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Shutte Fun and Work Day Thanks

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44 trails shutte dayWe would like to send a shout-out to all of the folks who showed up this weekend for the shuttle day, the trail work and those who donated online. Thank you for your support!
It was a beautiful fall weekend on the 44, cool and mostly dry, which made for great riding and digging. It’s a great reminder that what the mountain looks like from a distance isn’t always indicative of the weather in the 44 zone.
44 trails shuttle dayAbout 40 riders enjoyed shuttle laps from Lookout Mtn (#450) to Eight Mile South (#496), Eight Mile North and Bottle Prairie (#455).  Thanks to Fat Tire Farm and Oregon Territory Outfitters for the shuttles and to Loam Coffee and TrailBuilder Magazine for the hot coffee and reading material between laps.
On Sun, we were able to rough in about a half-mile extension to Hidden Meadows South (#472).  The extension is in preparation for work we are planning next year to improve the connection between Crane Creek and Hidden Meadows.
Stay tuned here or our Instagram feed for more information and opportunities to help improve the trails in the Mt Hood National Forest.
hidden meados trail work day

Finally, our dedicated supporters deserve a big thanks for another great season of support, too! Please support the local businesses who support your local trails!

Mt. Hood National Forest
Fat Tire Farm – Hood River and Portland

WyEast Wonder Trail Running Race September 7, 2024

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Wy’East Wonder Trail Running Race
September 7, 2024

wyeast wonder

Heads up! The WyEast Wonder Trail Running Event takes place on September 7.

It uses the following trails in the 44 system:
Surveyors Ridge, Super Connector, Knebel Springs, Bottle Prairie, 8-Mile, Gunsight Ridge, Bennett Pass Road, and Oak Ridge

Please watch out for runners. They will be watching out for you, too.

And please do not move or disturb the orange course markings, as this could endanger racers. The markings will be removed immediately following the race.

All trails are open to other designated users during the event.

Course maps are on the race website: 50mile course and 50km course.

44 Trails Conditions Update – 5/26

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44 Trails Conditions Update – May 26, 2023

Dog River Trail #675 is clear. Thank you Fat Tire Farm crew!

Please note the Dog River Super-D is being run on Dog River Sunday, May 28.

Surveyor’s Ridge Trail #688 is clear from the Bald Butte saddle to the intersection of Cooks Meadow Trail #639. But Cooks Meadow is still under snow beyond the intersection with Surveyor’s. (see pic).

Continuing from Surveyor’s, Thunder Road and the Super Duper Connector are also clear and rideable. Expect trees and snow elsewhere on the system.

44 Trails Spring 2023 Conditions Update

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44 Trails conditions report44 Trails riding season is approaching, but a majority of the system is still under snow and/or in need of logout.
 
As of May 19, the snow is melting fast, but there are more downed trees than normal. The 44 road is passable to the 17 junction, and with the heat may be passable to Dufur by the time you read this.
 

Oak Ridge trail #688A was logged out by USFS and is clear. 44T has removed more than 50 trees from Dog River Trail #675 and brushed more than three miles, but there is still about 1.5 miles with 15+ trees to clear in the middle section of the trail. A 44T and Fat Tire Farm crew will be working on the Dog River trail Monday 5/22, so it should be rideable soon.

Oregon Timber Trail Alliance has a trail day on east end the 15-Mile trail #456 this weekend 5/20-21.

The full 44T logout project begins on 5/22, and our rough estimate is two or three weeks to get through the main system including Knebal, Cooks, 8-Mile, High Prairie, etc. There are a lot of trees down this season. Please don’t plan your vacation based on this estimate. We’ll post updates as we get them, but recognize snow cover still limits access for clearing downed trees. We are at the mercy of the weather and snow melt to get things fully open. 

Surveyor’s Ridge Trail Closure

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44 Riders, the Dalles Watershed Pipeline Project is kicking into high gear. The construction activity means that the south end of the old Surveyor’s Ridge Trail is now closed through mid-November, which effectivley means for the season, ’cause snow in the high-country is on its way.

If you’re headed up that way, please avoid the work zone.

Surveyors-closure-map

Wy’East Wonder Trail Running Race June 12

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Wy’East Wonder Trail Running Race June 12

HELLO 44 TRAIL USERS
Please be aware that there is a permitted trail running race on Sunday June 12th.

Trails involved:
Surveyors Ridge, Super Connector, Knebel Springs, Bottle Prairie, 8-Mile, and Oak Ridge

Please watch out for runners. They will be watching out for you too.

Do not disturb the orange course markings, as this could endanger racers. The markings are removed immediately following the race.

All trails are open to other designated users during the event.

Course maps are on the race website: www.wyeastwonder.com

White River Fire Closures

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white river fireIt’s Fire Season

Fire season has kicked into gear. A fire located in the White River area of the Mt. Hood National Forest is causing road and trail closures adjacent to popular 44 Trails riding areas. You can get the latest details on White River fire closures on the InciWeb site.

At this time, popular trails like Knebal, High Prairie, 15 Mile, 8 Mile, Surveyor’s, etc are all open.

White River Fire Closures

The main areas impacted by fire closures include Crane Creek, Crane Prairie, Boulder Lake, Forest Creek, Hidden Meadows, Bonney Meadows. Bennett Pass is also effected. Anyone planning to head that way should re-evaluate their plans and read the detailed fire closures information.