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ORTA Projects - Binder

  • 1. Repair the low wet area on the Blue loop using a combination of boardwalks, sumps and armoring. Currently under construction. LB
  • 2. Reroute the entrance to the Blue loop from the Green loop to enter the woods above the last terrace. LM
  • 3. Work on the low area from the exit of the board walk to the following switchback on the Green Loop.
  • 4. Deburming.. entire trail system. Please be certain of deburming techniques defore attempting yourself. Please contact ORTA with the progress of any deburming.
  • 5. Reroute to bypass the drainage area near the rock slab. Post build fine tuning. Blue Loop
  • 6. Reroute the entire connector between the Blu and Red Loops.
  • 7. Fix the monster log pile on the Red Loop.
  • 8. Reroute above the confidence course Yellow Loop
  • 8.1 Tree down on Yellow Loop
  • 9. Mapping and signage.

ORTA Projects - Cedar Creek Trail

  • 1. Flag reroute at Pine Ridge trail head. (complete)
  • 2. Flag connector trail south of Rt. Y just West of Pine Ridge campground. (complete)
  • 3. Flag new trail west of Nevins farm to expand second stack of loop.
  • 4. Flag new trail south of field crossing to parking lot on county road 365.
  • 5. Flag loop in area bordered by county roads,356, 361, 363.

IMBA's 9 Contour Trail Tips:

  • 1. Do everything you can to keep the water off the tread, and users on it.
  • 2. Build on the contour and use frequent grade reversals - surf the hillside.
  • 3. Follow the half-rule: A trail's grade shouldn't exceed half the grade of the sideslope.
  • 4. Maximum grade should be 15 percent (except for natural or built rock structures).
  • 5. Average grade should stay under 10 percent (with grade reversals).
  • 6. Route trails to positive control points (viewpoints, water, other attractions).
  • 7. Use bench-cut construction, and excavate soil from the hillside.
  • 8. For reroutes, reclaim old trail thoroughly - the visual corridor as well as the trail tread.
  • 9. For highly technical trails where grade will sometimes exceed 15 percent, use natural rock, rock armoring or other rock features to add challenge and improve sustainability.