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Trails committee sets spring work calendar, asks volunteers and state crews to coordinate
Summary
The committee outlined a multi‑week spring trailwork schedule for February–April (Cottonwood, Muddy Creek Overlook, Humbug/Chimney Rock, Temple Mountain), invited state crews and volunteers, and discussed pre‑ride dates, equipment needs and parking/road access issues.
Emery County Trails staff presented a three‑month spring trailwork plan at the Feb. 3 meeting and asked volunteers, partner groups and county crews to coordinate logistics.
Trails staff (speaker 6) said planned field dates include Feb. 23–24 (work on Cottonwood parking area and Muddy Creek Overlook/Culvert Trail), a March block near Humbug/Chimney Rock/Stove Gulch expected to run three days, and April 13–14 for Temple Mountain tasks (sign bases, fencing and site hardening). Staff proposed a pre‑ride to verify access on Feb. 18 or Feb. 24 and asked the county road shop to run a radio check and confirm road conditions before work begins.
Speakers stressed coordination with Emery Telecom for parking-area access, with the BLM and state crews for sign installation and with the county road department where roads have been washed out. The committee asked that state crew participation be coordinated by the trails staff lead and that volunteers log hours so county grant applications can document contributions.
Why it matters: The schedule identifies high‑erosion and high‑use segments that require targeted maintenance and partner support. The committee highlighted early coordination to avoid wasted travel and to ensure equipment and materials are on site.
Next steps: Staff will circulate exact crew rosters and equipment checklists, confirm pre‑ride and work dates, and follow up with county roads, Emery Telecom and the BLM about access and required permits.
