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    Default Dorrance - Wed.. 11/2 @ 4:30pm

    This weeks Dorrance trail work plan:

    Wednesday 11/2 @ 4:30pm - Benching Trail & Excavating for Bridge Foundation Forms


    Digging shovels and post hole diggers will be the most useful tools. I'll have a few extra shovels and rogue hoes available. We need to dig four +30" diameter holes down to ~4 feet deep.

    We're meeting in the central parking lot (by the bathrooms) at the time listed above and working for a couple of hours. Pushing the start time back to 4:30 to account for shortened daylight but drop by when you can (bring a headlight). Get directions to the park here. See the map below for how to get to the work area if you can't make it that early.

    The goal for the next couple of weeks is to install the foundations for a 32' bridge we will be constructing over the next few months. This will involve digging holes to place footing forms, building the forms, and eventually pouring ~3000lbs of concrete.


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    Please RSVP if you plan on coming.

    Keep an eye on this topic for weather related changes.

    Never built trail before? Click here for a quick rundown of what to expect and how to prepare. Also, bring a headlight; it's getting dark in the woods now around 6:30pm.

    Update: Last week we built another 150 yards of trail. Lots of heavy benching in areas.

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    Just started raining here and storms are heading towards Port Byron. Going to cancel tonight and will reschedule next week.

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