Just wanted to check in, see if anyone has ridden the trails lately. If you have, please leave a comment!

Here is a shot that shows all the trails: Google aerial shot

While mostly mountain bikers have been seen on the trails, it's also a great hiking/running trail. I want to reiterate that these trails are great in the winter. Not much mud, the area is very rocky, so wear your tough shoes!

Thanks-

Finch

Hogan Lake facilities are closed

From the Sacramento District website: In the interest of the health and safety of the public, park volunteers, and our staff, we have closed our recreation facilities to protect against the spread of #COVID19. This includes campgrounds, visitor centers, boat launches, and day-use areas. Individuals with paid camping reservations will be contacted by email and full refunds will automatically be processed by recreation.gov with no cancellation fees.

Bummer. I was hoping to try out my new tent sometime soon, but looks like that's not gonna happen. Welp, enjoy this pic of Endo from the archives, all none of you. 🍺 Please, if you're reading this, please leave a comment. 

Ah, I thought I'd add this tidbit from the same site: The Corps of Engineers participates in the America the Beautiful-Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series. The series includes the Annual Pass, Annual 4th Grade Pass, Annual Senior Pass, Lifetime Senior Pass, Lifetime Access Pass, Volunteer Pass, and Military Pass. Be sure to pick up your America the Beautiful pass at any of our Corps parks as the money is directly invested back into the facilities to improve your recreational experience. Get more details about the pass series here http://1.usa.gov/1T6TRMt.

The Annual Pass is a onetime purchase of $80. You will have access to all of your favorite Corps parks, and participating federal agencies public lands. The Annual Pass is good for one year from the date of purchase.

Individuals 62 years and older have the choice of purchasing an Annual Senior Pass for $20 which is good for one year from the date of purchase, or a Lifetime Senior Pass for $80, which does not expire. Senior and Access Pass holders also receive a 50 percent discount on campsites at Corps-managed campgrounds.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers also sells their Corps Annual Pass for $40. The Corps Annual Pass gives unlimited access to day-use areas at any Corps park for one calendar year at the date of purchase.

The Lifetime Senior Pass is a helluva deal. 

The pic below shows the camp site I'll be shooting for when they're open. 😉

Update, 2-2020

I went up to Hogan a few days ago, took some pics and had a very nice ride in the spring (in February?!?) sun. It was a very pleasant day on the trails, and there were two other riders out there. Not bad for a Monday. 

Some overgrown spots on some of the offshoot trails, but most of the trails are in very good shape, thanks to M & T. I'll be going up in the next few days with my battery clippers to do some work on the Runky Girl trail to make it passable.

Remember, a lot of trails are not obvious. If you see a trail veering off the main trail, take a chance and see where it goes! It helps add mileage to your ride and spices things up.

There's been some practicing by the fire crews in the first meadow section, creating some ugly strips of clearcutting, but this doesn't impact the trails much. In fact, it adds some interesting jumps and drops to the mix, for those of you who like to get a little air. 😱

Endo at the top of a clearcut- it's hard to see, but there are several drops in this pic. Many lines from which to choose. The cave (you can't see it in the pic) is to the right.

See you out there!