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  • 12 Feb 2014 6:22 AM | Kevin Adams (Administrator)

    Come help us keep our mile of 89A clean! Bring long pants, water, gloves, hat and a smile.

    Contact Benny to help out: 928-300-2314

  • 11 Feb 2014 6:21 AM | Kevin Adams (Administrator)


  • 24 Jan 2014 6:18 AM | Kevin Adams (Administrator)


    REDROCK SPRING 2014 VOLUNTEER TRAIL WORK

    The Red Rock Ranger District will be hosting volunteer trail work days starting in February. Work days are open to anyone interested in light to heavy trail work on trails located between Broken Arrow and Little Horse trails. See the schedule below for dates/times.  Volunteers should come prepared with a helmet if available, eye protection, work gloves, drinking water, sun screen, a hat, long sleeved shirt, long pants, and wear boots with ankle support. All tools provided by USFS.

    The work will include key reroutes and tread work on three new official trails.  Several eroded “social” trails will be restored to a natural condition and minor trailhead work will be done.  The new trails include Hog Heaven, Hog Wash and High on the Hog. In 2013, the Forest Service made the decision to renovate this trail system. A grant from PeopleForBikes was secured to assist with the work. In addition local clubs and businesses are sponsoring the work through volunteerism, snacks, tools, and signs. Sponsors include: Verde Valley Cyclists Coalition, International Mountain Bicycling Association, Over the Edge Sports, Absolute Bikes, Bike and Bean, Pink Jeep Tours, and Sedona Real Inn. The area will serve as a pilot project for “share-the-trail” signage to encourage shared use of hikers and bikers in a very popular and scenic part of the forest.

    Works days will be 8:30 a.m. to noon (except on Saturday and Sunday 2/22 and 2/23 and 3/1 and 3/2 when work may go into the afternoon if participants wish to stay). Meet at the Broken Arrow Trailhead parking area at the end of Morgan Road.   For more information please call Francisca Adrian at 928-203-7531 or email at fcadrian@fs.fed.us

    Work Days

    Feb  22, 23

    March 1, 2, 22

    April  19

    May  17

    UPPER CATHEDRAL ROCK TRAIL CLOSED – daily January 27 – 31st

    The upper segments of Cathedral Rock Trail will be closed to public use periodically while heavy trail maintenance is conducted the week of January 27th. Closures can be expected between 8AM and 5PM Monday - Friday January 27 through 31st. A work crew will be moving large rocks which may pose a danger to trail users. The work crew is conducting heavy trail maintenance in the steepest upper portions of the Cathedral Trail above the junction with Templeton Trail. Visitors can call the Red Rock Visitor Center at 203-2900 for an update on the closure segments each day. Work is being done by members of the Coconino Rural Environment Corps who will be learning advanced trail building skills while they improve the condition of this heavily used trail.

    The Cathedral Rock Trailhead and lower segment of Cathedral Rock Trail will remain open. However, there are no alternative routes to Cathedral Saddle. Visitors are encouraged to use the Templeton Trail or other area trails during the closure. 

    For more information call Francisca Adrian at 203-7531

    NEW SEDONA VIEW TRAIL OPENS ON AIRPORT MESA

    A 0.6 mile trail called Sedona View was recently completed and connects the upper Airport Vista with the Lower Airport Saddle.  The trail offers a way for hikers to get between these two popular sites more safely without walking on the busy Airport Road, and views from the trail include Sedona and the Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness to the north.

    Surveyed by the Forest Service over 8 years ago, the trail construction was finally made possible through an agreement with Friends of the Forest and through funds from Sky Ranch Lodge, located on the Mesa. Rick Hamilton, Sky Ranch Lodge general manager, said that helping with the trail is a way to “give back to the community” in a key public location.

    Airport Manager Rod Propst, provided help to cut through the airport fence and install the pedestrian gate to keep deer and other wildlife off the airport runway. Forest Service, with crews from the Coconino Rural Environmental Corps, constructed the trail on the steep side slope between the Airport Road and the airport boundary.

    FRIENDS OF THE FOREST WORKS MIDGLEY BRIDGE STEPS

    Friends of the Forest Trail Crew has been fixing some badly eroded large stone steps at the Midgley Bridge Vista on the Huckaby Trail. This work will continue for several Fridays. The trail will not be closed during the work.

    NEW BONES TRAIL COMPLETE, NORTH OF DEADHORSE RANCH STATE PARK; WORK BEGINNING ON “UPPER BONES” TRAIL

    The new 3.6 mile Bones Trail is completed and links Raptor Trail with Rust Bucket Trail. These trails are typically accessed from the Raptor Trailhead at Deadhorse Ranch State Park, but are located on Forest land. The trail is open to hikers, horse and bikers and provides excellent views of the Verde Valley. The 1 mile “upper” Bones Trail is under construction. Anyone wishing to assist, please contact Adrian at 203-7531.

  • 12 Jan 2014 6:16 AM | Kevin Adams (Administrator)


  • 6 Jan 2014 6:14 AM | Kevin Adams (Administrator)

    Get with it people!!!! Let's get the monies to get it built!! Donate on the Website with the Paypal button or contact us to donate directly @ board@vvcc.us  This project is locked in with City Council and awaiting fundraising from us & you!!

    Draft Proposal



  • 27 Dec 2013 8:50 PM | Kevin Adams (Administrator)

    Start the year off right on your new road rig or your new commitment to logging those miles with some good company. New Year's Day road ride on the West side of the Verde Valley in Old Town Cottonwood leaving from the Red Rooster Cafe @ 10 am for a 25-30 mile ride. Contact Heather Paris for more details. 928-274-3109

  • 26 Dec 2013 8:48 PM | Kevin Adams (Administrator)

    C'mon out to Dead Horse Ranch State Park on Wednesday, January 1st and join us for the New Year's Day Ride! If you got that brand new bicycle for Christmas that you'd been dreaming about, here's your chance to show it off (throw some dirt on it to make it look like you've been riding a lot)...

    We'll meet at NOON at the Raptor Trailhead (the one at the top of Roadrunner Road in the park). With the new trail sections on the Dead Horse Trail System (Bones, Rust Bucket) there a lot more options if you'd like to ride different routes.  The D. H. Trail System now includes over 20 miles of trail - and more than 10 miles of that is fastsingletrack with plenty technical sections.

    Since there are now more choices of which route to take, it's likely that the ride will split up at some point.  That means that there'll be options for those who those who want to go longer & harder, and shorter rides if you're new at mountain biking, running out of time, or still recovering from the New Year's Eve festivities!

    Hope to see to there, and if you have any questions call 928-301-1190


  • 16 Dec 2013 8:46 PM | Kevin Adams (Administrator)

    Happy Holidays to all!! The VVCC holiday party venue and date have been chosen. We will launch the party at 6PM on Wednesday, December 18th at the Mystic Hills Clubhouse. There will be a VVCC Board Meeting at 5PM just before the party. The Clubhouse is on the left after taking East Mallard when taken from Hwy 179 between VOC and Sedona.

    Please bring a pot luck dish or dessert of your choice. The VVCC will be providing beverages, utencils, plates, cups and napkins. Please confirm attendence and let us know what you will be bringing. We’re looking forward to sharing our Holiday Blessings with you and yours.

  • 29 Oct 2013 8:44 PM | Kevin Adams (Administrator)

    Picnic Flyer for more info follow the link. We hope to see you there for good times and good rides!!

  • 21 Oct 2013 8:43 PM | Kevin Adams (Administrator)

    Wednesdays Trail Day will be on the Slimshady Trail in the VOC. Park and meet up at the Bell Rock Plaza 8am, same plaza as the Bike & Bean. We will be heading in from the Red Agave Access to  work on Slimshady. Slim is in need of some good brushing and treadwor

   
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