| Friends Of Capitol Forest |
| Friends of Capitol Forest started with some local mountain bikers wanting to improve and maintain their playground and has continued to grow and welcomes ANYONE. We work closely with all users groups to insure a cooperative which equals successful maintenance campaign in Capitol Forest. We would like to specifically mention CAPITOL PEAK ULTRAS trail running/racing promotion group with whom we have worked side by side with since the birth of FOCF. We would also like to thank Capitol Peak Ultras for donating event proceeds to FOCF. This is a financial sacrifice that benefits all Capitol Forest users. Thanks Capitol Peak Ultras for putting the bigger picture first!! Our main purpose is to support DNR's maintenance program for Capitol Forest's trails, roads, trail heads and camping areas. Our tasks will directly address the most needed form of support that DNR needs at the time. We may be picking up trash one weekend or refurbishing old signs or trail maintenance the next. We enjoy recreating and or being Capitol Forest neighbors and do not want to see our forest degraded, so we are taking action to help maintain it. Please join us the first Saturday of each month for a work party day. Or if you want to strike out on your own contact us for a DNR volunteer registration form and/or tools and supplies you may need. The purpose of registering with DNR is to be covered under their insurance and to document volunteer hours which are rewarded with grant money for Capitol Forest project use. Lets support our forest. We meet the first Saturday of each month, year round at 9:00AM at "The Y" of Sherman Valley road and Waddell Creek road intersection. Click here for the Capitol Forest Map Contact friendsofcapitolforest@yahoo.com |
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| THE WALL OF FAME...The people that make it happen |
| 12.04.06 Green Line #6 re-route begins |
9.02.06
Green Line #6 erosion control
Green Line #6 erosion control
7.02.06
Green Line #6 erosion control
Green Line #6 erosion control
Summer 06
National Trails Day
National Trails Day
Feb 06'
FOCF forms, clean up work begins
FOCF forms, clean up work begins
| Friends of Capitol Forest Thousands of volunteer hours, thousands of dollars raised |
| SOME WORK PARTY PHOTOS |
| There are many more of you out there, sorry for not shooting your photo while you were at a work party. See you on the next one! |
| For those about to dump trash or cars, we salute you... (mouse over sign) |
| Friends of Capitol Forest is a registered Washington State Non Profit Corporation and an IMBA group member and donor. FOCF board members and other members are not paid any salary or reimbursement for their time or money spent. The results of FOCF's work improving Capitol Forest is the payment. We use it, we help maintain it. 100% of FOCF event and donation revenue is spent entirely on Capitol Forest projects. yahoo.com |
| Click here for a map of the Green Line #6 reroute. Winter 06/07. |
Dec 06'
Epic storm, Green Line#6 tree clearing
Epic storm, Green Line#6 tree clearing
01.06.07
Green Line #6 re-route continues
Green Line #6 re-route continues
| hello from the man in black |
02.03.07
Green Line #6 re-route. Starting to look like a trail. Sweet.
Green Line #6 re-route. Starting to look like a trail. Sweet.
03.03.07
Green Line #6 re-route completed. Lost Valley Loop storm tree clearing. Non-Synchro Vanangon.
Green Line #6 re-route completed. Lost Valley Loop storm tree clearing. Non-Synchro Vanangon.
04.07.07
Green Line #6 and Mima Porter #8, clearing the Peacock Run. Sponsored by STIHL.
Green Line #6 and Mima Porter #8, clearing the Peacock Run. Sponsored by STIHL.
03.21.07
Mid week "skip work and hit the trail day". Storm tree clearing Mima 8 and Trail 20. The professor cuts again, Forks is in the house.
Mid week "skip work and hit the trail day". Storm tree clearing Mima 8 and Trail 20. The professor cuts again, Forks is in the house.
| Industry FOCF Donors Diamond Back Bicycles, Wilderness Trail Bikes, Joy Ride Bikes, Red Bull, Cliff Bar, Port Angeles High School, The Bike Stand, Center Cycle, 661, MRP, The Rock Gym, Control Tech, Black Diamond Bike and Backcountry, Rack and Road, Transition Bikes, gl6 Racing, Lumberman's, The Bike Guy, Arrow Racing Tires, The UPS Store, SPSMSAR, Western Meats, Uncommon Ground Coffee and Cafe |
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4.26.07
Friends of Capitol Forest,
You rock!!! I participated in the Capitol Forest Ultra Run yesterday and was amazed at how much great work the team of
volunteers has done. WOW! The trails are in fantastic condition and it's clear how much the friends of Capitiol Forest love
that area.
Thanks again, keep up the great work!!
Michelle Maislen
Seattle, WA
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4.26.07
Friends of Capitol Forest,
You rock!!! I participated in the Capitol Forest Ultra Run yesterday and was amazed at how much great work the team of
volunteers has done. WOW! The trails are in fantastic condition and it's clear how much the friends of Capitiol Forest love
that area.
Thanks again, keep up the great work!!
Michelle Maislen
Seattle, WA
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05.06.07
Mud control. Re route of a short section of middle Green Line #6. Jackson leads the posse and gets 'er done.
Mud control. Re route of a short section of middle Green Line #6. Jackson leads the posse and gets 'er done.
06.02.07
Lots of brush cutting along Mima #8 near Wedekind. The photos went MIA, thanks to everyone who came out.
Lots of brush cutting along Mima #8 near Wedekind. The photos went MIA, thanks to everyone who came out.
09.01.07
Brush cutting extravaganza on the Crestline Trail. Grade reversal installation on the lower Green Line #6. Jackson shows up
with more mechanized help to make all of our lives easier and our day far more productive!
Brush cutting extravaganza on the Crestline Trail. Grade reversal installation on the lower Green Line #6. Jackson shows up
with more mechanized help to make all of our lives easier and our day far more productive!
08.04.07
Restoration of Greenline #6 in recently logged section LOTS of brush cutting on upper section and general trail house
keeping. New FOCF work party record, over 200 hours in one day!!!!!!!!!
Restoration of Greenline #6 in recently logged section LOTS of brush cutting on upper section and general trail house
keeping. New FOCF work party record, over 200 hours in one day!!!!!!!!!
07.07.07
Brush cutting and water drainage on Trail #30, Mt Molly loop. New FOCF work party record over 150 hours in one
day!!!!!!!!
Brush cutting and water drainage on Trail #30, Mt Molly loop. New FOCF work party record over 150 hours in one
day!!!!!!!!
10.06.07
TAKE BACK THE Y!!!! Phase 1
The corner of Waddell Creek road and Sherman Valley road is a common parking area for mountain bikers. This spot is
also hidden behind trees, covered in large mud puddles and attractive to car thieves, boat dumpers and garbage dumpers.
We are taking it back. We started by limbing up the trees in the area, clearing out the brush and bringing a bull dozer in to
regrade the parking area. Stay tuned for next months progress, come join us.
TAKE BACK THE Y!!!! Phase 1
The corner of Waddell Creek road and Sherman Valley road is a common parking area for mountain bikers. This spot is
also hidden behind trees, covered in large mud puddles and attractive to car thieves, boat dumpers and garbage dumpers.
We are taking it back. We started by limbing up the trees in the area, clearing out the brush and bringing a bull dozer in to
regrade the parking area. Stay tuned for next months progress, come join us.
11.07.07
TAKE BACK THE Y!!!! Phase 2
The Y is coming around. Fencing is going up, gravel is in and the area is getting cleaner. Trail poachers, car thieves, garbage
dumpers and car prowlers will need to move on. Its a make-over that will hopefully spread from Sherman Valley Rad to
Margaret McKenny. Come help!!!
TAKE BACK THE Y!!!! Phase 2
The Y is coming around. Fencing is going up, gravel is in and the area is getting cleaner. Trail poachers, car thieves, garbage
dumpers and car prowlers will need to move on. Its a make-over that will hopefully spread from Sherman Valley Rad to
Margaret McKenny. Come help!!!
12.01.07 232 hours
TAKE BACK THE Y!!!! Phase 3
Thats a wrap. The sign board is up, the fence is complete. Great job everyone. The place looks so much better.
TAKE BACK THE Y!!!! Phase 3
Thats a wrap. The sign board is up, the fence is complete. Great job everyone. The place looks so much better.
WINTER 2007/2008
EPIC STORM TAKE TWO, REPAIR TIME.
Click on link here for the map and current reports on our 07/08 winter repair project.
If you have specific information about the conditions on this route please email us so we can address the work needed.
Please report conditions AND repairs so we can keep the map updated
friendsofcapitolforest@yaho.com or cfmtb@yahoogroups.com
Bring your saws, shovels and motivation, its clearing time!!!!
EPIC STORM TAKE TWO, REPAIR TIME.
Click on link here for the map and current reports on our 07/08 winter repair project.
If you have specific information about the conditions on this route please email us so we can address the work needed.
Please report conditions AND repairs so we can keep the map updated
friendsofcapitolforest@yaho.com or cfmtb@yahoogroups.com
Bring your saws, shovels and motivation, its clearing time!!!!
12.26.07
Massive water damage to Mima Porter #8. Some hardy souls and Jackson's mini went for it. Lots of productive work.
Massive water damage to Mima Porter #8. Some hardy souls and Jackson's mini went for it. Lots of productive work.
1.5.08 155.5 hours
More storm repair. #20 #6 #8. Two dozen hardcores showed up on a rainy and snowy January day. We cut some trees,
shoveled some mud and had hot chili and a bon fire at the finish line. Another good day with FOCF.
More storm repair. #20 #6 #8. Two dozen hardcores showed up on a rainy and snowy January day. We cut some trees,
shoveled some mud and had hot chili and a bon fire at the finish line. Another good day with FOCF.
3.1.08 129.5 hours
More tree cutting galore. Mima #8, Green Line #6 and The Valley of Death...all clear!!!!!!!!!!!!!
More tree cutting galore. Mima #8, Green Line #6 and The Valley of Death...all clear!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2.2.08 96.5 hours
Green Line #6 more restoration, and dialing. Very nice.
Green Line #6 more restoration, and dialing. Very nice.
4.5.08 134 hours
Gravel Pack In. Water drainage Mima #8 from Mima Falls CG. Tree cutting on GL6 above C-Line.
Gravel Pack In. Water drainage Mima #8 from Mima Falls CG. Tree cutting on GL6 above C-Line.
5.3.08
Green Line #6, culvert repair below C-Line and monster mud hole repair just above C-Line. Water drainage on GL6. Brush
cutting on Mima Porter #8.
Green Line #6, culvert repair below C-Line and monster mud hole repair just above C-Line. Water drainage on GL6. Brush
cutting on Mima Porter #8.
6.7.08
Sooper Dooper work party weekend.
More tree cutting by Saw Smith Graham crew on Mima Porter #8. Axe Man Kramer's crew repaired two old bridges and
resolved drainage issues on Green Line #6. Mcgovern and posse worked on water drainage on Mima Porter #8. Captain
Scholl and company cut brush on Mima Porter #8.
FOCF "Seasons" Movie Premier at Old Delphi School House. Good times
Sooper Dooper work party weekend.
More tree cutting by Saw Smith Graham crew on Mima Porter #8. Axe Man Kramer's crew repaired two old bridges and
resolved drainage issues on Green Line #6. Mcgovern and posse worked on water drainage on Mima Porter #8. Captain
Scholl and company cut brush on Mima Porter #8.
FOCF "Seasons" Movie Premier at Old Delphi School House. Good times
7.5.08
The Lost Valley Bush Wackin Project
The Lost Valley Bush Wackin Project