tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7346399568056483812012-02-15T23:02:42.508-08:00Applying the latest techniques in design, construction and maintenance of multi-use, natural surface trails.Osage Region Trail Asociationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08451747275601872150noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734639956805648381.post-90490478951484618582010-06-22T15:32:00.000-07:002011-09-30T09:16:16.233-07:00<div align="left"></div>The projects for 2011 have been outlined. Several of the projects have managers. If there is a certain project you feel interested in coordinating please send an email to orta@mchsi.com.<br />Deburming is the most important maintenance issue we face. Where there is moisture on the trail there is a ridge on the lower side of the trail tread that is trapping it there. Remove the "burm" with a flat bladed tool like a mcleod or hoe.<br />Remember that this is an ongoing process to minimize maintenance issues by keeping the trail as dry as possible. When it rains the trail will get wet these are after all natural surface bike and hike trails. But, with the proper design and maintenance techniques they will dry quickly and remain compacted and useable. We must make it a point to inform people of these facts so they will respect the trail and those of us who put so much time and effort into making our central Missouri trails so incredible.<br />If you know anyone interested in getting involved please have them send an email to orta@mchsi.com.<br />Keeping trails dry and open.<br />ORTA<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/734639956805648381-9049047895148461858?l=ortatrails.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Osage Region Trail Asociationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08451747275601872150noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734639956805648381.post-64773558235010022982010-03-19T08:34:00.000-07:002010-04-26T14:03:40.127-07:00First, lets review what is now complete. The Cedar Creek Grant Project is now complete. This has led us to start the design of several more phases. These will consist of rerouting or repairing some exsisting trail and adding trail on a couple of recently acquired properties. We have also been asked to help design and repair/reroute trail at Rock Bridge State Park and Finger Lakes State Park. In addition to the new projects we there are some issues to address at Binder Park and West Edgewood Trail. So, long story short it's time to get back to work.<br />Please check the calendar often for meet times and scheduled work days.<br />Thanks<br />ORTA<br />How do feel about the work ORTA has done?<br /><br />Remember - If the trail is wet please don't ride! If you happen across a wet spot please dismount and walk your bike around!<br />Thank You<br />ORTA<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/734639956805648381-6477355823501002298?l=ortatrails.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Osage Region Trail Asociationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08451747275601872150noreply@blogger.com0