Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/20/2009 12:05 AM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/21/2009 05:40 AM
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The Arnold RIM Trail....10 Miles Down, 20 To Go!~With Video Enclosed by John Hamilton
Arnold, CA....We had the great pleasure of stopping by the Arnold RIM Trail work day on Saturday morning. Volunteers hard at work, led by Forest Service Trail Specialist, Lonnie Allison, are helping to make the "dream" of a hiking, cycling and equestrian trail that encircles the Arnold area a reality. Over 10 miles of the proposed 30 mile RIM Trail are ready for your outdoor enthusiasm.....
"Is there anywhere I can go today to follow the Arnold Rim Trail? With the increasing awareness in the community about the Arnold Rim Trail, folks are asking if there is a portion of the Arnold Rim Trail that is completed with signs in place. The answer is "no", not quite yet.
The US Forest Service is currently in the process of placing Arnold Rim Trail signs on 10 miles of trail between Avery Sheep Ranch Road and the Sierra Logging Museum near White Pines. But that sign placement is not yet complete.
However, the US Forest Service office in Hathaway Pines does have a
current map of that area that features trails that are already signed. If you wish to ride your horse, walk, or bicycle in this area, please stop by the Forest Service Station in Hathaway Pines to pick up their map of the trails that are currently signed and ready for use.
The 1st Annual Arnold RIM Trail Celebration Day is Planned! With morning and afternoon activities "Discover your local A.R.T. scene: the Arnold Rim Trail". The agenda is still being formalized, but mark you calendars now for Saturday, September 19th. This will be a day to celebrate the Arnold Rim Trail. The morning will start with organized hikes and bicycle and horse rides. There will be music, refreshments, and booths in the afternoon at Cedar Center in Arnold.
International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) Trailbuilding School - Weekend of October 16-18th.
The IMBA, an effective and active group that promotes construction of sustainable trails and responsible, ethical, and courteous shared use of those trails, has accepted our invitation to bring their excellent trail building course to Arnold on the weekend of October 16-18th. I took this course several years ago when it was offered in Amador County. More details will follow, but it is important to point out that part of IMBA's focus is building trails that are used by hikers, equestrians, and cyclists alike. Their philosophy on this issue is completely congruent with our own here at the Arnold Rim Trail Association, that we all share the trails respectfully. The course is free, and whether you are a hiker, equestrian, or bicyclist, you will learn a great deal about how to build sustainable trails that do not erode with weather and which include in their very design features which make the trails easy for all three groups to share harmoniously.
For more information visit www.arnoldrimtrail.org.
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