IMBA Trailbuilding Trio Lends Expertise in Utah

Mark, Lora and Joey laid out a mile-long piece of trail - enough to keep volunteers busy over the weekend, and for several work days to follow.
Coming out to lend a hand were local Eagle Scouts, shown here holding up their trophy root ball. When clearing a corridor for a trail, always completely remove all stumps and roots.
Mandy, from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), works at cutting the initial bench. Learn about proper bench cutting in our Trailbuilding Resources Section
Mike, from Canyon Bicycles, helps finish the bench by scattering the excavated soil down the hill. Broadcasting the soil in a thin layer ensures that plants are not smothered and allows new vegetation to grow.
Twisting and turning along the old Bonneville Lake shoreline, the final trail will be enjoyed by non-motorized users from throughout Utah.

In early May 2002, Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew members Mark Schmidt and Lora Woolner got down and dirty in Draper, Utah with IMBA Trails Specialist Joey Klein. Working with local volunteers, the trio added a new section to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. When complete, the trail will span more than 150 miles, following the shoreline of ancient Lake Bonneville.

Mark and Lora could only stick around for a weekend, but Joey stayed on longer to design additional stretches of the trail.