Cronies Trailbuilding Crew

Trail Building 2011

2011-05-31T09:17:00.004-05:00

We will be out building every Sunday afternoon from 1p-4m for the month of June. Also, we have started Tuesday night group rides at Hartman. Meeting at the Oakridge Trail Parking area at 5:30pm. Please check the facebook page for specifics.

State Park Volunteer Day Saturday, May 7th

2011-05-04T08:56:00.002-05:00

A big thank you to the staff and family of Studio 212 Hair Salon who came out and built with us for their annual Earth Day Project.
Kurt building great trail.

State Park Volunteer Day is slated for Saturday, May 7th starting at 9am. One of the projects at Hartmans Creek will be building singletrack. They ask you call the park to sign up at 715-258-2372. Lunch will be served, hope to see you out there!

Spring 2011 Building Season Soon to be underway!

2011-04-25T14:57:00.002-05:00

The 2011 building season is right around the corner. Next weekend we have Studio 212 Hair Salon of Waupaca coming out to build with us for their Earth Day Project and May 7th is the annual Volunteer Day at Hartman's. We look forward to getting out on the trail, both building and riding. Make sure to check our facebook page for the most up to date info on scheduled work days.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cronies-Trailbuilding-Crew/144889299928#!/pages/Cronies-Trailbuilding-Crew/144889299928?sk=wall

Single Track Video

2011-01-14T10:15:00.002-06:00

Check out the You Tube video that Jeremy made. Spring will be here before we know it, then we will be back out building in hopes we will finish this year!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEKglMEThdk

Gun Deer Season

2010-11-19T20:10:00.001-06:00

Please note that during the Gun Deer Season out at the park the singletrack is closed.

Time to retire the tools for 2010 and Celebrate!

2010-11-08T09:14:00.003-06:00

The 2010 building season is now complete! It was an extremely successful season! The intermediate loop was completed in the spring and now the north loop of the most difficult section is complete. We now have about 7 miles total for the entire singletrack system. The goal for 2011 will be to complete the most difficult loop in hopes we will have a total of 10 miles of singletrack!

We would like to thank all of the builders for their dedication and hard work! If weather permits we will have a celebratory group ride this upcoming Sunday, November 14th at 1pm with food to follow the ride. Please come out and celebrate with us! Check the facebook page for updates on this http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500233776#!/pages/Cronies-Trailbuilding-Crew/144889299928

We appreciate each and every person who has come out to contribute to the trail!

Building November 7th from 1-4pm

2010-11-06T18:13:00.003-05:00

There are plenty of tools to go around this Sunday, November 7th from 1-4pm. We anticipate finishing the north loop of the black section! Be there!!!!!

Trail building Cancelled today October 24th.

2010-10-24T10:02:00.003-05:00

The forcast for Waupaca calls for rain ALL day. It is because of this fact we will be off for trail building today. So, treat yourselft to a special lunch and an afternoon nap! And, we will see you next week!

Building Sunday, October 24th from 1-4pm

2010-10-21T19:11:00.003-05:00

Hello Folks, we anticipate building again on Sunday (1-4pm). We only have a few Sundays/Workdays remaining before we will be required to evacuate the woods. The color orange will then temporarily decorate the landscape. Let's take advantage of what time remains! See you there!

Darrin and Amanda

Cronies Trail Crew

Sunday, October 17th from 1-4pm

2010-10-15T16:04:00.003-05:00

We will be building again on Sunday, October 17th from 1-4pm. Come out and join us and bring your friends who love to mountain bike. Helpful items to bring: A bike, work gloves and something to drink. We have almost 2 miles built on the most difficult loop, which means we are almost half way to completion of this loop! Thanks to everyone for all their help and support, and we hope to see you on Sunday!

Come out and build sweet singletrack with us, Sunday, October 10th from 1-4pm

2010-10-05T10:30:00.003-05:00

We will be back at building again on Sunday, October 10th from 1-4pm (weather permitting). We have been having some great turnouts and are thankful to everyone who has come out to contribute! The more volunteers we have the quicker the trail is completed, and the more time there will be to ride the trail! So, recruit your friends! It is a great workout and very rewarding to see all the trail that is built in a 3 hour period! Helpful things to bring are, a bike, work gloves and something to drink. We hope to see you out on the trail!

Build Trail for PIZZA? Sunday, October 3rd.

2010-09-27T14:40:00.004-05:00

We will be out building Sunday, October 3rd from 1-4pm. Meeting at the Oakridge Trail Parking Area. Helpful things to bring, a bike, work gloves, and something to drink.

To show our appreciation we will be having Pizza, dessert, and beverages after building. Please come and join in on the fun! We hope to see you out on the trail!

Building Sunday, September 26th from 1-4pm

2010-09-20T09:57:00.002-05:00

Thanks to everyone who helped out this past Sunday! We will be back out again next Sunday, September 26th from 1-4pm. Meeting at the Oakridge Trail Parking Area at 1pm. Things to bring: A bike, work gloves, and something to drink. We hope to see you out there! Any questions you can call 715.256.0031.

Trail Building set for Sunday, Septemeber 19th from 1-4pm

2010-09-18T16:38:00.004-05:00

We will once again be out at Hartman's building sweet single track tomorrow Sunday, September 19th from 1-4pm. Meeting at the Oakridge Trail Parking Area at 1pm. Bring your bike to get out to the trail, work gloves, and something to drink. We will me continuing to develop the Black/Advanced Loop. We hope to see you out there!

Moving forward...

2010-09-15T14:35:00.005-05:00

As fall approaches we are getting back into the trail building mode. We want to give a BIG thank you to the boy scouts that built amazing trail on the most difficult loop last Saturday! They also helped with the aid station at the Great Lakes Endurance Hartman Creek Trail Run, which had a turnout of about 100 runners! We cannot thank the volunteers enough for their help to make building, and the trail run a success! There are more photos of the race on our facebook page. Also, check out the link from an article from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that mentions the trail.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/102819654.html

New Map Of trail System

2010-08-02T09:21:00.002-05:00

Heres a more recent map of the single track at hartman Creek.There is a small spur of Most difficult trail not shown on the map. You might find it if you are out there riding, it's not signed yet.

Waupaca County Post Article, Take a look...

2010-07-16T09:44:00.003-05:00

Check out our article that is in the Waupaca County Post this week at:

http://www.waupacanow.com/sports/98548969.html

Also, a reminder:

Tuesday Group Night Ride 5:30pm meeting at the Oakridge Parking area in Hartman's and Thursday Ladies Group Ride 5:30 meeting at the Oakridge Parking area.

Time to RIDE!

2010-07-02T07:42:00.003-05:00

A BIG Thank You goes out to the Boys and Girls Brigade who voluteered their time during their Adventure Camp at Hartman's. They helped us construct part of the Very Difficult Loop and it is now accessible from the More Difficult Loop. As a note however, it is rideable but is not on the current map.

We will resume building in the fall starting the 3rd weekend in September. We have a Boy Scout Troop from the area that will be helping build on the 2nd Saturday of September, and they are also volunteering for the Trail Run.

A couple of reminders- We are continuing the Tuesday Night Group Rides meeting in the park at the Oakridge Trail Parking area. We also started a Ladies Group Ride on Thursday evenings meeting at the same place. Both rides start at 5:30pm. We hope everyone has a wonderful summer and takes the time to get out and ride the trail!

Who wants Wanda's HOMEMADE Ice Cream?

2010-06-21T14:55:00.006-05:00

Sunday, June 27th from 1-4pm we will round out our spring building season and resume building in the fall. We are going to celebrate with subs and homemade ice cream after building. We do ask if you are coming to help out you let us know so we have enough for everyone! Also, if you have not built with us since we started the Most Difficult Loop meet us at the Oakridge parking area by 1pm so we can show you where we are building. If you will be arriving later please call Amanda 715.281.3945, Ann 715.321.1716, or Wanda 715.252.2926 so we make sure you find us. We look forward to seeing you and celebrating a productive spring of trail building!!!

Building Sunday, June 20th 1-4pm

2010-06-18T06:54:00.002-05:00

We will be out building on Sunday from 1-4pm. We know it is Father's day, so make it a family event! If you haven't built since we started the Most difficult loop we ask that you meet us at the Oakridge Trail parking area so we can show you where we are building. If you are going to arrive later please call Amanda 715.281.3945, Ann 715.321.1716, or Wanda 715.252.2926 so we can make sure you find us. This is our second to last Sunday of building until we take a break and resume in the fall. Hope to see you out there!

Sunday, June 13th

2010-06-12T14:25:00.004-05:00

Once again we will be out building from 1-4pm Sunday. Weather permitting of course! If you have not built since we started the most difficult loop we ask that you meet us at the Oakridge Trail parking area so we can show you where we are building. If you will be later than 1pm please call Amanda at 715.281.3945 or Wanda at 715.252.2926 so we can make sure you are able to find us! We hope we will see you there!

Sunday Building

2010-06-04T10:18:00.003-05:00

We will be building Sunday from 1-4pm (weather permitting). We are starting the construction of the Most Difficult Loop! The tools have been relocated are are not accessible from the existing trail. Therefore, if you are coming to help we ask that you meet us at the Oakridge Trail parking area at 1pm so we can show you where we are building. If you cannot make it there by 1pm you can call Amanda at 715.281.3945, Wanda at 715.252.2926, or Ann at 715-321-1716 when you arrive so we can make sure you find us! As a reminder, there are only 3 Sunday work days left in June until we take a break from building and resume in September.

We hope we are blessed with your company!

Continue on...

2010-06-01T14:02:00.002-05:00

The first day of June is here and the more difficult loop is complete before we expected!! This means that we now have a little over 5 miles! This is an extraordinary accomplishment and we are greatful to everyone who has contributed!

Darrin is working with a gentleman from the UW extenstion to GPS the trail and get it placed on the park map.

We will once again be out building starting this Thursday, June 3rd from 3:30-6:30 and Sunday, June 6th from 1-4pm. We are building through the month of June and then will take a break in July and August.

We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend and were able to enjoy the beautiful weather we have been having.

Hope to see you in the month of June!!

Make some trail, eat some PIZZA

2010-05-18T10:37:00.005-05:00

This Sunday, May 23rd we will have pizza delivered after building. We are hoping for better weather this time around! Please let us know if you will be coming so we can get a rough head count for ordering purposes.
We are thankful for everyone who has contributed to building this year and we have made a significant amount of trail because of this!
Don't forget you can also find us on facebook to see more photos, get updates and check for cancellations.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cronies-Trailbuilding-Crew/144889299928

Enjoy Trail Running?

2010-05-13T13:47:00.004-05:00

http://www.greatlakesendurance.com/hartman-creek.html

Here is the link for the trail run at Hartman Creek that is September, 12th 2010. They will be incorporating the single track we have been diligently working on. Should be a fun event!

Volunteer, it's good for everyone

2010-05-10T17:15:00.004-05:00

Here's to more volunteers! Thank You to all that helped during Saturday's volunteer day at Hartman Creek.

No building Sunday, May 2nd

2010-04-29T07:38:00.003-05:00

As the weekend approaches we want to let everyone know there will be no building on Sunday, May 2nd. The WORS race is being held in Iola and we would like everyone to enjoy it if they so choose.

We will be starting the first group ride of the year on Tuesday, May 4th. Meeting at the Oakridge Trail System Trailhead at 5:30pm (same as trailbuilding). Bring your friends so they can experience the trail too!

Also, we want to give a BIG THANK YOU to the Friends of Hartman Creek as they have agreed to donate more tools to aid in the construction of the trail!

With this wonderful spring we have been having we hope everyone has been out enjoying the beautiful weather, and if you are racing on Sunday GOOD LUCK!!!!!!

SuNDay APril 25Th

2010-04-21T05:30:00.005-05:00

3 of my favorite things Off Road bike trails, people that build trails, and pizza. Come out to Hartman Creek State park and help build trail from 1-4pm. We'll feed you after. I'll also bring a cooler with some choice beverages. Hope to see everyone there! Don't forget bring a bike, gloves, and some water. We'll have tools, bug spray ,and a spot for you to pitch in. Please email if you are planning on coming so we can plan for the food. croniestrailcrew@gmail.com

We are also on facebook at Cronies Trailbuilding Crew so link up if you like!

Thanks Ann

HeRe WE gO

2010-04-09T10:36:00.004-05:00

The trails are ready for the season. Downed trees are removed and and leaves are all blow off. Soooo... it's on to the new trail. Sunday 1-4PM we will meet at the oak ridge trail parking area and head in for some fresh single track. You just need to bring a bike and the basic supplies(water, gloves, bug spray) for an afternoon in the woods and we'll have the rest. Looking foward to another great season of trail work!

Ann

BiKErS Unite!

2010-04-07T08:08:00.004-05:00

Here's a little thing they do at the capitol in MADtown. Everybody going?

Time To MAke Trail

2010-04-01T09:01:00.004-05:00

It's on again for 2010! Starting Thursday April 8Th at 3:30 pm and Sundays Starting on April 11TH from 1-4pm. We'll be meeting in the Oak Ridge Trail parking lot and biking back to work on fresh trail. The goal this year is to finish the intermediate trail. We'll be at it until that is done. If you have questions call me 715-321-1716 or email us at croniestrailcrew@gmail.com. you can also find us on face book. Hope to see some of the same faces this season and some new ones too!

Ann

Winner Winner

2010-04-01T08:42:00.002-05:00

Congratulations to Kari who won the Surly Karate Monkey! Thanks to Kari and everyone who helped last season.

All Totalled Up

2009-11-15T08:41:00.005-06:00

429 volunteer hours!!!

1.6 miles of Fully benched Single Track

Plenty of room for more!

Thank You to everyone who helped this season. I am so excited for next season and all the new trail to be built. We look foward to finishing the intermediate loop and heading on to the expert loop.See you in the spring!

Ann

Double the trail

2009-11-04T18:15:00.003-06:00

Dr Mesh, Wanda, And Amanda making trail.

Me shaping a corner

Thanks to Jeremy and Carrie as well. They came out to flag and build new trail and fixed some trail after recent logging.

We'll be out again this Sunday and the next so drop a line and see how you can help.

Enjoy the ride!

Ann

Fresh Trail

2009-10-18T08:05:00.006-05:00

Here's some fine new trail brought to you by Darrin,Amy,Randal ,Mesh, Carrie and Jeremy. Thanks guys and enjoy. We are nearing the end of this build season, but there's still time to get in 6 hrs and get entered to win a Surly 29er karate monkey. We'll be at it very Sunday from 1-4pm until the ground freezes or hunting season begins. It's not too far until the intermediate trail tread is complete. Come on out and help us keep it moving foward! Because we love single track!!!

croniestrailcrew@gmail.com

The freshest TRail

2009-09-22T16:21:00.005-05:00

Here's some super fresh, super fast trail for all to ride.You should come help make more... This Sunday the 27Th 1-4 pm. EVERY SUNDAY IN OCTOBER!!! 1-4pm at Hartman Creek State Park Waupaca, WI.

email croniestrailcrew@gmail.com if you have questions

Happy trails.

Ann

Buff Single track

2009-09-12T08:02:00.008-05:00

Thanks to Amanda , Wanda, Darrin ,Jeff,Chad , Loren ,Travis, Bonnie And John. For Bringing Us all a little more buff single track. The trail has Grown over a mile just this season. Let's keep it going. Sept 27Th from 1-4pm we'll be at it again. Email you questions to croniestrailcrew@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!

Ann

Hartman Creek Singletrack (37 photos), by Ann Casamassa

2009-08-26T18:24:00.001-05:00

I'd like to share my Snapfish photos with you. Once you have checked out my photos you can order prints and upload your own photos to share.

More trail Please...

2009-08-10T20:09:00.004-05:00

This season is cruising by. Give us a hand before you find yourself hunting for your skis and wax. We have put in a ton of new trail but we need more names to add to the raffle bucket. So come out and see what it's all about. We will be at it again August 23rd from 1-4pm. Contact us at croniestrailcrew@gmail.com for more info. Hope to see you out on the trails.
Thanks
Ann

NEED MORE TRAIL!!

2009-07-16T09:31:00.004-05:00

Time to build more trail! Thanks to everyone who has volunteered! We are making awesome progress! Join us this Sunday July 19th 1-4. We will meet at the Oak Ridge trail head. Bring water, food, gloves and don't forget your bike to ride to the work site since it is 1.75 miles each way. If you have questions please email us at croniestrailcrew@gmail.com . Hope to see you there!
Wanda

Give Back Get Back

2009-06-25T20:56:00.003-05:00

Come help build more trail this Sunday June 28th. We will be working from 1-4. Meet at the Oak Ridge trail head and bike back from there. Don't foget to bring the essentials water, food, gloves , bike etc. It's 1.75miles each way so be aware if you plan to hike it in.If you need more info email at croniestrailcrew@gmail.com
see you on the trails
Ann

Pushing Foward

2009-06-24T15:50:00.003-05:00

Here's a look at some very fresh trail...

Special thanks to all that helped out on the 14th Darrin, Wanda ,Amanda, Amy, Dale, Don ,Rich ,and Rebecca. Hope to see you back on the 28th. The trail has really grown this season and it's because of all the extra help from everyone involved. Come on out ride and work a little it's a great way to give back and it's an awesome feeling to ride the singletrack that you helped create.

More Trail Ahead

2009-06-06T20:26:00.002-05:00

Thank You to Amanda, Darrin, Wanda, John Brown and family, John, Joel, and Shan for your recent help on the trails. We are really making great progress. Every one's efforts are appreciated and rewarded each time we get to ride a little more new trail. So come out June 14Th and June 28Th to lend a hand. We are also working Thursday afternoons/evenings. Contact us to find out more.
Happy Trails!

Upcoming Work Days

2009-05-16T11:36:00.003-05:00

Mark your calendars! In addition to our Sunday May 24th work day we will also be working on Sunday June 14th 1-4 and Sunday June 28th 1-4. Hope to see you there!
Remember...Every 6 hours of volunteer time earns a chance to win a Surly Karate Monkey 29er MTB!

Thank You-See you on the 24TH

2009-05-11T16:06:00.004-05:00

Big thanks to everyone who helped out on Sunday. We really got a lot of trail in. Our next trail work day is Sunday May 24th 1-4. Hope to see you there.

Again thank you to Don, Wanda, Travis, Loren, Bill, Darrin, Amy and Chris.

May 10TH Work Day

2009-05-09T07:30:00.003-05:00

If you are coming to the first workday we will meet at the last group camp site.Try to be a little early if possible maybe 12:45ish. If you don't have a state park vehicle pass tell them at the office.You'll receive a volunteer pass for the day.

From the group camp we will either bike or hike in . It's about 1.5 miles to the worksite. Please come ready to be in the woods.

Some items you might want to bring:

bike

bug spray

gloves

safety glasses or sunglasses

water

snacks

camera

frosty beverages for after the work is done

If you have a trailer and trail tools bring those too. If you are like most people, and don't own your own pulaski and Mc Leod contact us so we can bring the tools out for you.

Most importantly come ready to learn, work on sweet single track, and enjoy being in the woods.

Hope to see you there!

Ann

Win a Bike

2009-04-18T16:55:00.003-05:00

That's right If you like single track, so much that you help us build it ,we'll give you the oppurtunity to win a bike.

Every 6 hours of volunteer time earns you a chance to win a Surly Karate Monkey 29er MTB!!!

So contact us at croniestrailcrew@gmail.com or call Darrin at 256-0031

Next work date is Thursdays: starting April 23 3:30pm to dusk. Sundays :May 10th 1-4pm and May 24 1-4pm. June Thursdays 3:30pm-dusk. Sundays dates TBA.

Trail Building Basics

2009-04-06T18:58:00.009-05:00

This gives the basic steps for creating a fully benched trail. These are the steps we take to create trail that will stand up to the weather and use.

Tools of the trade

2009-03-09T18:27:00.008-05:00

Looking forward to getting the trail building season going.

We will start the Sunday May 10th 1-4pm(weather permitting) and ever Thurdays afternoon for the full season from 3:30 pm to ??? duskish.
We will also build Sunday May 24th 1-4pm

Please Email with questions: croniestrailcrew@gmail.com, and keep looking here for updates and info on building dates, times and progress.

Here are the tools you should be using for building trail.

The top photo is a Mcleod rake the bottom a pulaski. A standard rake and flat shovel sometimes help too. But ultimately these two tools do the bulk of the work.

Last Work day of 2008

2009-01-10T11:30:00.006-06:00

Here are some Photos from our last work day at the trails.

Some of us rode the trails after.