Work Days At The Park, 2008. . . .

Strange stuff going on on the trails! On Weds. Feb. 27 Rick Richardson, Ranger Brian Wylie and Peggy Hart surveyed the White trail for needed repairs and to check it out for the City Slicker Endurance Ride. What they found there concerned them. Logs had been place across the trail in many places. At first it was thought that the wind had done it but it soon became apparent that person or persons unknown had intentionally laid the logs across the trail. For what reason we do not know other then to slow users down as they certainly did not block the trail. As the group proceeded to the area needing repair they removed the logs. Later they found that someone had filled in the slough just west of the downed tree with the bike ramp over it with logs and brush making it impassable unless you got off of your horse and cleared it. Additionally it was discovered that someone had cleared the Blue trail from where it joined the White at that end. Clearing the Blue Trail was a good thing but was not done with permission or knowledge of the Park. A report by another rider said that several weeks earlier they had found rocks taken from the culvert on the White Trail stacked across the trail. If you decide to ride the south side of the Park please take note of the above and ride with care. If you see anyone trying to block the trail ask them what their plan is and when you get back to your trailer or if you have a cell phone report it to the Visitor Center at (901) 767-PARK attn: Ranger Wylie. These hazards could cause injury to you or your horse and are dangerous for other trail users especially the mountain bikes if they hit them.

Other strange stuff but on the good side! The crew has been busy opening a new trail on the north side of the Park. I won't tell you where it is just yet as it is not safe to ride and will need several months work still but it will give riders another great loop to ride. So come out and help put it in and finish it up. The sooner it is in the sooner you get to ride it. Contact the Peggy at 662-851-7122 for info. on the next work day.