the local trail group has created
an additional style that trends throughout the entire trail system in and around
Eagle. Homemade, engraved wooden plaques adorn trees and fence posts
throughout the trails with trail names on them. This creative approach is an
additional aid for navigation and lends a unique style to the area’s trails.
Signage on the racecourse loops near the Haymeadow development will require
a unique approach to signage. The use of half or short Carsonite posts will keep
the signage low and hidden from afar in this treeless area. The signage here
should also include clear guidelines to follow the direction specific trails. The
racecourse was built and designed to be travelled in a specific direction and the
signage should reflect that.
In addition to offering trail specific information, additional signage could be added
that defines common rides rather than individual trails. An example would be blue
blazes that identify a Boneyard to Ice Rink back to Boneyard loop. It would allow
for visitors to quickly identify rides based on their time and fitness. Signing for
rides should allow for the following considerations:
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Use unique colors or symbols for each ride
Keep directions and intersections simple
Use rides to direct traffic to and from trailheads and/or parking
Define rides both online and at trailhead kiosks
Keep rides in the front country so as not to lure users in over their heads
Future signage should follow the current plan. The addition of more informative
kiosks at major access points (Arroyo Drive, Bluffs Parking Lot, Pool and Ice
Rink) would help establish those areas as major trailheads. Maintaining robust
information in the front country allows new users to navigate quickly and
confidently as they explore the open space in and around Eagle. The minimal
signage on trails in the backcountry preserves the feeling of solitude and
exploration while still allowing easy and safe navigation. The installation of
signage at key street intersections around town should also be explored so that
visitors can more easily find their way to trailhead parking.
Navigating to the various trailheads and parking areas around town can be
challenging, especially for visitors. It is recommended that the Town develop a
signage strategy, which makes it easier for people driving through Town to find
these starting locations. Some of the directional arrows and text could be added
to the bottom of the existing Town signs, but some new signs would need to be
installed.
Cost Opinion
Trail Development
The approximate construction cost was evaluated based upon Trail Solutions’
experience on similar projects. The costs noted in this report are for construction
only, and do not include planning, design, permitting, easements/purchases,
trailhead development except where noted, erosion control, or project
management. It is important to note that the actual length of a constructed trail is
typically 10-20 percent greater than the designed length, due to the turns and
undulations of a trail tread on the landscape.
Costs associated with using conservation corps crews are based on Trail
Solutions’ experience on similar projects. For both professional trail builders and
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conservation corps crews rates can vary greatly based upon a variety of factors,
including: remote nature of the work, demand for trail contractors in a given year,
terrain, vegetation, and length of the build season.
Use of local volunteer labor should be limited to smaller projects. Typically
volunteer groups vary in interest, work experience and numbers. Designing
projects that can be completed in one day and that create a high sense of
ownership keeps volunteer groups motivated. This motivation helps create a
more solid core of volunteers to help take care of more trail maintenance and
construction.
The use of BLM, USFS and Town of Eagle staff for trail maintenance and
construction depends on multiple factors, including: demands of other
professional duties, time of year, budget constraints, trail building expertise and
overall availability. All too often land managers wear many different hats and are
pulled in many directions. Sometimes the trails are a focus, but other resource
management and personnel management duties can and do take priority.
Signage and maintenance are a re-occurring cost throughout the life a trail. Trail
maintenance is typically performed every 3-5 years with an emphasis on
sustainability and making sure it meets the needs of the users. Costs on
maintenance vary depending on both natural and user based factors, including:
heavy rain events, drought, heavy use during wet periods, tree fall, excessive soil
shear through use, water and wind. Typical maintenance costs are around 5%10% of the trails’ capital cost every 3-5 years. This assumes that the trail was
built using accepted construction practices.
The trailhead development in the opinion is based on costs incurred by the
National Park Service and United States Forest Service on various projects
around the United States. Actual costs can vary widely depending on grading,
flatwork, parking lot treatments, restrooms, kiosks and other amenities.
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Seasonal Maintenance and Construction Crews
Many communities and counties around the nation employ seasonal trail crews
to protect, enhance and maintain their trail investments. As Eagle grows in both
population and trail mileage it will be important to continue providing access to
the places and experiences people move there for.
A seasonal trail crew would be able to provide substantial maintenance on the
existing trail system over the course of three to four months. The knick, rolling
grade dips, re-routes and re-builds recommended on the Town of Eagle trail
system alone could keep a crew of two to three individuals busy for many
months.
The seasonal trail crew would be supervised by the Eagle Open Space
Coordinator and able to operate as both a trail crew and fulfill other open space
labor needs.
Potential Funding Sources
The grant and funding sources listed do provide a substantial amount of support
in Colorado. Exploring additional federal, regional, state and local resources for
health, recreation and trails funding could result in more.
Great Outdoors Colorado Trails and GOCO Large Scale Project Funding
Annual Colorado Conservation Trust Fund Allocation
Volunteer for Outdoor Colorado
Federal Recreational Trails Program
Rural Drainage and Flood Control
Developer Partnerships
Philanthropic, business and individual donations
Local and County Recreational Sales Taxes
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Conclusion
Eagle’s location in Colorado lends itself to be a year around playground for the
increasingly outdoor oriented resident and visitor. Recent press coverage in local
newspapers and nationally circulated magazines has helped spread the word
that Eagle is the place to visit, recreate and live. The addition of trails and the
related infrastructure outlined in this report will help keep Eagle on the national
radar.
It is important to remember that while the trails can be an economic anchor for
visitors they also create a high quality of life for locals. Locals can see direct
benefit from the trails themselves or the trickle down benefit of increased local
tax revenue. Either way, trails are and continue to be an affordable investment
into a community’s well being and sustainability.
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Appendix A - Maintenance
Maintenance Opinion
Point
Trail
Comments
Priority
461 Boneyard Trail
Pocket Park in the Bluffs. Alternate start point
Low
462 Boneyard Trail
Ridge to gain for alternate start
Low
463 Boneyard Trail
Alternate start intersection with road-Arroyos to east too big to cross
Low
464 Boneyard Trail
Blind corner at trail entrance. High vs. low speed. Consider use of chokes to slow users
High
465 Boneyard Trail
Turn. Plant sage and small trees on inside of turn to keep users up higher
Medium
466 Boneyard Trail
Rolling Grade Dip (RGD)
Medium
467 Boneyard Trail
Rolling Grade Dip (RGD) above turn
Medium
468 Boneyard Trail
RGD at bottom of stacked turns-Capture all water from upper leg
Medium
469 Boneyard Trail
Turn-Build up berm to tie in with natural rock. Lower grade on alternate line and use dirt in berm
Low
470 Boneyard Trail
Crossing-Rebench and level tread in and out of crossing. Armor small side channel crossing
High
471 Boneyard Trail
RGD at old road crossing. Keep water on road and off of trail
Medium
472 Boneyard Trail
RGD at old road crossing. Keep water on road and off of trail
Medium
473 Boneyard Trail
Alternate start for Boneyard extension loop. Utilize natural armor crossing for drainage
Low
474 Boneyard Trail
Crossing-Rebench and level tread in and out of crossing
High
475 Boneyard Trail
RGD-capture all uphill water
Medium
476 Boneyard Trail
Large RGD needed. Water sheeting across 3 legs of trail. Guide water southwest into drainage
High
477 Boneyard Trail
RGD-capture trail and sheet flow and guide it north
Medium
478 Boneyard Trail
RGD-Top of 65 meters of riling on trail. Needs attention
High
479 Boneyard Trail
Social lot/hunting camp. Collecting water onto trail. Recommend closure
Low
480 Boneyard Trail
RGD below turn. Push water off
Medium
481 Boneyard Trail
Stock Pond. Define a single trail around pond. Pond is utilizing uphill trail to fill it.
Medium
482 Boneyard Trail
RGD on road below green gate. Keep water on road
Medium
483 Boneyard Trail
Multiple RGD's (4) to fix 50 meters of riling
High
484 Boneyard Trail
RGD above turn
Medium
485 Boneyard Trail
Flat traverse. Cupped tread is trapping water. Knick at low spots along entire traverse
Low
486 Boneyard Trail
Sage meadow traverse. Knick and RGD low spots to encourage water movement
Medium
487 Boneyard Trail
Start of side slope in sage meadow. Good place to shed some water with RGD or knick
Medium
488 Boneyard Trail
RGD
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489 Boneyard Trail
RGD
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490 Boneyard Trail
Proposed intersection for Boneyard extension loop. Good sightlines and flat for 3-way int.
Low
491 Boneyard Trail
Old road/trail corridor connecting to Bellyache Rd. Very steep. Consider re-route. RGD at bottom
Medium
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Maintenance Opinion
Point
Trail
Comments
Priority
492 Redneck Ridge
Eastern start to Redneck Ridge trail
Low
493 Redneck Ridge
Road is funneling water down trail. RGD on road to push water south
High
494 Redneck Ridge
Redundant loop. Straight trail needs RGD at upper road. Abandon and close loop to south
Medium
495 Redneck Ridge
RGD at road crossing
Medium
496 Redneck Ridge
Top of social trail cutoff that avoids steep technical drainage to north
Low
497 Redneck Ridge
Very steep section of trail in drainage. Meandering and roots keep trail intact
Medium
498 Redneck Ridge
Bottom of social trail cutoff that avoids steep technical drainage to north
Medium
499 Redneck Ridge
Start of descent on poor gyspum soil
Low
500 Redneck Ridge
re-build berms. Need better soil or add binder to sustain them
Medium
501 Redneck Ridge
Short, steep fall line section. Keep. Address water and trail flow
Medium
502 Redneck Ridge
Brake bumps, ruts, dificult soil. Consider armoring or hardening and address trail flow
Medium
503 Redneck Ridge
Steep Turn. Create berm to allow less braking above turn and push users around turn
High
504 Bailey Trail
Severe tread cupping. No outlet. Consider re-route uphill eventually
Medium
505 Bailey Trail
Begin series of RGD's up hill. Push water north
High
506 Bailey Trail
RGD re-do. Too abrupt
High
507 Bailey Trail
End series of RGD's. Push water north or south. Consider re-route
High
508 Bailey Trail
Begin RGD's on east side
Medium
509 Bailey Trail
End RGD's
Medium
510 Riddle Trail
RGD at road crossing
Medium
511 Riddle Trail
Knick for drainage. Keep sage intact!
Medium
512 Riddle Trail
Straigt run of fall line trail with chicane. Poor trail flow. Consider re-route with more wiggle
High
513 Riddle Trail
Trail near perpindicular to cliff. Construct catchers mitt berm to guide users on trail
High
Knicks
Medium
515 Wall Trail
Knicks
Medium
516 Wall Trail
Big RGD
Medium
517 Wall Trail
Big RGD
Medium
518 Wall Trail
Close and rehabilitate turn here. Re-locate turn to 519
Medium
519 Wall Trail
New location of turn
Medium
520 Wall Trail
Road section of trail. Consider multiple RGD's to drain road. Machine?
Low
521 Wall Trail
RGD
Medium
522 Wall Trail
Bottom of very steep (30%+) grade. Consider closing and contour around
High
523 Wall Trail
Relocate turns to lengthen and lower grade of trail legs
High
524 Wall Trail
Relocate turns to lengthen and lower grade of trail legs
High
525 Wall Trail
Access to old ditch. Consider this alignment for contour
High
514 Wall Trail
526 Mayer Gulch
Triangle intersection rather than T. Better trail flow and drainage
Low
527 Mayer Gulch
RGD
Medium
528 Mayer Gulch
RGD
Medium
529 Mayer Gulch
RGD
Medium
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Maintenance Opinion
Point
Trail
Comments
Priority
530 Turniphead Trail
RGD at bottom of hill
Medium
531 Turniphead Trail
Inspect bridge monthly and maintain inspection log
High
532 Turniphead Trail
RGD
Medium
738 Horton Trail
Trail Start-Very steep gravel road to start of trail. Consider re-route of trail to east
Medium
739 Horton Trail
Straight run of trail. Cupped tread. 1-2 RGD's pushing water northeast
Medium
740 Horton Trail
RGD above turn. Capture water rilling on trail and sideslope.
High
741 Horton Trail
Knick above upper turn
Medium
742 Horton Trail
Knick above turn
Medium
743 Horton Trail
Straight run of trail. Cupped tread. 1-2 RGD's pushing water southeast
Medium
744 Horton Trail
Old road intersection. Bermed RGD pushing water north and riders down the trail.
Medium
745 Abrams Trail
Start of Abrams Trail.
Low
746 Abrams Trail
Straight run of trail. Cupped tread. 1-2 RGD's pushing water northeast
Low
747 Abrams Trail
RGD. Note 30 meters of rilling
High
748 Abrams Trail
Big knick above turn
High
749 Abrams Trail
Deberm drain/trail crossing
High
750 Abrams Trail
Consider 2 turn re-route to close steep section of trail. +/- 100 meter re-route
Low
751 Abrams Trail
Start of series of 3-4 RGD's
Medium
752 Abrams Trail
End of RGD series from 751
Medium
753 Abrams Trail
Accentuate arroyo crossing dip. Keep water on trail.
High
754 Abrams Trail
Silver Spur intersection.
Low
755 Abrams Trail
Fence to BLM. Consider proper cattle proof style here. T-post gate is narrow for handlebars.
High
The attached maps show approximate locations of each point in the trail system. When
implementing a maintenance plan, all areas should be identified and marked in the field
before hand. This allows for the most efficient use of resources, whether they are
volunteer, conservation corps or professional trail crews.
Note: The amount of maintenance needed on the Hardscrabble trails is extensive.
Identifying every maintenance location in the backcountry is beyond the scope of this
plan.
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Examples of Trail Maintenance Tasks
Knick
Knicks are called out in several
sections of the maintenance plan.
They should be located on gentle
grades of trail that are collecting
water. These are typically in lower
areas that over time have been
cupped and are now trapping
water. Care should be taken to
make the depression long enough
as to not cause an abrupt change
for the user, but big enough to
shed water easily.
Rolling Grade Dips (RGD)
RGD’s can be located on steeper
sections of trail where water is
becoming trapped. The knick and
ramp should be constructed with
enough length to not cause abrupt
changes for the users. Longer
sections of trail that are
experiencing rilling should receive
a series of RGD’s to shed as
much water as possible.
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Stone Pitch Armoring
Areas called out for
armoring should use the
stone pitching
technique. It provides
for a more durable
armoring with little need
for very large stones. It
also sits in the trail tread
more and is less prone
to frost heave from the
winter freeze and thaw.
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Appendix B – Soil Erosion Characteristics
The following soil study has vast areas of soil shown to have a high hazard
analysis. While the soil is indeed highly friable and has poor shear strength, the
existing trail design, use patterns and weather patterns create an environment
where the trails aren’t experiencing the worst case scenarios that were used in
creating this analysis. The following information was provided by the USDA
National Resource Conservation Service and the WebSoilSurvey website:
“The ratings in this interpretation indicate the hazard of soil loss from
unsurfaced roads and trails. The ratings are based on soil erosion factor K,
slope, and content of rock fragments.
The ratings are both verbal and numerical. The hazard is described as
"slight," "moderate," or "severe." A rating of "slight" indicates that little or no
erosion is likely; "moderate" indicates that some erosion is likely, that the
roads or trails may require occasional maintenance, and that simple erosioncontrol measures are needed; and "severe" indicates that significant erosion
is expected, that the roads or trails require frequent maintenance, and that
costly erosion-control measures are needed.
Numerical ratings indicate the severity of individual limitations. The ratings
are shown as decimal fractions ranging from 0.01 to 1.00. They indicate
gradations between the point at which a soil feature has the greatest
negative impact on the specified aspect of forestland management (1.00)
and the point at which the soil feature is not a limitation (0.00).
The map unit components listed for each map unit in the accompanying
Summary by Map Unit table in Web Soil Survey or the Aggregation Report in
Soil Data Viewer are determined by the aggregation method chosen. An
aggregated rating class is shown for each map unit. The components listed
for each map unit are only those that have the same rating class as listed for
the map unit. The percent composition of each component in a particular
map unit is presented to help the user better understand the percentage of
each map unit that has the rating presented.”
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