Project Update: Bridge repair and trail clearing in Pescadero Creek County Park

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Subject: Project Update: Bridge repair and trail clearing in Pescadero Creek County Park

A 501c3 supporting and promoting equestrian activities

Bridge repair and trail clearing in Pescadero Creek County Park

October 2023

Thanks to all our wonderful supporters who donated $31,045

We would like to update you on our recent progress at Pescadero Creek County Park

With the West Brook Trail closed, it has been a challenging riding summer at Jack Brook. The tree-cutting project did not start until September 15 due to protections for the marbled murrelet that nest in the tops of the redwoods. The SJCC had to reschedule. Finally, we have been able to restart and finish the project.

BEFORE: Three giant redwoods fell on the bridge. Some of the railing was damaged. All the beams are intact except for one with repairable damage.

AFTER: The railings were removed and trees were cut and rolled along the creek - Oct 4, 2023

-September: Mike Bushue removed the fence railing to make room for the tree cutting task. About half the material can be reused.

- October 4: Chris Conner Construction cut and rolled the big trees off the bridge. It was quite impressive how they handled those giant trees.

-Week of October 9: The crew from the San Jose Conservation Corps (SJCC) was at Jack Brook for a week, clearing the West Brook trail from Jack Brook down to the bridge. The crew also cleared most of the East Brook trail.

-In the coming weeks, Mike Bushue will be organizing volunteers to help install the new railings on the bridge and repair the one beam that was damaged.

-The County will keep the West Brook Trail closed until the railings on the bridge are installed. There is a large tree down across the trail at the top of the hill, which the County is leaving uncut to block the trail until the railings are done. After these efforts, the West Brook Trail will be open for horses. Next summer will be great riding.

We want to thank all those who contributed to the project. The budget was:

- Tree cutting: $10,000

- SJCC Crew: $15,500

- Bridge repair materials: $5,000 (rough estimate).

TOTAL: $30,500 (approximately)

The equestrian community has really stepped up and has donated $31,045 towards this project, so we have the expenses covered at this time. We will reach out later if more funds are necessary. Any additional funds received over and above the actual costs of this project will be used for other trail projects.

Our thanks to the following wonderful supporters:

Platinum Supporters ($5,000 +)

Lyndie Tanklage

Kate James

Anonymous

Gold ($2,000 to $4,999)

Mounted Patrol Foundation

Bay Area Barns and Trails

West Coast Rocky Mountain Horse Club

Silver ($1,000 to $1,999)

Magdalena Bartilsson

Michael and Patricia Soffel