Seamstress Posted September 29, 2011 Posted September 29, 2011 FYI - The USFS, Access Fund, and local climbers have completed a small gravel parking lot and turnaround for Bulo Point. Several years ago, local climbers participated in the road decomissioning process to ensure that a portion of the road that services Bulo Point remain open. Many letters of support came from the community to encourage the USFS to keep the road open to the trail for Bulo Point. The climbing community pledged to help construct a parking area, and a grant was secured from the Access Fund to help pay for the construction. It took some time to assemble the right resources for an economically sound plan for the improvements. The USFS contributed staff time, gravel, and other resources towards the project. Site preparation work ocurred throughout the summer, and the heavy equipment could finally complete the project after the fire season. Many thanks to the local volunteers, the USFS, and the Access Fund for improving the access to this little gem. Quote
Lodestone Posted September 30, 2011 Posted September 30, 2011 That's great to hear and was much needed. Is the last leg of the road in the same condition or was that graded too? Â Â Chad Quote
area51 Posted September 30, 2011 Posted September 30, 2011 No road work was done, just the gravel parking. Quote
stevetimetravlr Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 That is a great much needed improvement. Kudos to the folks that made it happen. Quote
Seamstress Posted October 1, 2011 Author Posted October 1, 2011 We would have liked to reduce the bumps. The USFS indicated that they were waterbars and necessary. A little wider and smoother road remains on my wish and lobby list. Quote
benb Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 I was able to enjoy the new parking area last week. Thanks and nice work. Â Those are some waterbars.... more like table-tops. Makes me laugh that the USFS deems them necessary over on the dry side of the hill. Quote
bobinc Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 Hooray. Glad to hear this. Way back in the late 70s we thought we might have "discovered" this area when in high school. Glad to hear it's still going to be relatively accessible without a long walk. Quote
accessT Posted December 9, 2011 Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) We are planning to have a series of Adopt-a-Crags at Bulo Spring of 2012 addressing the roads, waste issues, and infrastructure- Thank you to everyone who has helped with the proj. thus far!!! Edited December 9, 2011 by accessT Quote
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