Big Bear/Grapevine Cyn(4N16)

[Narbob]

This year the Los Angeles meetup group adopted the Grapevine Canyon trail (4N16) in Big Bear California. After contacting the San Bernardino National Forest Service I was connected with the local ranger. The process was easy, pick an available trail, complete some necessary forms and go to work.

In July we got a group together and made a weekend of it. Surprisingly when we arrived at our trail there was no trash to cleanup. We were able to clean a shooting area adjacent to our trail as well as some trail repair and illegal trail coverup. We then had a great night camping in the forest.

It’s safe to say that we’re all looking forward to getting back out there after the winter snow melt. The next cleanup will be posted on Rally Point and all are welcome to join us!!

 

[smritte]

Good deal.
I was part of Holcomb Creek AAT from mid 80's until a few years ago. Doing that type of work is a blast and very rewarding.

 

[jmorin41]

This year the Los Angeles meetup group adopted the Grapevine Canyon trail (4N16) in Big Bear California. After contacting the San Bernardino National Forest Service I was connected with the local ranger. The process was easy, pick an available trail, complete some necessary forms and go to work.

In July we got a group together and made a weekend of it. Surprisingly when we arrived at our trail there was no trash to cleanup. We were able to clean a shooting area adjacent to our trail as well as some trail repair and illegal trail coverup. We then had a great night camping in the forest.

It’s safe to say that we’re all looking forward to getting back out there after the winter snow melt. The next cleanup will be posted on Rally Point and all are welcome to join us!!

Hi Narbob - I am member in the LA area and I frequent SB NFS. I'm in for a trail clean up if one comes up!

 

[Narbob]

Hi Narbob - I am member in the LA area and I frequent SB NFS. I'm in for a trail clean up if one comes up!

Hey @jmorin41, we will definitely get another clean up and hopefully soon. Last years was after July 4th so as long as we can keep with COVID-19 guidelines, we should e good. Watch for the posting.

 

[SAR-MEDIC]

Greetings,

I will watch for update postings. I have done some adopt the trail work a few years ago. I would enjoy the opportunity to do it again.

Thank you.

 

[headhunter]

I'm definitely up for helping with 4N16 when we are ready for a group event when COVID-19 guidelines can be properly met. I don't think I've ever driven that route. I've spent a lot of time on 3N16, but I think that anyone who's been to Big Bear has. It looks like 4N16 connects to the old Coxey Truck Trail.

Thanks for putting this together. It helps keep things open and shows the public that people in vehicles can be part of the solution to keeping our forests and deserts well maintained for the good of everyone.

 

[Narbob]

I'm definitely up for helping with 4N16 when we are ready for a group event when COVID-19 guidelines can be properly met. I don't think I've ever driven that route. I've spent a lot of time on 3N16, but I think that anyone who's been to Big Bear has. It looks like 4N16 connects to the old Coxey Truck Trail.

Thanks for putting this together. It helps keep things open and shows the public that people in vehicles can be part of the solution to keeping our forests and deserts well maintained for the good of everyone.

You are correct about Coxey trail. Stay tuned, at some point (hopefully soon) we’ll get another clean up going. All will be welcome.

 

[Atc210]

I used to work in Big Bear for Arizona Pipeline a longtime ago. Its a beautiful place.

 

[BBOY777]

Count me in. It's been some time and I owe it to the trails I use.

 

[Trainfool]

I too would be interested in any helping any way, especially in the the Big Bear area! I was just up there Sunday and believe I saw an "Adopt a Trail" sign on the 3N17. I'll be watching this thread. Stay safe everyone!

 

[EBasil]

Trail Maintenance in Big Bear is a good idea: there's a LOT of trail traffic and impact, yet it's easy to get to and to stay at for volunteers.