What: The Spring 2016 Matson Hill Trail Build Day
Where: The Matson Hill Park trail head
(The most straightforward way) from the Highway 40/94 interchange: Take Highway 94 South approximately 13 miles. Go past Defiance to Matson, turn right and follow Matson Hill Rd to the top of the hill. Turn right onto Matson Road (now paved) and go ~ .5 mile to the trailhead, which will be on your left. Click Here for Park location.
If the lot would fill up, parking is available at the Katy Trail Matson Depot at the junction of Hwy 94 and Matson Hill Road. You can carpool up from there.
When: Saturday, May 14th, from 9:00~1:00.
Why: We will put in two small reroutes on the Matson Hill Loop and also perform much needed maintenance.
Got Q's?: Please read the link to pilznr's "What to expect at a Trail Build Day" - http://forum.gorctrails.com/index.php/topic/2265-what-to-expect-at-a-trail-building-day/. Or, post up here, and we'll do our best to answer things for ya.
Weather: the decision to cancel will be made by SCCP's and posted on the Trail Hotline (636-707-0011, click the programs prompt), so if there is any doubt, please check there before heading out. We will do our best to update the forum/Twitter, but that will rely upon available cell coverage.
Please RSVP via the button above...
or
SCCP's Registration link https://apm.activeco...l-work-day/1079
You can also call the St. Charles County Parks Office, @ 636-949-7535
GORC/SCCP's will provide on site instruction, tools, gloves, safety glasses, and a post event lunch*.
*Please contact us if you have any specific food requirements (veggie or food allergy), and we'll do our best to assist you.
Lunch will be provided by St. Charles County Parks. If you would like a vegetarian sandwich, please let us know on our forum under the "Trail Building and Maintenance Announcments" - We usually have a topic for the trail build listed.
There may be a group ride afterwards - weather permitting, so bring your bike if you like.
Download the Schedule as a PDF