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The 2022 Work Season
Chico Velo Trailworks had a productive 2022 work season in Bidwell Park! We hope you've experienced the fruits of our collective labor whether hiking, biking, or running on our beautiful trails. Most of our work this season focused on drainage and brushing. Proper drainage is essential to preventing erosion (think gullies, channeling, and widening) which destroys trails- especially in thin, fragile soils like Bidwell Park. Brushing is key for safety and visibility that benefits all trails users. Trail work pauses in the summer till cooler temperatures and moisture returns in the Fall. We hope to see you all back again and have a great summer!

THE RECAP:
  • Hosted 19 work days (Oct - Jul) totaling 675 volunteer hours!
  • Cleared clogged drains on B Trail
    • Drains were built in spring 2020 and should be cleared once a year. We've already seen increased sustainability of B Trail with proper drainage and regular clearing!
  • Installed new drains and/or grade reversals on Upper, Annie B, Live Oak, & Middle trails*​
  • Lots of brushing on Guardians, Bloody Pin, B Trail, Pine, & Legacy​
  • Guardians back-slope and tread improvements* 
  • Rebar Training* - our crew leaders learned how to properly install rebar when needed for structural trail work. 
*We often come across rogue trail work including poorly built drains, tread changes, or other features. We know intent is usually good but encourage joining our work days to learn proper technique and approach.

A HUGE THANK YOU to our volunteer Crew Leaders and the California Conservation Corp!
​Work days are posted in advance on our Facebook page as well as the City of Chico's Volunteer Calendar. Bidwell Park is a gift to our community and it feels even better to play a role in taking care of it. Thanks for your support! 
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​Chico Velo, P.O. Box 2285, Chico, CA 95927
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