Work Day Canceled

Go play in the snow! We'll figure out a make up date soon.

Trailwork day tomorrow...update concerning weather conditions.

At this point we are on for tomorrow. However, if we get much snow we will cancel. We will email to the Swope Distribution List and update the website by 7am with a decision.

Workday this Saturday, February 28th

We've made a lot of progress over the last month. 90% of the corridor is cleared and is ready for fine tuning. We will make a push to finish clearing the last 10% of the corridor along with some beloved destaub (remove trees by their roots) work. We will also be doing some hard core bench/rock work. You should see some of the work that's already been done...it's over the top!

If you are an experienced trail builder and feel confortable leading a crew please email me to let me know you are coming, so we can plan accordingly.

DETAILS:
Saturday, February 28
8a-12p
Tools: Chainsaws, handsaws, loppers, rakes, shovels, McLeods, Pulaskis, Rogue Hoes, etc . If you don't have tools, come anyway. We should have plenty.

Meet at the main trailhead location...see link on the right hand side of page.

Weather permitting we will ride afterwards.

Phase 2 workday this Sunday, Feb. 08 1p-4pm

Thanks to everyone who made it out a couple weeks ago. There's still plenty to do, so we are planning another work day this Sunday afternoon.

DETAILS:
Sunday, Feb 08
1-4p
Main Ojective: Clear the main path and tread work.
Tools: Chainsaws, handsaws, loppers, teeth. If you don't have tools, come anyway. We should have plenty.
Meet at the main trailhead location...see link on the right hand side of page.

If you are an experience builder bring Pulaskis, McLeods, Rogue hoes, etc. We have enough corridor cleared that experienced builders can get started on tread work.

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Phase 2 Approved-You Know What That Means!

WORK!!!

Everything is a go for phase 2. We've done some clear cutting work but could use LOTS of help, so we are planning a work day for this upcoming Sunday afternoon.

DETAILS:
Sunday, January 25.
1-4p
Main Ojective: Clear the main path for this phase.
Tools: Chainsaws, handsaws, loppers, teeth. If you don't have tools, come anyway. We should have plenty.
Meet at the main trailhead location...see link on the right hand side of page.

If you are an experienced builder bring Pulaskis, McLeods, Rogue hoes, etc. We have enough corridor cleared that experienced builders can get started on tread work.

Phase 2 Progress

We just finished up marking phase 2 this last Sunday. We're amped about this phase...plus it shouldn't require near the amount of labor intensive bench cuts that really eat time like phase 1.

We are going to try to meet with park personnel sometime in the next couple weeks, so we can get started clearing corridor.

We'll keep the site up to date about our next work day once we have something approved. Also, if you want to help out, make sure to sign up for email updates (on the right hand side of the page).

Trail Pics from Adrenaline Images

Our buddy, Shawn, stopped by with some Swope Pics. adrenalineimages.net

Now get out there and enjoy!

Opening Day....This Saturday, November 15th

It has finally arrived...opening day for the first of many phases to the Swope Park trail system. A huge thank you to the 16 people that joined us this past weekend with putting the 'front door' on.

Please check out the official opening day press release HERE.

We have also added trail maps for your use. Check out the links on the right.

See ya this weekend.


Getting Started


Almost Done


Work Crew

November 8th Work Day

With a good push this Saturday we should be done with phase 1. We will be hanging the front door on the mansion and polishing the brass for company.

We have a nice little benchcut and rock wall to build along with some small fixes.

DATES/TIMES:
Sat Nov 8 8a-11a

We'll be less than 100 yards from the cars, so if you can't make it out when we start we'll be easy to find.

TOOLS (if you have them):
Pulaskis
McLeods
ShovelsRakes
Loppers
Handsaws
anything else you think might be helpful.

If you don't have tools, don't worry. We should have plenty.

We will be working rain or shine.

Bring your bike, running shoes, or hiking boots to sample the trails after we work if weather permits.

SPECIAL NOTE: The trails are not yet open to the public. Right now, the only way you are able to sample the trails will be at workdays. Please respect the land and the land owners.

Last 2 weekends Progress

Quick post before heading out of town for the weekend for some Arkinsaw lovin...5 days of riding. We had a great last 2 weekends and did almost 70 man hours of work!!! Phase 1 is essentially done. We have 20 yards of the entrance to do which will be some serious work requiring landscape rock and motorized help.

Basically, we just have to hang the door on the front of the mansion. We don't want to hang a metal door on this beauty, so we may go a little over the top.

Our next work day will be November 8th...more details to follow.

We will have a grand opening with KC Parks on November 15th...more details to follow.

The hard workin' dogs who made it out over the last 2 weekends:

Wade Frerichs
Deron Graham
Brett Huber
Charley Viehland
Kirby Viehland
Tom Jester
Greg Rupp
Ron Acklin
Jason Hatley
Phil Schrerer
Travis Stephens
Aaron Alderson
Craig Stoeltzing
Scott Capstack