Friends of Herriman Trail Day
This event has been canceled due to inclement weather including possibility of lightning for the safety of our volunteers. Stay tuned for future trail work days, and follow the Herriman Trails Association on Instagram for updates:
https://www.instagram.com/friendsofherrimantrails
Thanks for your understanding—we look forward to seeing you at the next meetup!
Thank you for volunteering to help keep Herriman trails groomed and maintained for all to enjoy! Please read these instructions carefully to make the most of your trail work day.
PROPOSED TRAILS FOR CHILDREN INDER THE AGE OF 12: “Rodeo Trails,” (Yee Haw, Buckaroo and Mutton Bustin’)
TRAIL ACCESS: Parking is available at the Blackridge Reservoir parking lot, (see large red oval in the picture below). The Rodeo Trails begin approximately ¾ of a mile up the Blackridge trail which has a trailhead just northwest of the reservoir. (See picture above)
PROPOSED TRAIL FOR AGES 12+: Footloose, (see picture below)
TRAIL ACCESS:
At the end of Secret Canyon Circle, there is the Secret Canyon Trailhead, (see link below and small red oval in the second picture above)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/LYZGM4HYN5WXdEZZ6?g_st=ipc
From this trailhead, Footloose can be accessed after approximately a 1 mile hike.
TOOLS TO BRING: Metal rakes for removing loose rocks and gravel will be the most useful tool for the volunteers to bring. For those helping with Footloose, please bring pruners and loppers to cut back overgrowth and branches. MOTORIZED TOOLS ARE NOT PERMITTED. THIS INCLUDES ELECTRIC TOOLS.
CLOTHING AND GEAR: Closed-toe shoes or boots are required. Please no flip-flops or sandals. It is also recommended for volunteers to bring work gloves, eye protection/sunglasses, sunscreen and/or hats.
HYDRATION AND SNACKS: Please make sure each volunteer brings plenty of hydration. Portable snacks such as granola bars, fruit snacks and trail mix are also recommended. Please make sure if such snacks are brought, that wrappers are disposed properly.
WHAT NOT TO BRING: We ask that you please do not bring spade shovels to this event. (Most of the work that shovels would provide is not authorized by the city.) Bikes should also not be brought to the event. Volunteers will be expected to hike to their assigned trail section(s).
WHAT WORK IS PERMITTED:
● Clearing trails of loose rocks, gravel and other debris*
● Cutting back overgrowth of branches, sage and any other encroaching plants or weeds with non-motorized tools
WHAT WORK IS NOT PERMITTED:
● Digging up embedded rocks
● Digging drainage ditches
● Creating berms, jumps, rollers or rock gardens
● Boulder/Rock rolling
*Please be mindful of other trails/switchbacks when removing rocks/gravel/debris so that what is removed does not spill on to other trails.
Thank you so much for all the wonderful work your team of volunteers will be providing. We hope that you will all feel a sense of ownership as you help provide this much-needed work!
