For those in the Lake Isabella, CA area, here is an opportunity to
volunteer and open a trail.

For additional information, contact Chris Horgan.


>Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 07:52:22 -0800
>From: Chris Horgan <soundcontact@earthlink.net>
>Subject: REOPENING A TRAILl-not just trail maintenance
>
>Thanks to all of you who have volunteered to help with the Lake
>Isabella Trail Apreciation Days 3/13 & 14
>
>I have just gotten approval for us to rehabilitate a trail that has
>not been used for a while.
>In these times of trail closure it is rare that we get to reopen trails.
>It is a couple of miles long & is similar to the Kern Canyon trail in layout.
>It has been fully NEPA approved & is legal. I spent five hours
>walking part of it with the ranger the other day.
>I hope this will spur those of you who were unsure of whether they
>had the time to help.
>Come on out & help us reopen a trail. THIS IS A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY
>Lets show the BLM & Forest Service that we care about our trails.
>Please bring your digital cameras so we can document our work.
>
>March 13 & 14, 2004 8 AM please be early
>178 in Lake Isabella CA exit onto 155 toward Kernville 1.1 miles
>turn LEFT on KEYESVILLE ROAD just past Kern River, go 0.7 miles to
>dirt parking area on left w toilets & kiosk.
>FREE CAMPING is available right here. No water or electricity
>Bring lunch, water, hat, gloves. We will have tools but bring,
>shovel, pick, clippers if you can
>Please email or call so we know how many volunteers to expect 760
>379-0080
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