ACCOMPLISHMENTS  |  2022
After almost two yeas of limited work because of Covid, GCTC members
​completed many hours of trail work, trail head and campground maintenance in 2022
  • Cleared trees and brush from the Lone Grave area trails, the Hallelujah and Pioneer Trails.
  • Finished a short re-route on the Dascombe trail.
  •  Performed annual maintenance and cleaning of Skillman Campground and cleared surrounding trails.  
  • Continued sponsorship of a 2-yard dumpster for manure waste at Skillman Campground.
  • Held our campout and annual maintenance of Little Lasier Meadow Horse Camp and surrounding trails, including the Pacific Crest Trail.
  • Held our campout and trail maintenance at Loney Meadow including re-establishing the Lundeen Camp trail, and extensive repair work to the switchbacks on the Bull Pen Lake Trail.
  • Cut brush and cleared numerous trees on the Pioneer Trail along Bowman Road. Replaced and improved trail signs.
  • Replaced a gate and repaired the corrals at Packsaddle Campground.
  • Participated with members of NCWR, BONC and the TNF on the annual United Trails Day event, working on a section of motorized trail near Last Chance Mine Road. GCTC members prepared and served the lunch this year. ​
  • Continued cooperation with Nevada County Woods Riders on trail work, especially clearing of fallen trees on the motorized trails as well as the non-motorized trails.
  • Participated, representing GCTC in two parades: Penn Valley Rodeo and July 4 Independence Day parades.
  • Held a very successful GCTC Poker Ride Fundraiser at Skillman Horse Camp.  
  • Coordinated day rides at Spenceville Wildlife Area and Royal Gorge.
  • Hosted the annual ride and BBQ at the Gold Country Equestrian Trail Head. 
  • Continued support and participation for the Pines to Mines Trail, advocating for non-inclusion of electric bicycles.
  •  Participated in the Bear Yuba Land Trusts Celebration of trails with members and their horses.
  • Continued support and advocacy for opening the new sections of Hidden Falls Regional Park trails.
  • Reviewed Folsom State Recreation Area Road and Trail Management Plan supporting some proposed changes and opposing others. Created a template and requested comments to be sent in from GCTC members.  Disseminated the information to multiple other groups. 
  • GCTC Trail Patrol, including GCTC riders and hikers, continued to be ambassadors on the Tahoe National Forest trails putting in 487.5 volunteer hours.
  • Partnered with BCHC to advocate for safety on trails not suited for a mix of electric bicycles, equestrians, and hikers.
  • Started a GPX trail track program using phone trail apps. The tracks to be available on the GCTC web site to download onto a phone app. GCTC members provided instruction on the use of trail apps. 
  • Provided two new picnic tables at Harmony Ridge Market from a donation by a GCTC member.​
  • Started the creation of an online store for GCTC logo apparel sales for members.​
  • Continued to promote ongoing cooperative efforts with the Tahoe National Forest through meetings with TNF staff and the GCTC Forest Service Liaison and President, resulting in grading and gravel on the road into Skillman, help in clearing large trees, trail discussions in the Lone Grave trail system, relieving bicycle use congestion by creating new trails, updates on the reconstruction of the Pioneer trail due to Hwy 20 construction and many other topics.
  • Through volunteer efforts both on the trails and behind the scenes, GCTC members recorded a total of 1,496 hours relating to volunteer work on the Tahoe National Forest, which was reported to the Forest Service.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS  |  2017
  • Completed development and adoption of the Gold Country Trails Council Five Year Strategic Plan.
  • Continued to promote ongoing cooperative efforts with Tahoe National Forest staff of the United States Forest Service for future projects.
  • Conducted a complete financial audit.
  •  Participated in Bear Yuba Land Trust Celebration of Trails Day.
  • Held the most successful ever GCTC Poker Ride Fundraiser at Skillman Horse Camp.
  • Participated in three local parades, the Nevada County 4th of July Parade, the Penn Valley Parade, the Nevada City Constitution Parade 
  • Completed the five year project of the Cable/Hoot trail, working with Tahoe National Forest.
  • Worked on grooming the trail pad on the Dascombe trail reroute.
  • Established the Adopt -a-Trail segment program.
  • Created and filled a  Trail Workday Coordinator position.
  • Held the first annual Tack Sale in cooperation with Nevada County Horsemen
  • In spite of the most rain in over 100 years, GCTC volunteers put in hundreds of work hours on the trails in the Tahoe National Forest.
  • Participated with 24 member volunteers in United Trails Day at Packsaddle campground.
  • Became a co-sponsor of Pines to Mines trail and fundraising activities.
  • Coordinated day rides at Spenceville Wildlife Area, Cronan Ranch, and Royal Gorge.
  • Hosted the Annual Ride and Member Appreciation BBQ at the Gold Country Equestrian Trail Head.​
  • Established a Hoot Trail Liaison position with Tahoe National Forest.
  • Little Lasier Horse Camp work completed: Connector Trail lopped and pruned, one rough spot reconstructed, Blue Trail cleared of leaning trees, Pass Trail (section 1) was remarked, fence and gate portion constructed on the new permanent corral next to camp site 3. A large crew worked on main 4-plex corrals.
  • Loney Meadow camp and trail work completed: brush and branches cut back on the entrance road between Bowman Road and Black’s Cabin, and cut back White Thorn the road between the Dairy and Bowman Mountain.
  • Awarded the Top Hand award to Jeff Foltz..
ACCOMPLISHMENTS  |  2015
  • Promoted ongoing cooperative efforts with Tahoe National Forest staff of the United States Forest Service for future projects.​

  • Brushed and trimmed trails in the Lone Grave and Upper Pioneer trail systems, maintained signs and posted maps at Lone Grave.

  • Stump grinding at Skillman Horse Camp, cleared brush on trails around Skillman, leveled and filled corral floors with DG.

  • Replaced trail signs at White Cloud.

  • Collaborated with Bear Yuba Land Trust to plan equestrian parking and trail work at Rice’s Crossing.

  • Cleared trees and brush from trails in the Lone Grave system, Pioneer Trail, Skillman/Burlington Road area, Little Lasier Meadow connector trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Loney Meadow area trails.

  • Coordinated day rides at Spenceville Wildlife Area, Cronan Ranch, and Royal Gorge.
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  • Provided United Trails Day with highest number ever of GCTC volunteers.

  • Camped/rode/worked at Little Lasier Meadow Horse Camp, cleaning and raking campsites and brush clearing up to Pacific Crest Trail, a joint effort with Tahoe National Forest, California Land Management and Gold Country Trails Council to maintain this beautiful camp with the primary focus on horse use.

  • Camped/rode/worked at Loney Meadow, clearing brush and trees and re-routing dangerous trail, a great joint effort with Tahoe National Forest.

  • Sponsored 2015 Poker Ride fundraiser.

  • Sponsored the Annual Ride and Bar-B-Q at Gold Country Equestrian Trail Head.

  • Brought our new website on-line.
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  • Sponsored a trail obstacle clinic at Running I Ranch.
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  • Sponsored Porta-potty at Lone Grave Trailhead through the summer.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS  |  2014
  • Completed the re-route of Pioneer Trail.

  • Brushed and trimmed trails in the Lone Grave and Upper Pioneer trail systems, maintained signs and posted maps at Lone Grave.

  • Sponsored Porta-potty at Lone Grave available through the summer.

  • Filled potholes with gravel in the access road to Skillman Horse Camp, cleared brush on trails around Skillman, leveled and filled corral floors.

  • Camped/rode/worked at Loney Meadow, clearing brush and trees.

  • Cleared trees from trails in the Lone Grave system, Pioneer Trail, Skillman Horse Camp/Burlington Road area, Little Lasier Meadow connector trail and Pacific Crest Trail, Loney Meadow area trails.

  • Worked with the Tahoe National Forest for future projects, including a connector trail from Rock Creek to Harmony Trail and a phone line into Skillman Horse Camp.

  • Participated in United Trails Day with highest number ever of GCTC volunteers.

  • Joined Action Coalition for Equestrians, a nonprofit group dedicated to preserving and expanding the availability of Northern California public trails for equestrian use.

  • Awarded the TOP HAND award to Willie Brusin.