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Cherokee Park “No Net” update

5 March 2012 5 Comments

As part of an ongoing effort by KyMBA Louisville and Olmsted Conservancy to bring the Cherokee trail system up to a standard worthy of being the “Front Door” of a world class city wide urban trail system, we are happy to report our progress at the No Net trail.

We began our trail day with a short ceremony to install a trail adoption sign courtesy of Olmsted Conservancy and Metro Parks

After the ceremony we moved over to No Net to get down to work. It was a great day with a strong turn out huge thanks go out to our Volunteer crew:

Stephen Howlett
Andy Liddy
Jeff Wine’
Patrick Allen
Darin Jett
Billy Davis
Jon Pendelton
Lincoln Hirn
Mike Hirn
Steve Freeman
Eric Lewis
Jack Wallen
Steph Wallen
Seth Richmer
Joseph Kelly
John Jose
Brian Andriot
Kerry Baur
PJ Mahoney
Andy Fry

Huge shout out to Matt Harris and his team with Bicycle Sport along with Steph Wallen and Rooibee Red Tea Offroad Racing . Bicycle Sport had 4 folks out to build trail with us and provided a tub of Rooibee Red Tea!

Here’s an example of the sweet hand cut singletrack the crew built

Construction has been underway at No Net since November and the trail is starting to come together. Guided by Steve Freeman

The results should be fantastic and in character with the features that have made No Net a remarkable trail at Cherokee. Here are few shots of the ongoing trail construction:

Thank you Steve Freeman, Jeff Wine, and Wayne Bachmann for the many hours invested so far and of course we want to thank the Olmsted Conservancy team and Metro Parks for the continued support.

Contact Billy Davis at billy.davis@kymba.org

5 Comments »

Steve Freeman said:

HUGE PROPS to Billy Davis for his vision and leadership, he is the driving force behind all that we have accomplished over the past couple of years here in Louisville! Thank you Billy D!

# 5 March 2012 at 11:03 am

Sam said:

This looks incredible! Cannot wait to ride it! Thank you KyMBA!!

# 5 March 2012 at 1:13 pm

major waltman said:

First and foremost, I would like to thank all of those individuals who have contributed their time and energy to building sustainable trails in Cherokee and Seneca Parks. As an avid user of the trails and an ecological steward for the parks, I appreciate the broader vision of the KyMBA organization to build sustainable trails for all to use not just cyclists. I know that it is difficult at times to take a step back and consider the needs of all even though “all” may not contribute in any way to the final outcome.

I have had the opportunity to work with a number of individuals in the KyMBA organization over the past several years who have demonstrated tireless dedication to constructing the best trail system possible in an area characterized by difficult terrain, shallow topsoils, and tremendous user pressure; all on a shoestring budget. Just for the record, we get no (that is zero) dollars from Metro Parks or any other city organization for funding this work. KyMBA members should be very proud of the work that they have accomplished in Cherokee, Seneca, and elsewhere in the parks.

As Project Director of the Olmsted Parks Conservancy, I can guarantee that we will continue to support and work with KyMBA and the rest of the trail user community to build sustainable trails until we can get the job completed. We still have a long way to go but with your continued support, it can be done.

And remember, please do not ride on wet trails. One trip around the loop in wet muddy conditions adds weeks of work to some volunteer.

Thanks,
Major Waltman
Project Director
Olmsted Parks

# 5 March 2012 at 1:56 pm

Cavdweller32 said:

Just rode the new trail today. Excellent Job!!! 10 thumbs up.

# 7 May 2012 at 7:28 pm

chlopejs said:

Trail looks great! I”m getting back into the sport and since its been so long and with the Cherokee-seneca single track loop I was curious what the trail etiquette is for bikes passing on the same trail. Who has the right away? uphill/downhill. Do you stay to the right side as common sense dictates or stop when another is coming toward you? Thank you

# 25 July 2012 at 12:05 am