NMOHVA News & Announcements

Last Updated: July 2, 2009

The Blackfeather Trail Preservation Alliance (BTPA) is a group of dirt bikers who have been enjoying and maintaining a wonderful network of single track trails in the Jemez mountains for the last thirty years. Each spring, the members of the "Blackfeathers" take it upon themselves to clear the deadfall that has accumulated on the trails during the winter. It takes many hours of work remove the fallen trees and, once cleared, the trails are enjoyed by all of the many bicyclists, hikers, equestrians, and other motorcyclists who use them. This spring, the Blackfeathers have already logged nearly 300 hours clearing over 500 downed trees from the trails. The Blackfeathers have been working closely with NMOHVA in the Travel Management Rule planning process that is underway on the Santa Fe National Forest. In addition to reviewing the Proposed Action and providing comments, the group has been active in engaging with the Forest Service in the field. They have hosted numerous meetings and on-the-ground trips with the Forest Service and have been providing active support for trail maintenance projects in the Jemez Ranger District. The Blackfeathers next trail maintenance day is June 13th. Please contact Jim Tyldesley (jrt_consulting@msn.com) for more information if you would like to help out.

Blackfeather Trail Clearing Crew