Met up with Trail Crew Lead, Alyssa to talk about the work they have been doing on Middle Fork and Wheeler’s. They have been working hard to add drainage where there was none and repair the minimal drainage that was. Alyssa, said that in some parts of the trail it was more like a streambed than an actual trail. Now, with the increased drainage these trails will dry much quicker and be more sustainable for years of use. Trail crew wants us to know that.. THEY LOVE ALL the natural features and are trying to keep the natural feel of the trail as much as possible. You aren’t going to see all the added drainage but that doesn’t mean it’s not there. They have kept plenty of rocks for us! If you have been out on these trails, you’ve probably noticed that they are smoother and seemingly wider than before. This is part of the process just like with a new a hair cut.. you got to give it a couple weeks.

This week Alyssa, Zach, and Executive Director Aric Manning are heading to Bryce for the Utah Outdoor Recreation Summit. They will be representing TFNU and talking about our beautiful trails and all the hard work that goes into them.

Written by Kelli Barkema