The main objective for this workday is to build and complete a Loading/Unloading ramp near the lower Penrose Commons Trailhead parking area. However, there has been significant damage to the Waterfall trail and the Warmup trail due to flooding.
The Waterfall trail has been blown out at both ends and needs attention to prevent access by ATV's riding in the area. So, we'd like to get enough volunteers to support the ramp building effort, and also send a group or two down to work on each end of the Waterfall trail. We'll need some saws, and some handtools to work on the damage. See the message below from the RGFO:
Hello again Penrose friends,
I also wanted to put out feelers on an additional project for our volunteer day. As some of you may know, we had some extensive flooding in Penrose a couple months ago. I have not been able to ride the entire area to know the complete extent but have one area I know needs addressed. The waterfall single track trail is completely blown out and needs to be limited on the south end where full size can now just drive into it. If some extra volunteers are available, we can truck in buck-n-rail materials and move some of the downed trees to block the entry. Please let me know if anyone is interested in this project as well as the ramp build. Thank you for the assistance.
Respectfully,
Kelly Carter
OHV Park Ranger
Bureau of Land Management
Royal Gorge Field Office
3028 East Main St.
Cañon City, CO 81212
Office 719-269-8527