Monday morning began with a drizzly wait in the trailhead parking lot until it was apparent that the weather was not going to cooperate that day.

Tuesday the group came in with extra energy to a bright sunny day. A quick introduction to the park and a brisk hike up to the Overlook Rocks and everyone quickly got to work. This group seemed to take to the trail tools with aplomb.

One group went up to the Overlook Trail lead-in to Lichen Rock and began the arduous task of raising and contouring the trail tread so that water wouldn’t collect in an otherwise flat section of trail.

A second group “the pit crew” began getting large amounts of dirt out of the excellent pit that had been opened the week before and into “Nemo”. This was transported up and around to the Overlook Trail lead-in to fill the treadway.

The third group began cutting new trail to provide the ride-around for Lichen Rock. The removal of the duff layer exposed a great many rocks close up to the entry onto Lichen Rock. Rocks were moved in to form the final corner, while a low area in the center of the trail segment needed a french drain.

A short lunch out on the Overlook Rocks and everyone was right back to it for the afternoon.

A second dirt pit was opened up to feed Nemo -the 4 wheel-drive wheelbarrow- even faster as dirt was moved into the low spots of both segments of trail.

A great amount of work was accomplished on a beautiful day up on the mountain. Thank you for coming up to our humble town and helping with something that will be enjoyed by many for many years to come.

My deep appreciation,                 

-Michael Smith