new trail in elbe off the swamp

k2blazen · Oct 2, 2009

was up there 2 weekend ago dp was cutting a new line through the begining of the swamp trail , at the right when you go up in it comes back out befor the swamp, between tree line probably a lot of brush still .Its off cambered and new, recommended for 36+. Looks wicked and fun I imagine it get will get fuwked eventually just curious how many locals heard about it .

zukkev · Oct 2, 2009

Who's dp???

k2blazen · Oct 2, 2009

zukkev said:
Who's dp???

DOG POUND /ED/?/? WOW ORG dont know much about it just stumbled along while there were in the process of building it .

Fordzuki · Oct 2, 2009

:corn:

donimator · Oct 2, 2009

Dog Pound is a PNW Club that maintains the Swamp Trail at Elbe.

cavemandogpound · Oct 2, 2009

Check out dogpoundoffroad.org

Yes, our club adopted swamp trail about 2-3 years ago

We've been picking up trash, blocking bypasses, repairing damage a few times a year. I was not on the work party for this section of new trail but I'm looking forward to checking it out. There is a large log you will need big tires or winch to get past is the report.

Enjoy!

k2blazen · Oct 2, 2009

cavemandogpound said:
Check out dogpoundoffroad.org

Yes, our club adopted swamp trail about 2-3 years ago

We've been picking up trash, blocking bypasses, repairing damage a few times a year. I was not on the work party for this section of new trail but I'm looking forward to checking it out. There is a large log you will need big tires or winch to get past is the report.

Enjoy!

I know about the clubs and orgs. just wanted to now how the trail was coming along and how many people know and tried it thats all.were you the one running the saw ! I winched ed out in his samari .

Corey Y · Oct 2, 2009

This is a new Legal trail section that the DNR has approved :cheer:

A couple years ago there was a timber sale and part of the swamp trail was turned into a logging road. The timber company was supposed to turn the road back into a trail when they were done logging but they did a crappy job. Nancy (DNR) said since the Dogpound adopted the trail, they could make the logging road back into a trail.
:awesomework:

JAWS · Oct 2, 2009

Heading up tomarrow to check it out. HOPE ITS GOOD

Fordzuki · Oct 2, 2009

Crazy Daze said:
This is a new Legal trail section that the DNR has approved :cheer:

A couple years ago there was a timber sale and part of the swamp trail was turned into a logging road. The timber company was supposed to turn the road back into a trail when they were done logging but they did a crappy job. Nancy (DNR) said since the Dogpound adopted the trail, they could make the logging road back into a trail.
:awesomework:

Thanks for the clarification. That's good news. :cheer:

mumblewood · Oct 2, 2009

Cant wait to check it out.:awesomework:

Dogfather · Oct 2, 2009

We have spent every work party in the last 3 years Closing off parts of the inner swamp and building Silt traps to control the mud and runoff into the Actual Swamp. We finally had a chance to start on the new trail it is intended for Big tires. When the guys cut it I followed behind and my Starter Crapped out at the log. so I had to be tugged out. We hope to start on the Entrance from Gotcha soon. Nancy and them Dubbed the Swamp a double black Diamond trail and we are going to try our best to make it just that maybe then the busy won't get abused so much.

Stay on Designated trail Please.

Also your opinions are always welcome in an attempt to make the swamp trail more technical.

pokey · Oct 2, 2009

Dogfather said:
We have spent every work party in the last 3 years Closing off parts of the inner swamp and building Silt traps to control the mud and runoff into the Actual Swamp. We finally had a chance to start on the new trail it is intended for Big tires. When the guys cut it I followed behind and my Starter Crapped out at the log. so I had to be tugged out. We hope to start on the Entrance from Gotcha soon. Nancy and them Dubbed the Swamp a double black Diamond trail and we are going to try our best to make it just that maybe then the busy won't get abused so much.

Stay on Designated trail Please.

Also your opinions are always welcome in an attempt to make the swamp trail more technical.

Good work Ed and crew :awesomework:

donimator · Oct 3, 2009

Great job ED and Dogpound! Elbe is becoming a better wheeling place for all. Rocks put on the Rainier Vista, New Obstacles on the Swamp Trail, and the Busywild is once again challenging! Great Job Everyone!