This blog was created to provide and collect information related to the trails on the Spanish Fork Ranger District. By reporting downed trees, eroded tread, overgrown brush, missing signs and trail misuse, we are better able to serve you as trail users. This website will hopefully give users a better understanding of the work that goes into keeping trails maintained as well as creating awareness to other issues encountered on the Forest.
This year we will be working with a crew of 5 individuals. Our trails are prioritized according to the amount of use they receive. 1st priority trails are maintained annually while 2nd and 3rd priority trails are maintained on alternating years. Our initial focus will be on making sure that trails are passable and safe. This is mainly working to remove trees that have fallen across the trail or working to reestablish treacherous washed out segments. By reporting trail conditions, you save us the time spent scouting trails to determine their condition. Knowing that a trail has no issues is as useful as knowing that a trail has work. Either way, we need to know. We will also focus on ensuring that our trials are well marked with trail number and use type (horse, foot, mountain bike, motorcycle). Each year, many signs are stolen or damaged and it takes time to establish those missing and to replace them. We hope to have all trail heads and junctions marked. You can help us by reporting any areas that lack signing or by reporting any areas that may be confusing. In some cases, non-official trails exist and signs are needed to help users distinguish which is the official route. Once we meet these objectives, we can focus on improving trails and completing more time consuming projects such as bridge installation, retaining wall construction, tread improvement, rerouting, extensive brush removal, etc.
These are your trails, so take the time to help us help you. Feel free to email any photos or suggestions to spanishforktrails@gmail.com or to leave a comment on this blog. GPS coordinates are helpful. We are happy to provide any information related to the National Forest such as camping, fishing, wood gathering permits, laws, etc. We also encourage anybody interested in volunteering to do so.
