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  • Stratton Open Space Phase 1 completed.

    Approximately 2 miles high-use designated trails have been rehabilitated this winter; including re-construction of existing sustainable alignments,  construction of several new trail routes, and remediation of several unsustainable social/legacy pathways.  Essentially…

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  • OUT THERE: The path more taken

    ANDREW WINEKE
    2009-11-25 17:39:37

    A great trail can be about the destination — the doughnuts atop Barr Trail, the views from Eagle Peak, the falls at St. Mary’s — or it…

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  • TrailArts to perform trail rehabilitation at Stratton Open Space Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
    Rehabilitation and remediation will begin in November on several unsustainable sections of trail in the park.
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  • The year on the Hill! TrailArts finishes up work at the Hansen-Larsen Memorial Park in Rapid City.
    Trail construction is nearing completion with over 12 miles of multi-use, single track, and down-hill, and legacy trails on the ground!…

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  • Telegraph Road to Trail
    Take a beat up old access road and turn it into a contoured flow-line?  Sure!  No problem! This one’s fun for sure!  Thanks to the Rapid City Parks Departments Director Jerry Cole, and the…

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  • Far West Trail Lower Leg. 

    Deep drainages, big timber, and numerous sections of bedrock characterized the terrain on this route.  Dave tapped on all of his experience to create what could be the most beautiful and flowing…

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  • Upper Turkey and Upper Far West Trails
    Ah yes!  More Rocks! And thanks to IMBA Trail Solutions Specialist Dan Hudson, we really started making some footage!  The connection to the “western slope” and the Sunset Trail is complete…

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  • Lower and Mid and Lower Turkey Trails

    Another trail takes shape through the rocks.  Lots of turns on this one! And plenty of access points to great legacy single track.  We’ll eventually link-up with the Sunset trail on…

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  • Groundbreaking for Far East Trail in Hansen-Larsen Memorial Park!

    The IMBA Trail Specialists Joey Klein and Jason Wells have arrived and we’re ready to attack the primary gateway trail for the project!  Just in time for the Black…

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  • TrailArts Braves Spring Blizzards!

    Construction has slowed a bit since late March as Mother Nature has decided to bless the Black Hills region with three separate spring blizzards!  Now that the weather looks like it’s on the…

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  • Trail Construction Resumes on M-Hill Rapid City! Construction is underway on the M East Gateway Trail! This 2,700 ft alignment will climb from…

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  • Stonework resumes at High Chaparral Open Space Scenic Overlook!
    The new ADA compliant scenic overlook under construction at the high point of the High Chaparral Ridgeline Trail offers amazing views of the foothills…

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  • Dirt (and rocks) Fly at Cowboy Hill Rapid City!
    Dave, Joey Klein of IMBA Trail Solutions, and Gre Mazu of Singletrack Trails, Inc have completed machine assisted construction on the “Sunset”, “M” East 3, and “M-Connection” Trails!…

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1998-2003 Trail Projects

Natural Stone Retaining Walls: Wilson Residence.  Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Primary Contractor. (click here to see more)
Constructed two native-stone dry-laid retaining walls totaling 375sff. This project involved significant excavation, cut-slope contouring and revegetation in addition to the construction of new walls bordering the driveway area and rear patio.
 
Stratton Open Space Trails Inventory: City of Colorado Springs Trails and Open Space (TOPS) Department. 
Primary Contractor.
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Provided consulting services facilitate initial GPS trail surveys and site analysis for the Stratton Open Space Park Master Plan Project.
 
Evans Canyon Trail Connections: Reno, Nevada.
Subcontractor for the International Mountain Bicycle Association (IMBA) (click here to see more)
Assisted IMBA with the training and orientation of Trail Specialists on machine-built trail-finishing techniques. Provided training and supervision for volunteers from the Truckee Meadows Trail Association, Reno Wheelmen, and Washau County Parks Department for two weekend trail projects and ongoing volunteer involvement.
 
Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Colorado. 
Subcontractor for Arrowhead Trails, Inc.
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TrailArts assisted Arrowhead Trails Inc. with construction and supervised the ground crew that ultimately constructed and finished 14 miles of 48" natural surface trail in just 20 weeks. We also assisted volunteers from IMBA with the final planning phase and initial trail construction of the Medicine Wheel Trail.
 
Swallowtail Trail: Nelson Ranch Open Space, Douglas County Open Space, Colorado.
Subcontractor for Arrowhead Trails, Inc. (click here to see more)
Assisted Arrowhead Trails, Inc. (ATI) with the final planning phase and initial construction of a 2.7 mile trail. Also worked in conjunction with the Mile High Youth Corps who completed the handwork finishing.
 
Chamberlain Trail Connection: Colorado Springs Trails and Open Space (TOPS) Department.  Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Subcontractor for Arrowhead Trails, Inc.
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Assisted with construction and finishing of numerous sections of the Chamberlain Trail including a 90' x 3' hand-laid retaining wall. Work also included reclamation of the lower Chutes Trail, and obliteration and closure of social trails.
 
Pole Creek Preserve, Fraser, Co. 
Subcontractor for Arrowhead Trails, Inc.
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Assisted Arrowhead Trails Inc. (ATI) with the final construction and warranty phase of this six-mile hand-built 18-24" private multi-use trail system.
 
North Cheyenne Canon Park, City of Colorado Springs Parks & Recreation Department. 
Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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Provided over 10,000 of hours of Volunteer Trail Construction and Crew Leadership for projects throughout the Canon from 1989 through 2002.