Committee prioritizes Butterfly and Georgia’s Draw repairs ahead of rallies; Mountain Dew trail has 3–4-foot washout

Emery County Trails Committee members agreed to prioritize small, urgent trail repairs before several spring events and rallies.

A committee member described a short section of the Mountain Dew Trail with a significant washout: “It’s about a 3, 4 foot wash out,” the member said, noting riders who lose momentum can slide into the washout and become stranded. Members stressed that, if repairs cannot be completed before event dates, they will reroute the course to keep participants on maintained trail.

The committee voted informally on a near-term schedule, deciding to start work on the Butterfly Trail on Monday and Georgia’s Draw on Tuesday to ensure those routes are cleared ahead of early-May events. Volunteers and equipment staging plans include leaving machinery near Exit 131 to avoid lengthy hauling between sites.

Several members urged quick coordination with the county road department and state crews to clear bypasses and reduce off-route braiding that creates safety and environmental concerns. One member noted that, in areas where sand prevents stable water-bar construction, drainage work must be repeated following storm events.

Why it matters: Multiple rallies and festivals are scheduled in April and May; unsafe or braided trail segments increase risk to riders and search-and-rescue burdens. The committee emphasized that quick, targeted repairs and clear equipment staging can keep routes open for planned events while limiting environmental disturbance.

Next steps: Teams will reconnoiter the affected sections Friday if available, stage equipment near Exit 131, and start the Butterfly project Monday followed by Georgia’s Draw on Tuesday; the committee will monitor progress and reroute event courses if necessary.