TRAIL GNOMES RETURN!

The Trail Gnome Flu epidemic of 2009 is officially over. More than 60 volunteers showed up at Granite Bay on Sunday, Jan. 10 to help out at the Mad Cat-sponsored trail work. We had coffee and bagels to get us warmed up on a cold, foggy morning, but we warmed up quickly as we broke into teams of five to start the dirt work. There were a number of gullies being created by flowing water that needed to be redirected. Pay attention next time you ride the trails at Granite Bay because we fixed a lot of erosion spots from Twin Rocks to the top of the hill.  We also had a crew out with hedgers cutting back the poison oak and other brush. Thanks to Mad Cat for sponsoring the event and to Phred at Hammerin' Wheels for bringing in lots of volunteers. Everyone had a great time and took home a little swag. Keep your eye on the calendar for our next trail work in February and join the trail gnomes.