We rode this trail all the way.  There were still quite a few snow patches but those should be long gone by now [July 2nd].

The good news is that this trail is holding up very well overall despite what I can only assume is minimal maintenance.  The integrity of the trail has really held together over the past 4-5 years whereas in the initial years that this trail opened there were a number of spots where erosion had torn away parts of the trail.  For now, it's holding together really well from an erosion perspective.

The bad news is that slide alders and general shrubbery seem intent on stealing this beloved jewel from the MTB community. Shout out to the few trail angels who have done some work trying to trim back this insidious growth of alders and other bushes.  The riding experience now includes not being able to see your wheels/the trail as well as getting 'whipped' by the Slide Alders on the descent. 

The main work that needs to be done:

Weed whacking green plants for perhaps the first 2 miles

Bush hogging Slide Alders between miles 2-4 with more substantial cutting tools

Removing about a dozen chainsaw-sized trees on the last 3+ miles of single track

Raking the last 3+ miles of single track

With the snow, blowdowns, and overgrowth our ride has a lot of 'exploration' feel to it and we missed out on that gloriously wonderful flow that this trail has. When it's in shape, this is one of the absolutely best flow trails in the state.  It was opened to much fanfare but seems like it's not on the normal maintenance circuit that so many of the other trails like Tiger and Raging get.

This trail is truly a gem. It has a wilderness flair you don't get from the more popular places.  Check out the bear prints in the snow! I've seen bears and many Sooty Grouse here over the years!

We could probably get some folks to work here on some work parties but it seems like we might need some help getting equipment that can handle the job at hand.  Here's to hoping we can save this trail before nature reclaims it as her own.