Quick Update

Yes, it's true...we've opened part of phase 3 for your pleasure/pain.  We will continue to work on the remainder of the loop over the next couple weeks.  Also, the part we've opened isn't entirely 100% finalized, so bear with us as you'll notice some slight changes to lines over the next couple weeks...we're not dumbing down the trail...just doing planned work to aid sustainable trails.

The line marked "technical offshoot" is just that...there are technical lines with sally option lines around them.  If you aren't confindent in your abilities go for the XC Racer Geek line. 

Also, we'll be hosting 150 volunteers from Skills USA this Friday.  They'll be helping get as jump on the next section of singletrack we'll be building, so we should have a great jump on trailbuilding this fall/winter.

Swope/ERTA...Front Page news

Our "little" project received some great publicity today, with a Front Page article in the Kansas City Star.

Go here to check it out: http://bit.ly/9JTa54

Thank you VOLUNTEERS. Earn your dirt.

Trailbuilding this Saturday, June 12th.

National Trails Day was a huge success! We had 25+ workers who knocked out another good chunk of phase 3. If things go well, we'll have a short loop of phase 3 done and connected to phase 1 & 2. We're shooting for the end of the month/first of July to open the remainder of phase 3.

Beginner trailworkers all the way to advanced trailbuilders are encouraged to come out. We'll have plenty to do no matter your level of experience.

DETAILS:
Saturday, June 12th, 8a-12p Weather should be about perfect. Come and go as your schedule allows. If you arrive late we'll be just across Oakwood Drive from the main trailhead, so we should be easy to find.

Meeting Place: Hogan/swimming pool at Camp Lake of the Woods on top of the hill. From the main Swope trailhead, drive up Oakwood Drive, take a left at the "Y" and continue on about 300 yards.

Tools: The usual trail tools...Rakes, Shovels, McLeods, Pulaskis, Rogue Hoes, Weedeaters, Blowers, Handsaws, Chainsaws, etc. If you don't have tools, come anyway...we should have plenty.

Recommended Clothing:
Long pants
Boots/Shoes with protection
Work Gloves
Safety Glasses
Bug Spray

Trail Tasting Afterwards:
If the trails are rideable and/or hikeable, we'll do a trail tasting of the new stuff. Workdays are the only time you'll get a chance to check out the new trail before it's open, so come work then get your ride on!

Trailbuilding at Swope....National Trails Day, June 5th

Earthriders Trails Association in association with American Hiking Society will host a trailbuilding day this Saturday, June 5th. With a good turnout we should be VERY CLOSE to opening phase 3. Also, we have some big news to announce!

For more information about National Trails Day go to:
http://www.americanhiking.org/NTD.aspx

DETAILS:
When: Saturday, June 5th...8am-12pm. Come and go as your schedule allows. If you arrive late we'll be just across and up the hill on Oakwood Drive from the main trailhead, so we should be easy to find.

8am-12pm: Trailbuilding
12pm-1pm: Lunch and Drinks provided by Earthriders Trails Association and Heartland Sports Promotions
1p-?: Ride/Hike

If you are planning to eat lunch with us, please email us at swopetrails@gmail.com

Meeting Place: We will be meeting at the Lakewood Shelter House at Camp Lake of the Woods which is just up the hill on Oakwood Drive from the main Swope trailhead, drive up Oakwood Drive, take a left at the "Y" and continue on about 50 yards.  See the map on the right hand side of this page for a map to Swope.

Tools: Rakes, Shovels, McLeods, Pulaskis, Rogue Hoes, Sledge Hammers, Rock Hammers, Weedeaters, Blowers, Handsaws, Chainsaws, etc. If you don't have tools, come anyway...we should have plenty.

Recommended Clothing:
Long pants
Boots/Shoes with protection
Work Gloves
Safety Glasses
Bug Spray

For questions email: swopetrails@gmail.com