Salida View Trail 95 in Prescott NF
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Projects Goals
Prescott National Forest asked VOAz to build a new trail at
Salida Gulch to replace a trail that followed the drainage and passed through
a petroglyph site. Unfortunately, the temptation
to touch such artifacts is too great when access is that convenient. The oils
from the skin will, when contact is repeated over time, degrade these artifacts. The new
trail was sited to bypass several other sensitive archeological zones as well
and take trail users to an elevation that affords views of the forest and the
canyon it skirts. Thus the new name. The completed trail will be about two miles
long between the Trailhead off Walker Road on the south east side of
Prescott and ends at John's Tank where it connects with a shared use trail. The finished trail is 30" wide and will serve hikers, mountain
bikers, and equestrians.
The Salida Overview Trail 95 project began in the spring of 2005
and is scheduled to be completed by June 2010.
Project Leader: Charlie Scully
Project Technical Advisor: Mike Snodgrass
June, 2005
October, 2005
May, 2006
October 2006
March 24 & 25, 2007
October 20 & 21, 2007
March 29 & 30, 2008
March 28 & 29, 2009
October 32 & November 1, 2009 - The Final Event
June, 2005
Construction - Photo Album
VOAz teamed up Yavapai Trails Association and REI
for this event. Forty two volunteers (Kristi Alexander, Michael Baker, Les
Cherow, Kelly Daughtery, Dustin Ewald, Ken Fiebelkorn, Tom Frazer, Mike Galwey,
Doris Gonzales, Judy Hulden, Bonnie Hyra, Teresa Irby-Butler, Susan Jones, Beth
Johnson, Sally Kirch, Fred Kraps, Matt Lambert, Gail Landry, Marie Liddle, Peter
Mathew Martin, Michiels, Aminda Moore, James Pessin, Nigel Reynolds, Brian and
Cindy Romanchuk, Rita Rosenthal, Skip Russi, Ken Ryan, Ken and Wendy Satoyoshi,
Jan and Jim Schlieper, Mike Snodgrass, Nancy Spence, Fred Stellbrink, Deb
Stevens, Sandra Stirnweis, Marilyn Schrab, Dave Troutner, Thomas Tusia, Bruce
Weidenhamer) spent National Trails Day working in the Prescott National
Forest clearing the corridor for a new Salida Gulch Trail. Crews completed 2400
feet of corridor clear for a new trail that will eventually cover 1.5 miles. The
trail is being rerouted away from a petroglyph site, which volunteers were able
to hike out to observe (but not touch!).
Total volunteer hours: 250
October, 2005
Construction - Photo Album
Eighteen volunteers braved the elements (high 70s to low 50s) to begin
construction of Trail 93 (Salida Gulch trail) in the Prescott National Forest.
500 feet of full bench tread, one large climbing turn, and over 40 feet of rock
retaining wall were constructed. Thanks to Bill Cook from Prescott National
Forest for providing porta-johns and fresh drinking water.
Work Crew Members: Judy Breen, Ben Collins, Charles Eades, Robert Estores, Sandy Heunisch, Judy Hulden,
Sandra Miller, Nigel Reynolds, Jan Schlieper, Jim Schlieper, Charlie Scully,
Marge Sparks, Justin Walton, Bruce Weidenhamer, Brian Wells
Leadership Team: Mike Galwey, Ken Ryan, Mike Snodgrass
Total volunteer hours: 170
May, 2006
Construction - Photo Album
Nineteen volunteers completed 1310 feet of difficult tread.
A nice reward for this event was a hike led by Charlie Scully to the petroglyphs
of Salida Gulch.
Work Crew Members: Robert Estores, Edward Hamner, Susan Jones, Fred Kraps,
Jerome Kroll, Jayson Marley, Scott Marley, Mark Minisce,
Suzanne Monthofer, Bill Sowle (bold = first VOAz event).
Leadership Team: Sandy Heunisch (Event Manager); Mike Snodgrass (Technical
Advisor); Crew Leaders - Chuck Eade, Anna Ryan, Ken Ryan, Charlie Scully; Mike
Galwey (Tool Manager); Bob Royal and his assistant Kris Cummings (Chefs).
Total volunteer hours: 211
October 2006
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The Sunday team
Construction -
Photo Album
Another crack team of VOAz trail builders opened 450' of corridor; constructed 120 feet
of new tread; conducted finishing tasks over 2200' of previously
constructed tread; and built a major switchback a spectacular fall weekend.
Special thanks to Rob Hehlen from the FS for his cooperation and the dramatic improvement
in accommodations.
Work Crew Members: Doug Gregory, Sandy Heunisch,
Susan Jones, Marie Liddle, Gilbert Maldanado, Howard Olien, Gina Rggio, Al
Rubals, Ed Stedron, Dana Stedron, Nell Teter, John Wiechman, Joe
Zvehlich (Bold = first VOAz event)
Leadership Team: Michael Baker, Event Mgr.; Mike Snodgrass, TA; Fred
Kraps, Archeological Survey; Judy Hulden and Carey Avery, Food Service team;
Michael Baker, Ken Ryan, and Mike Snodgrass, Crew Leaders; Michael Baker and
Charlie Scully, Photographers.
Total Volunteer Hours: 234
March 24 & 25, 2007
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Two crews building rock wall and clearing tread
Construction - Photo Album
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It was a damp cool Saturday and a
beautiful clear day on Sunday for the 52 volunteers who joined us for the
REI Spring Service Project in the pines
of the Prescott National Forest to continue construction of a new trail. Teams
cleared 1640 feet of new tread (over a quarter mile) at 30-36 inches versus the
usual 18-24 inches. 940 feet of that total had all the finishing touches made
and determined complete. Work included a rock reinforced drain, rock walls,
clearing tread, lopping, and digging out a few @#$%^&*! Manzanitas roots.
Back at the ranch (Lynx Creek Campground)
Carla and several REI and ASU volunteers made sure we registered, received a
goody bag, prepared dinner and a breakfast, and gave out fabulous REI prizes
(socks anyone). Members of the Base Camp Staff: Dustin Ewald (REI & ASU),
Chelsea McKinney (ASU), Jenny Riegel (ASU), Carla Olson (REI Outreach
Specialist, PV). Thanks to Roy Riegel for entertaining the hard working troops
with his acoustic guitar.
VOAz recognizes volunteers who have
reached an attendance milestone or level of leadership: Anna Ryan was
recognized for her 20th VOAz event and Lou Arminio was recognized for his VOAz
leadership role.
REI Crew Leaders and VOAz Crew Leaders and Mentors: Eric Anderson (mentor),
Kristi Alexander (REI), Lou Arminio, Michael Baker (mentor), Bob Bruce (REI),
Chuck Eade (REI), Robert Estores (REI), Matt Gilbert (REI), Anna Ryan, Ken Ryan
(mentor), Rob Stimson (REI), Bruce Weidenhamer, Joe Zveglich; Technical
Advisor: Mike Snodgrass; Tool Manager: Mike Galwey; VOAz On-site Event Manager &
Shutter Bug: Gail Landry
Members of the Work Crew: Eric Alexander, Sarah Auerbach, Ron Bauman, Jill Bluhm, Marc Brown, Tim
Craig, Karen Creviston, Mike Diliberto, Jesse Dwyer, William Emerson, Chris
Freeman, Inge Harper, Robert Harper, Kara Henke, Jack Janus, Els Janus, Ellie
Lehman, Marshall Lehman, Gilbert Maldonado, Janelle Meccage, Peter Michels, Gary
Parkinson, Elizabeth Parkinson, Jim Pope, Laura Prato, Joshua Salazar, Wendy
Satoyoshi, Ken Satoyoshi, Kevin Sauer, John Schuderer, Elizabeth Webber, John
Wiechmann
Special thanks to our event sponsor: Rob Hehlen, Trails Volunteer Coordinator, Prescott National
Forest
Total Volunteer Hours: 512
October 20 & 21, 2007
Construction - Photo Album
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Lots more trail built!
Crew Members and staff:
Donna Alexander, Amanda Allen, *Meg Allen, Lou Arminio (Crew Leader), Ed Blanchard (Crew Leader), Jill Bluhm, Robert Bruce, Carolyn Chaney,
Tim Craig, Mike Fimea, Michael Galwey (Crew Leader), Matt Gilbert, Doug Gregory, *Susie Hehlen, Sandy Heunisch, Fred Kraps (Crew Leader),
Lynn Larremore, *Carolyn Larson, *Marie Liddle, Ardith McKinlay, Brian Romanchuk, Cindy Romanchuk, *Rita Rosenthal,
Ken Ryan (Technical Advisor), Marilyn Schrab (Food Service), David Schwartz, Charlie Scully (Event Manager), Nell Teter,
Joseph Zveglich (Crew Leader). * Indicates first VOAz Event
Special thanks to our event sponsor: Rob Hehlen, Trails Volunteer Coordinator, Prescott National
Forest
Total volunteer hours: 335
March 29 & 30, 2008
Construction
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Fifty two volunteers turned out for this crew leader rich
Spring REI Service Project.
A total of 1050 feet of new trail was completed, including an 85 foot retaining wall on a major climbing turn.
An additional 200 feet of trail was partially completed.
Crew Members and staff:
*Patty Adams, Oaul Adams, Donna Alexander, Kristi Alexander (Crew Leader), Eric Anderson (Crew Leader), Lou Arminio (Crew Leader),
Julie Binter, Jill Bluhm, Marc Brown, Carolyn Chaney, Jeff Clarke, Tim Craig (Crew Leader), *Karen Creviston,
Jesse Dwyer, *Brian Eggen, Robert Estores (Crew Leader), Anne Feuerborn, Ken Fields, *Mike Fimea, Michael Galwey (Crew Leader),
Matt Gilbert (Crew Leader), Doug Gregory, Inge Harper, Robert Harper, *Diana Hernandez, *Nissa Hinman,
*Nikki Khraizat, Fred Kraps (Crew Leader), Lisa Kusmin, Lynn Larremore (Crew Leader), *Carolyn Larson,
Steve Larson, Paul Martucci, Sonia Mehran, Ardith McKinlay, *Bob Molen, *James Neal, Aminda Parafinik, Jim Pope,
Shawn Redfield (Crew Leader), Ken Ryan (Chief Crew Leader), Kevin Sauer, Charlie Scully (Event Manager),
*Nicole Sigueiras, *Briana Smathers, Mike Snodgrass (Technical Advisor), Nell Teter, *Pam Tetreault, Richard Tetreault,
Bruce Weidenhamer (Crew Leader), Joseph Zveglich (Crew Leader)
* Indicates first VOAz Event
Special thanks to REI for recruitment support and Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast
Special thanks to our Host: Rob Hehlen, (former) Trails Volunteer Coordinator,
Prescott National Forest
Total volunteer hours: 726
March 28 & 29, 2009
Thirty Five Volunteers came together for a great weekend of trail work, good food and camaraderie. Participants dug their tools into over 2000
feet of trail, finishing 600 feet of previously started tread, building 1000 feet of new tread, and starting an
additional 400 feet of tread. Volunteers left happy and satisfied.
Thanks to our event partner: The Prescott National Forest.
Total Volunteer Hours: 485
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Twenty-three VOAZ volunteers contributed 276 hours to complete the new Salida View Trail #95 in the Prescott National Forest south of Prescott,
AZ. Participants enjoyed great sunny fall weather for completing 600 feet of tread. Afterwards another great dinner was enjoyed by all at the
Lynx Lake Campground where the large camp fire and big jug of red wine kept everyone toasty warm on Halloween night. This was the 9th VOAZ
event working on the Salida View Trail #95 since 2005 and the trail now connects to a 4.1 mile loop through the Prescott National Forest.
Thanks to all the volunteers and staff who participated on this project over the years. It's a wonderful new trail.
Special thanks to our event sponsor, the Prescott National Forest, and Rob Hehlen, Trails Volunteer Coordinator, Prescott National Forest.
Total Volunteer Hours: 276