I just returned from walking many of the trails on Raccoon Mountain. I am happy to report the high temps, winds, and above freezing nightly temperatures we experienced last weekend were finally enough to fully thaw the trail. All trails on Raccoon Mountain are officially OPENED.
The winds have knocked down a lot of sticks, branches and the occasional tree. Please report any down trees by posting below.
I would note that …
Ranger Steve Biatowas of the Southern Division of the Cherokee National Forest announced that they will be offering chainsaw recertification courses, March 20 at 8:30 am.
The recertification courses will be held at Ocoee/Hiwassee Work Center on Hwy 30. Anyone seeking to recertify should send ranger Ranger Biatowas an email (sbiatowas@fs.fed.us)to let him know you are attending so they will be able to enough instructors available.
Ranger’s Biatowas email announcing the course is listed …
The Chattanooga Trek Store will be hosting its 2010 Spring Classic on March 16, 2010, with all activities open to the general public.
The Spring Classic will start at 1 p.m. with a factory demo on Raccoon Mountain, providing opportunities for the general public test ride the latest and greatest Trek and Gary Fisher, has to offer.
The activities will continue with a Bicycle Industry and Cycling Advocacy Party at the Chattanooga Trek Store, located at 313 …
The Chattanooga Times Free Press recently ran a story about the mountain bikes gifted to Cloudland Canyon State Park, by the Lula Lake Land Trust and SORBA-Chattanooga, previously reported here. Check out the new story by clicking here.
