Stocksdale and Walnut Woods Mt. Bike/Hiking Trail

New Map

2012-01-13T18:59:00.001-08:00

Trail change

2012-01-08T11:07:00.000-08:00

There is a significant reroute to be aware of at Stocksdale. We will put out a new map at some point, but I will describe it here, you can reference the map to the right.

On the current map you will note at marker #5 there is a longer option and a shorter option that rejoin at marker #6.

Today we completed a project that removes the intersections at #5 and #6 (the markers have been removed). The short route is now incorporated into the main trail.

This accomplished two goals, to lengthen the main trail and to remove the intersections. We also remove some trail that was eroding a bit.

Yeah, it has been a while.

2011-08-16T07:56:00.000-07:00

Well, I finally have gotten around to getting a new map out. This map includes the completed new loop that was an out and back last riding season. Of course, we have been done with the loop for a while, but with an injury, work and other stuff I haven't gotten around to getting the new map posted. Thanks, as always, to Neale Shour for the map work.

Note: The markers #17-21 have not been placed in the field, but we wanted to get the map done. The markers should be placed in September.

Also, watch for the field loop to be improved. We have some new equipment that will allow a uniform spraying of the field that will give a nice wide trail to prevent rutting from grass roots.

Update on the Out-n-back

2010-11-22T12:53:00.000-08:00

Thought I should update the blog a bit. I have been slacking on keeping this up to date.

There has been a lot of trail work getting done this fall. The weather is good and we have had a lot of people stepping up and helping out. Most of the work has been on the out-n-back trail that we didn't finish last year due to the bad winter. Here are a few photos of some of the features on this section of trail. This trail is consistent with much of SWW, twisty singletrack with some technical features. The trail will have some longer stretches of open trail with more flow before it is finished.

Elevated walkway over a soggy area. Thanks to Ron Bodine (pictured)

and Buzz Taylor.

A nice example of vertical armoring, a sustainable trail practice.

Can't remember everyone that worked on this, but I know Tim King and

Clay Lozier worked pretty hard on it. Thanks guys.

Clay's favorite tree. Easy to ride under and looks pretty cool on a night ride.

A nice stretch of benchcutting on a neat little section of trail.

Skinny

2010-08-01T11:39:00.001-07:00

Nature happened to give us a big solid tree across the trail, so we thought we better do something with it! Clay, Neil, Buzz and I finally got it finished.

This is a rock run-up on one side. The rocks aren't

as big as this photo would make them seem.

There is a dirt run-up on the other side.

Making the first few cuts.

"No, really honey, I am out in the woods doing trail work."

Continuing Improvements

2010-05-03T15:36:00.000-07:00

Thanks to John, Steve and Kevin today we had some significant maintenance done to the trails. The city was kind enough to deliver some gravel and we got it moved into some of the soggy areas. We also did a little bit of armoring, some chainsaw work and flagged a couple reroutes.

It is great to have young, strong guys show up to help!

Just a little bit of armoring for a wet spot.

The guys willing to spend a "day off" earning their dirt!

The dingo is a great way to move gravel. It beats a shovel

and wheelbarrow hands down.

Second Try

2010-05-02T20:24:00.000-07:00

Having trouble with link to new map, so I will upload it here for easy downloads.

New Map!

2010-05-02T19:58:00.000-07:00

Once again, thanks to Neale Shour for being our "map guy". At the right you will find the latest map for SWW. This map includes the new section of trail. This is currently an out-n-back, with the loop to be finished in the spring of 2011 (provided we have a better build year).

Although it is a bit of pain to ride an out-n-back, this new section is pretty nice stuff and needs ridden! There are a few things to tweak on it, but it largely finished until you come to the pile of deadfall that marks the turn around. Oh, and we conveniently put that at the bottom of a hill so you get to climb back.

ERTA Receives Award from MPRA

2010-03-22T18:27:00.001-07:00

ERTA was honored to recently receive a Citation Award from the Missouri Park and Recreation Association. We were nominated by the Liberty Parks and Recreation Department for the work completed at Stocksdale Park.

In addition to attending the annual MPRA meeting at Tan-Tar-A, we also recently attended a Liberty City Council meeting at which the mayor issued a proclamation recognizing ERTA.

Preview

2009-12-14T12:16:00.000-08:00

Went out and GPS'd the new trail today since it is all flagged. There is a lot of work to do yet, hopefully we can get it done. There is still a fair amount of corridor to be cleared and then quite a bit of benching and some crossings to deal with before we can open. We need your help!!

Here is a GPS of the new trail and the existing, open trail.

GPS of the new trail by itself.

New Map

2009-11-10T14:23:00.001-08:00

Here is a new map, courtesy of Neale. Just a couple of tweeks.

Kudos from riders

2009-09-25T15:31:00.000-07:00

Some posts regarding Stocksdale Trails that have been found on the forums:

--I rode Stocksdale for the second time this morning and I must say I love the switchbacks I find it to be a very athletic romp with a change of direction every two or three seconds. I find myself more worn out after 14 miles here than I tend to after 24 at SMV. And the nice thing is even with it being a short course, each lap I found myself getting faster and that just made it funner.

--This was a fun ride, a lot of climbing it seems at times.

--I took my wife and some friends out there and we rode on Saturday. I rode the first time with all of them and then again by myself to get an idea of the flow with a little speed going. I am impressed with the trail. It's not an epic all day trail by any means, but it's a great start and I'm extremely excited to finally have some single track in Liberty.

--I have to agree. I haven't ridden SWW a lot until just recently. I think I've got more work hours on it than ride hours. I'm growing more fond of it all the time. Nothing suppa' technical, just fun flowing, short climb trail. I had a blast out there tonight rolling it on the single speed.

Work date correction

2009-09-14T18:49:00.001-07:00

All: The Stocksdale work date has to move to 10/31. It will not be on 10/24

ERTA Workdays

2009-09-11T20:37:00.001-07:00

Meeting

2009-07-15T20:14:00.001-07:00

Well, the meeting was a success. We weren't sure about the trail conditions for a while with the rain in recent days. The trails were tacky to greasy, but overall very rideable.

Thanks to the following:

Ben Bolin for grilling.

In-a-tub (Aaron Beeman) for donating the meat.

Joe Folse and Aaron Browning for condiments.

Buzz Taylor for chips.

Toyota for the free hats.

KCB Bank (Kelly Peitzman) for the bottle openers

Biscari Brothers Bike Shop for the free tubes and bottles.

Steve Rice for the potato salad.

Also thanks to the City of Liberty Parks Department for use of the shelter house, it was perfect.

A great big thanks to those of you who made the trek up north to sample our trails in Liberty for the first time. They are a work in progress, so be sure to come back often!

Earthriders Meeting at Stocksdale

2009-07-08T12:05:00.000-07:00

Wow, I haven't posted anything in a long while!

Aside from trimming and maintenance, there hasn't been a lot going on to post. However,
next week will be the Earthriders monthly meeting and Stocksdale will be the host.

Please come on out and meet some mountain bikers and grab a bite to eat. Of course, you will have to ride a little bit!

Hope to see you.

We Pass a 1,000 hours!

2009-04-25T13:57:00.001-07:00

Thanks to William Elcan, Buzz Taylor, Ron Bodine and Ed Overstreet we got some gravel moved to muddy sections. We also worked on a cool reroute (at intersection #5) that is close to being done.

With the hours logged today we passed a 1,000 volunteer hours!

Work Accomplished in Recent Days

2009-04-05T11:57:00.001-07:00

Well, the weather conditions so far this spring are not so great but we did manage to get a few odd jobs accomplished in recent days.

We did three small reroutes of the original trail on MDC property to address minor erosion developing.

We also have flagged a reroute of the extension between marker #5 and #6. This could possibly be done this spring and will allow us to bypass the soggy area on this extension. It will also be quite a bit more interesting and improve the "flow" of the trail.

Hopefully trail conditions will improve soon and we can get out and ride!

Workday 3/21, New Trail Opened

2009-03-21T12:15:00.000-07:00

We had a great turnout of a spring workday and we got a lot done. Enough that we have been able to open the new section of trail!! There are still a couple areas that need a bit done, but it is all pretty much rideable or runnable (is that a word?). A big thanks to all the help.

Some nice armoring with some monsters rocks.

Buzz is smiling because he knows he will make the Blog!

Some really nice vertical armoring being done by Neale.

The other Neil using the Dingo!

Some benchcutting going on.

Again a special thanks to those who came out:

Neale Shour

Stan Gaskill

Ed Overstreet

Chris (didn't catch that last name)

Stephen Levenhagen

Carrie Hyder

Nestor (from Los Campos on the square, good food!)

Curtis Matthews

William Elcan

Trace Larsen

Andrew Bilen

Buzz Taylor

Clay Lozier

Neil Battrum

Also thanks to Darren Epperson for coming out during the week doing work, he was off skiing today in Colorado.

If I missed any one in this, please be sure to let me know!!

Well, my daughter let me know after my original post that she helped move a few rocks, so add Anne Woody to the list!

Get out an use the trail to get it worn in.

Map here.

We Don't Just Work!!!

2009-03-19T18:22:00.000-07:00

Looks like he might have a 6 pack of Boulevard in that jersey!

A quick breather after climbing out of the spine run.

After not being able to ride for quite a while due to muddy trail, a few of us got out for a ride tonight! What a great spring evening.

We even sampled the new trail a bit. It is coming along nicely, with a good work day this Saturday we might be able to open it up. We are very close I think.

If you possibly can, get out for a hike, trail run or a ride. Apart from a couple of sections that you have to walk due to mud, the trails are in fantastic shape.

Workday 2/15 and New Map!

2009-02-15T17:01:00.000-08:00

New map, courtesy of Neale Shour

Trace and Battrum using the rock carrier

Well, some more work got done today. The bad news is that I am writing this while sitting in the hospital waiting for my son to get out of surgery. He managed to break his leg playing football. He should have been out doing trail work!

Anyway, Clay, Neil, Ed Overstreet, Trace Larson and Buzz and I got out today. We got a little bit more benchcutting done. We moved a fair amount of rock for armoring, etc. Also did a small reroute of the new trail to address a soggy spot. A nice day to be out. Things are looking very good for our 3/21 workday. Our goal is to open the new trail that day!

We did have a chance to try out Harter's new rock carrier.

Neale Shour has put together a new map reflecting the new trail to be opened in March.

Obviously this section isn't open to riding yet. But I think some hiking/walking on it would be good to pack it down as long as it isn't muddy.

Workday and Birthday!

2009-01-10T13:43:00.001-08:00

Thanks to Clay, Neil, Buzz, Brett and Steve Matthews for coming out today to get some work done. Quite a bit of destaubing got done today.

Our kiosk sign finally got planted.

A big thanks to Paceline Products (Steve Matthews), Orange Technologies (Neil Battrum) and Biscari Brothers bikes for helping fund the sign. Biscari also loaned us a gas powered auger which was awesome.

A special "Happy Birthday" to Clay!

Steve Matthews from Paceline, myself and Neil Battrum (trail steward and

owner of Orange Technologies)

Clay's wife surprised him with a cake. We'll pretend that is a fat tire bike.

The presentation of the cake (and yes, it was delicious)

New Railroad tie Bridge

2008-12-07T13:11:00.001-08:00

Another job accomplished yesterday was the railroad tie bridge.

Ron Bodine and Buzz constructed this. Very nice job. Clay and Neil and I checked it out today.

Hope to ride it later today!

A Great Workday!! A Big Thanks to All.

2008-12-06T15:46:00.001-08:00

What do you get when you put 2 Neils/Neales together?

Cherri brought some class to the activity, glad to see trail runners out!

They did use the tools, not just lean on them.

We really appreciated the support from the "south" guys like Phil.

Even got the son into the action.

It was nice to get some new local help out on the trail!

Again, another user group represented, this time a hiker!

The Smithville crew had a fine showing as usual. I think

John appreciates being a worker bee once in a while!

12/6 Workday

2008-11-29T21:01:00.000-08:00

Well the paint might not be dry on the "Neale's Trail" sign at SMV (I am bummed I had to work today and miss that), but we are looking forward to next Saturday!

Stocksdale is no longer the newest trail in the area (Swope stole that from us!!), but we are still working on some really new and cool stuff. We have about a mile of new trail flagged, cleared and mostly destaubed. This is some really fun stuff and will have some nice rocky, root-filled areas.

The new stuff will continue the tradition of tight, flowey (is that even a word?) trail that we already have and add in some more technical features.

It looks like it should be good weather late next week for trail work. All help will be appreciated. Donuts and coffee at 8 a.m. at the horseshoe arena.

Questions, post here or give me a shout at: sww "at" earthriders.org

The Work Behind the Bridge

2008-11-16T17:41:00.001-08:00

I show up just in time to do the "work" of the first ride

The deck going on.

That looks like fun to me.

Ron holds the tools like a scrub nurse for Buzz.

Thanks to Lauren Taylor for snapping the photos.

These guys are workhorses!

2008-11-16T15:44:00.000-08:00

Ron on a big boy bike

Buzz, on the other hand, makes my bike look small

He was even able to walk across it without falling off

The final product. Add a couple nice rocks on the approach and it is good to go.

Neil Battrum, Clay Lozier, Ron Bodine and Buzz Taylor were out working again today while I was catching up around the house.

While Neil and Clay were doing staub removal Ron and Buzz were bridging a soggy area where a new trail will soon be open. I actually rode up right as the last nail was going in (literally) and I got to be the first rider across.

Trail Work Accomplished Today and Teaser photos!

2008-11-15T11:04:00.001-08:00

Nice little rock drop with a "dumb" line also

You'll be able to take either a moderate route or a

"black diamond" route down this rock. You can huck it if you're up to it.

A nice little drop as you approach the bigger rock

Thank God that is Buzz's dog wearing pink.

Thanks for the crew that came out today for trail work at Stocksdale:

Buzz and Lauren Taylor

Ron Bodine

Clay Lozier

Neil Battrum

and Anne Woody

Lauren and Anne were picking up trash for us, and sorted it for recycling!!

Also, congrats to the Swope Park trail crew on opening a brand new singletrack hiking and mountain biking trail. Sorry I missed their trail opening. Check their blog out, there is a link over on the left.

Work accomplished today

2008-10-26T11:56:00.001-07:00

Well, we had about 7 people out to work on trail today, counting Trace Larson with a couple of relatives who couldn't find us so they did some needed work in a different area!!

The rest of us worked down near the pond on the extension. This is very close to being done. I think about 8 more man-hours will have this section ready to open. This will be a very fun

little section with some switchbacks that will come around the pond on the city property and meet with the existing trail right as it enters the woods on the MDC property. I will have a map of this soon (if Neale Shour comes through like he always does!!!).

There will be a lot of small workdays in the coming months, so watch out for emails.

Remember, our big workday will be Dec. 6th. I think this is going to be a big day for corridor clearing to really establish the trail headed north in the woods.

Thanks for those who came out today:

Buzz and daughter Lauren.

Neil Battrum

Steve Matthews from Paceline Products

Trace Larson and relatives.

Also don't forget the Halloween ride at Smithville on Friday night. Folks will arrive between 8 and 9 (after the kids are done grabbing candy). A night ride and then chili/drinks and a fire to follow.

Map Version 2.0 with the New Trail Extension!!

2008-09-29T14:32:00.000-07:00

Once again Neale Shour hooks up with a good looking map!

Don't forget to come out on Saturday!

Post trailwork ride photos.

2008-09-27T11:22:00.000-07:00

Neale smiles more when he is on his bike. So do we.

Ron is so fast he is blurry.

Not sure why Clay is grimacing so much. You would think he is working hard or something.

The Extension is finallly open!!

2008-09-27T09:48:00.000-07:00

We finally finished the extension between #5 and #6. Thanks to Neil, Neale, Buzz, Ron, Clay and Chuck!!

Smoothing out the field a bit.

The last little bit of benching.

Trail Workdates for 2008-09

2008-09-23T11:50:00.001-07:00

O.k. all,

ERTA had their big pow-wow to set trail building dates. The plan is
similar to years past. Each trail will have local dates at their
discretion for smaller workdays and at least one big workday.

Our big workday will be December 6th. We hope to have about 2 miles
of trail flagged and there should be plenty of corridor clearing to
do. Watch for posts closer to time, if the corridor gets cleared
more than I expect, this could turn into more of a bench cutting
day. We may well have an option for another big workday late in the
season, like March or later. If so, this would almost surely be a
benching day.

Also, watch for posts on a regular basis for smaller work days. There
will be quite a few of these in the coming months and there will be
ample opportunity to help out. I think we have Buzz Taylor and Ron
Bodine tapped on a couple of smaller projects that will be very cool
additions and they might appreciate an email to see how you can help.

As always, give me a shout with questions.

Thanks.

Matt

Trail Building Kickoff, Oct. 4th

2008-09-23T11:43:00.001-07:00

We decided to have a little social event to kick off the trail
building season.

This is just a social event, no actual trail
building will be done!

Come out to Stocksdale/Walnut Woods on Oct. 4th around 1 p.m.

Food around 2 p.m. There will be a little riding/hiking/trail running and then some food
and socializing. You can find out what our plans are for the coming
building season. We hope to add 2- 2.5 miles of new trail in the
coming months.

I know we have some great people lined up to help out with the day:

Platte Valley Bank will be supplying a big grill and some chefs.
(these guys were great to help us out at Spider Fest at Smithville a
couple weeks ago).

Orange Technologies will be throwing in some food. This is Neil
Battrum's company. Now if we could get him to set up webcams for the
trail!

I know some of the local bike stores might be there (we have let
Cycle City, The Wheel and Biscari know about it)

Paceline Products might be there as well (Chamois Butt'r saved me
today with my third day riding in a row). They were critical for our
trail opening in June and have given us great support.

What to bring: Your bike. Your family. A lawn chair.

Hope to see you there!

Stocksdale and Walnut Woods Trail Opening

2008-06-19T19:17:00.000-07:00

Well, I may have missed it due to vacation, but the trail opening was
a success. Sounds like 50+ people came out to see and enjoy the trail.

Angie from the Tribune was nice enough to forward some nice photos of
the event.

Trail Map 1.0

2008-06-05T13:56:00.001-07:00

Thanks to Neale Shour we have a preliminary trail map:

.....and the Liberty Tribune

2008-06-05T13:31:00.001-07:00

Public invited to grand opening at Stocksdale Park

By Angie Anaya Borgedalen

Thursday, June 5, 2008 1:30 AM CDT

In the early 1980s while living in Houston, Texas, Clay Lozier read an article about mountain biking and was hooked.

"At that time, you couldn't just go to a bike store and buy one. They had to special order one for me," said Lozier, who grew up in Liberty.

Within two years, Lozier said bike stores were carrying more of the sturdy, knobby-tire mountain bikes than they were of the more common road bikes. Lozier rides both types and owns two of each.

"I probably ride about four days a week," Lozier said. "I tend to ride my mountain bikes more between October and May."

But since he helped blaze a hiking and biking trail earlier this year between Stocksdale Park and Walnut Woods Conservation Area in east Liberty, Lozier may find himself on the trail more often.

He said it was important for people to use the 2.7-mile trail to keep it clear of growth, and with the grand opening of the trail set for Saturday, June 7, he said he hopes more people will learn about it. Eventually the trail will be about six miles long.

"This is truly a single-track, off-road trail with rocks and roots. It's for mountain bikes, trail runners and hikers," Lozier said. "It's not a smooth, paved trail."

Matthew Woody, who along with Lozier is a member of the Earth Riders Trails Association and also helped cut the trail with other volunteers, said he had been riding for about 10 years. Woody is the volunteer manager of the Stocksdale trail.

Instead of having to drive to Smithville Lake to ride his bike, Woody said he could now just ride from his house to the local trail head at Stocksdale.

"I also ride my bike to the Liberty Square and on errands. It cuts down a lot on my driving and conserves gas," Woody said. "As the word gets out, people will be able to ride from their homes to the trail. It's a good place to walk dogs, too."

After the 10:30 a.m. ribbon-cutting, Lozier said Paceline Products would be grilling hot dogs and providing soft drinks at 11:30 a.m., giving those in attendance a chance to walk or ride on the trail. Representatives from local bike stores, Biscari Brothers, The Wheel Cyclery and Cycle City, will also be there, he said.

Woody said it was important to follow proper etiquette when riding or hiking on a trail.

"A big local rule is don't ride when it's muddy, because that leads to trail erosion," Woody said.

The following rules come from the International Mountain Biking Association:

• Ride on open trails only; avoid trespassing on private land without permission.

• Leave no trace; pack out what you packed in.

• Control your bicycle; obey speed regulations.

• Always yield the trail; don't startle others; a friendly greeting or a bell is considerate.

• Never scare animals; use special care when passing horses.

• Plan ahead; know your equipment, your ability and the area you are riding.

Free food, camaraderie:

- What: Grand opening for hiking, biking trail

- Where: Stocksdale Park, 901 S. LaFrenz Road

- When: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 7

- More information: 439-4360

From the KC Star:

2008-06-05T13:24:00.001-07:00

Northland events mark National Trails Day

By DAVID KNOPF

The Kansas City Star

Northlanders can mark National Trails Day at several locations on Saturday and do it the old-fashioned way: By hiking, jogging or walking at a leisurely pace.

A new twist will be available beginning Saturday when the Earth Riders Trails Association and local enthusiasts cut the ribbon on a new mountain bike trail at Liberty's Stocksdale Park.

"We thought that would be an appropriate time to do this," said Clay Lozier, one of the organizers.

Ribbon-cutting for the new 2.75-mile trail will take place at 10:30 a.m., followed by a complimentary lunch of hot dogs, chips and soft drinks served by Paceline Products, a Pleasant Valley business that caters to bicyclists.

Several Northland bicycle shops also will be on hand Saturday, Lozier said.

Of course, the real highlight is for outdoor enthusiasts to try out the trail. It winds its way through city of Liberty property in Stocksdale Park and an adjoining tract owned by the Missouri Department of Conservation.

"I have ridden it and it's very nice," Lozier said. "People are encouraged to hike, jog or ride their mountain bikes."

A trail expansion is already on the calendar. "Next fall, we'll get after it and hope to add another three miles to it," Lozier said.

Earth Riders volunteers developed the trail through agreements with Liberty and the Department of Conservation. The new mountain bike path offers enthusiasts a new option in eastern Clay County. The next closest dirt-path trails are at Smithville Lake and in Blue Springs, Lozier said.

Let's Have a Trail Opening!!

2008-05-28T15:11:00.001-07:00

All,

Now that the work is done on the trail for the season we need to have a "Grand Opening" for the Stocksdale/Walnut Woods Hiking and Mt. Biking Trail.

June 7th at Stocksdale at 10:30 there will be a ribbon cutting!

Paceline Products will be there grilling dogs and providing drinks! (anticipate food around 11:30).

Biscari Brothers, The Wheel and Cycle City will be represented as well from what I hear.

So, if you are a hiker, trail runner or mountain biker come on out and enjoy a great new trail in a beautiful park.

We hope to see everyone there!

Directions at: http://stocksdalewalnutwoods.blogspot.com/

Matt Woody

Another workday closer

2008-04-27T15:11:00.001-07:00

We had another workday today to get closer to opening trail. A nice
day for benchcutting. Anne was out helping a little and watching
Clay's dog, Vince.

Hope to have the trail open by the end of May. Keeping fingers
crossed!!

Big Workday on April 12th!!

2008-04-12T14:41:00.000-07:00

Well, we had a very successful workday today! 17 people showed up
on a lousy weather day (for April anyway). It actually made for some
decent work weather, even with ice pellets and
snow. We got a ton of benching done and are very close to have
rideable trail. Having such great volunteers is awesome.

What press!!

2008-02-09T13:22:00.000-08:00

Today's Kansas City Star has an article about the trails! O.k, so it is just in the Liberty insert in the Star, but hey it's still press.

Seems there was a reporter at the last City Council meeting and heard about the project. He contacted Clay the next day. I think the article is pretty accurate.

See the article here.

Workday Photos

2008-02-09T12:33:00.000-08:00

Just a couple of shots of the hard work on January 20th, 2008.

Great to have such awesome volunteers creating trail for the commmunity.

Here is Clay in action with a rogue hoe.

Here is more of the motley crew we had out that day. Trace, Andrew, John, Neil and Clay. There were more that left before they were subjected to the camera. As I recall, the temp was in the single digits to begin with in the morning. It didn't take long to warm up though!!

The Scoop

2008-02-09T07:50:00.000-08:00

Here's the scoop on these trails. These trails are a cooperative effort between Earth Riders Trails Association, Missouri Department of Conservation and the City of Liberty. They are located in Liberty and involve both city park property (Stocksdale Park) and MDC property (Walnut Woods).

These trails are designed to be beginner friendly, but yet offer features that will appeal to the more advanced mt. biker. They are excellent trails for hiking and trail running as well. At this point in time the first phase of trails is nearing completion and we anticipate trail opening during the month of April 2008. The ultimate hope is to have 6+ miles of trail within 2-3 years.