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Trails committee outlines October–November work plan: culverts, Whiskey Wash and Temple Mountain signage
Summary
The committee reviewed a near‑term schedule of machine‑assisted and volunteer projects — a one‑day Colbert/Lone Tree maintenance event, multi‑day Whiskey Wash restoration, Temple Mountain OHV interpretive loop and culvert installs — and discussed use of county equipment, BLM/state crews and volunteer hours for grant match.
Committee members used the meeting to map several near‑term trail projects and to clarify what will require BLM or commission approvals.
A one‑day project (proposed for Oct. 20) would finish the Colbert/Lone Tree route to the Muddy Creek overlook; the work is largely light maintenance and flagging and was described as achievable in a single day if volunteers and a small machine are available. Jayden from the BLM (who participates in committee coordination) and other members described Whiskey Wash as a more extensive restoration: washouts and moved boulders mean several days of work, likely requiring excavators and a road grader.
Temple Mountain was discussed as an OHV interpretive loop using OHV grant funds to develop signage, pull‑outs and historical interpretation of mining‑era features; committee members said sign bases still need to be ordered and that purchase timing may hinge on the fiscal‑year purchasing schedule.
Members discussed using county‑owned culverts on a Bridal Wild Horse road project and agreed that the use of county culverts requires formal commission approval. A participant estimated the work might require five to six culverts and at least one larger (18‑inch or greater) piece in some crossings.
Several speakers noted state trail crews and a "ride/respect" contractor have shown interest in the county's November schedule, adding capacity for harder projects. Participants agreed to coordinate dates, flagging and equipment transport and to bring a formal request (including culvert usage) to the commission for approval.
The committee also confirmed a short‑notice Cottonwood Canyon parking project already has BLM archaeologist sign‑off and can be executed quickly by available crews.
Next steps include confirming dates, requesting commission sign‑off for county culverts, and coordinating equipment (dozer/excavator/water truck) and volunteer scheduling.
