Public Meeting Recap and Trail Crew Leader Training Opportunity

Thanks to everyone that came out for our first kick-off meeting of the season. In case you missed it, here are the key highlights from the meeting including a great way to get involved and other exciting announcements.

Trail Crew Lead Training with VVMTA and HTC

Location
:  Singletree Community Center (Edwards)
Schedule:  Saturday - 8am-4pm & Sunday - 8am-12pm
Curriculum: Classroom and out on the trail (Berry Creek, Mesquite, or West Avon Preserve)

Both VVMTA and HTC are planning regular work nights throughout the season on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. We will also have special projects come up over the summer and need trained trail crew leaders to help make these work sessions possible.

If you are interested, and are willing to commit to trail building this summer, we would like to provide you with a $100 scholarship to attend this training. All we ask in return is that you help us lead our great volunteers on various projects.

If you are interested, please fill out this Google Form. We have limited spots available, so first come, first serve.

Public Meeting Highlights in Case you Missed It

  • Save the dates for our Public Meetings at 6:00 pm 6/7, 8/2, 10/4. Locations TBD.

  • HTC Regular Trail work nights on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday May - September starting May 18th.

    • Be sure to check out VVMTA work nights every Wednesday if you want to spend time on trails up valley as well.

  • VVMTA/HTC have a new membership program where 100% of your membership goes to support local trails along with great rewards for your volunteer time. More details to come!

  • All trails in Eagle are open. Remember that a muddy trail is a closed trail so keep an eye out on storms and be prepared to turn around.

    • Extra Credit is special - if you see the elk, turn around, let's give them some space. They like it there.

  • Be sure to check out other volunteer opportunities with HTC and VVMTA

    • Wildlife Trail Ambassador

    • Adopt-a-Trail

    • Custom Trail Work Days for your team

  • Other opportunities to share your opinion on local trails

    • Town of Eagle Open Space & Recreation Advisory Committee

    • Public input on the new Base Camp project with Town Council

  • New Trails in planning

    • East Eagle climbing trail from Road Gulch

    • West Eagle connector from Riddle to Brush Creek Valley Ranch and Open Space

  • HTC will be closing the lower two dispersed camping sites on Bellyache to better protect the trails and land

As always, thanks for all you do to support HTC and VVMTA. All of this rain is going to bring great riding and beautiful flowers. Eagle always dries out pretty quickly but a muddy trail is always closed so be prepared to turn around if you are leaving feet, bike, dog, moto, or horse tracks.

Nicole Asselin