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I saw it last week.  My son the Eagle scout loves the final touches!   He would love videos of people riding it if possible.  Let me know if you need help that we can do, we live close by.

1 minute ago, stepneo said:

No worries. We ran through the entire site with a chainsaw, weed trimmer, and inspected the wood features. Any branches in the ride path are trimmed back and all grass on the jumps has been scalped. I have a good idea of what needs to be done on the wood features for better flow. And will plan out what kickers to swap out for new, and not had a chainring killer at the lip.  The S Curve berm exit into the first kicker will want to be re-worked to better deal with the erosion. More skinnies would be cool. Will be calling a build day soon with plenty of time in advance. 

Any idea on the dirt ramp to the whale tail?

I couldn't make it either, stupid work

Cool, My son did the Eagle project and is looking forward to the dirt being in place for the whale tail.  Let us know how we can help and when.  And when it isn't stupid hot out.

New return trail started this morning for a Scout Quartermaster project.  Might be completed tomorrow depending on man power.  sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044aa9ad22a5f49-quartermaster

Slow progress on the downhill trail but it is progressing and hopefully should get a lot of visual progress soon.

1 hour ago, olddbrider said:

I haven't seen anything about work days posted lately, but there is still some work being done out there. The launch pad and first jump look to be complete and there's now a pretty scary looking ramp with a dirt landing right after that. I'd call myself an intermediate jumper - comfortable with all the jumps and drops at the church - but that second feature scares me. It's all still closed to riding as far as I know...

Look for work days coming soon, might be one for the new return trail this weekend.  It depends on getting some scout paperwork completed.  Dale and his son have been moving the dirt for the landing.  

Zach asked me to send this out. "The material prices and amounts are much higher than were initially estimated. Can you please help me by donating so we can afford the needed materials to complete the project. It is coming along great as you can see from the pictures. The trail has been cleared, signed posted, and the first feature is complete. This weekend the second feature will be complete but there are three more features left to complete." https://www.gofundme.com/f/a5sz8-zach039s-eagle-scout-project?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cp share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR0gzX8zbTOd93uxwMSOE1_1Z9lUvZp1z83T_-WpPrs0LHat9XIrPlr2xWI

The first feature on the new trail "Jonah and the Whale" at the church trails my son is building for his Eagle Project is decked. Dale is building the foundations of the features, he has been working hard on this.  It isn't ready to ride yet but it is coming along. There is still a need for money for wood for the other features so you can still donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/a5sz8-zach039s-eagle-scout-project?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cp%20share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR0gzX8zbTOd93uxwMSOE1_1Z9lUvZp1z83T_-WpPrs0LHat9XIrPlr2xWI

More progress on the trail today. Signs are up and Dale has the drop in almost ready to go.  It is going to be pretty cool when done.  

15 minutes ago, olddbrider said:

I ran into Dale yesterday at the church jumps and he mentioned that there might be another work day for the new line on Saturday. He was working on a very cool feature at the beginning of the line...

Is this happening? If so, what time and what tools would be useful to bring? Dale mentioned the potential for doing some decking and if that's the case I can bring my drill and spare batteries.

There is from 10-12.  My son is directing hole digging, setting posts, and decking the new feature. The decking uses a T-25 bit.  He said here is the signup genius he made.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4AABAC2EA6FF2-zachs2

His future plan is to have more work days to deck the features as they are built.

Just now, olddbrider said:

Any insights into what you guys will be working on this week?  Seems like most of the corridor clearing has been done...  Mainly wondering what tools to bring/not bring.

A little more trail work based on feedback from Dale post hole digging, and setting posts into cement for some of the signs.

Zach is holding another work day on Saturday morning. He asked me to post this. FYI, it is at 201 Church Park Rd, Cedar Park, TX 78613 from 8:00-10:00-ish tomorrow https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b4aabac2ea6ff2-zachs1

From my son:

Hello I am having another work day this Saturday morning.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4AABAC2EA6FF2-zachs1

1 hour ago, olddbrider said:

Is there a work day today for the new trail at the Church trails?

Not for the Eagle project today.  Just returned from a backpacking trip

From my son:

I am working on my Eagle Scout project which is building a new mountain biking trail behind my local church. I would love to get your support to help me complete this project. The information for the next workday on Sunday is in the first link.

https://tinyurl.com/yatoq8xv

Hello! I’m so exited to start working on my eagle project.

Today is the first work day!

We are planning on meeting at 1 pm at Christ church, cedar park 201 church park road, cedar park TX to begin the process of creating the most awesome bike trail ever!

I would love your help today short notice, yes, sorry!

Any help is appreciated

Bring chain saws, lopping shears, rakes, gloves, etc

Follow to tape!

See you soon!

Sincerely,
                     Zach Aronson

My son's Eagle Project was approved.  Here is his fundraiser for the new line including signs for the Church trail.  Look for material and volunteer requests coming soon.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/a5sz8-zach039s-eagle-scout-project?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet

1 minute ago, Tree Magnet said:

Is he going to join up on the forum to organize or is there another way to herd these cats?

As his dad, I will keep you informed as he has more details to share.

My son is a Scout that lives in the neighborhood where this trail is.  He would like to organize and run an Eagle Scout project for the trail here.  AJ at the Peddler said he should reach out here to find Dale.  Can someone email me and my son so he can discuss it and see what is possible?