Eric,

I must have just missed you. I rode Buck Creek this last weekend as well.



Thanks for emailing the trail report as I have been meaning to do that. I am
the trail site steward for the trail, and yes the waterline work set us back
a little. However, they city of white salmon water dept is doing a pretty
good job of cleaning up after themselves. I have been assured, that they
will “try” to restore the trail. However, we (mtn bikers) will need to
fine-tune it. The good news is that they are almost done. For those
wondering where this is, it is an 1/4 mile section of the lower Buck Creek
Loop. 99% of the trail is unaffected and the tred stays in good shape all
year.



Ride Suggestion – Next time you are up in the area you should try the Penny
Ridge which is located on the other side of the Buck Creek valley. This
fall we did a work party up there and made huge progress reclaiming the
trail. For a cardio challenge you can ride it as an out and back from the
lower Buck Creek.



On another positive note: I have been working with DNR letting him know what
could be done to improve the area. This year they have installed a new rest
room and made improvements to three trailheads / camping areas, as well as
they helped with our work party doing trail work.



FYI ~ Over the Christmas holiday I will be doing some “solo” trail work as
well as some riding. Depending on snow levels I might lead a ride for those
who want to burn off some holiday calories. More info to follow.



Here is the latest Buck Creek Map on the DNR website.



HYPERLINK
"http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Publications/eng_rms_buck_ck_all.pdf"http://www.dnr.w
a.gov/Publications/eng_rms_buck_ck_all.pdf



See you on the trail!



Ted D











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From: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:pumpclub@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of eric aldinger
Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 11:55 AM
To: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [pumpclub] Re: Thanksgiving Weekend Ride Report



Been meaning to send out this. Rode Nestor Peak and Buck Creek on Sunday.
The road climb up N-1000 is muddy from hunting and logging use. Plan extra
time for the climb. There was some blow down on the trail from N-1700 to
N-1000, but the tread was firm and the climbing was fun after the long dirt
road section. The descent from Nestor was great. The trail top coat is
pretty firm still. The switch backs are covered in leaves so watch your
speed. The third switch back after the switch back sign had a low hanging
branch. Lower Buck Creek loop is in terrible shape due to water line work. I
would have rather ridden road B-1000 to the tie in to Buck Creek trail from
Melroy Saddle. The descent from Melroy had a firm top coat and was as safe
as a steep rocky trail can be.

-eric

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