5th August - Black Run

Hottest day of the year yesterday, so I decided to skip trailbuilding and relax with a few beers.

Nah, I jest, sure that's what I'd have liked to have done, but trails don't build themselves right? Right. Except at Cannock, where cheeky trails magically build themselves. More about that another day.
I started work at 10:30 by hacking back all the nettles on the new walkup track. There’s no reason not to use it now. I then moved off to start work on the first berm on the black run. After an hour or so I was joined by another volunteer, who was quickly followed by another half dozen. It’s amazing how much can be done so quickly once you get a few people helping. I had the Black run closed for three hours. With a little more help a little sooner it could’ve been open in one.


The berm is now steep and super supportive. Hopefully it’ll stay like that for a while. Do your bit and slap anyone you see skidding round it, there’s no need anymore.

Cheers to all the guys who helped out!

Stuart Tite is running a build day this coming weekend. I’ll post dates and times tomorrow.