Sorry, I tricked you into checking out this post, but I thought "Need some help with trail maintenance" wouldn't get many hits.  Before you click out, could you just take a minute to read this.  First of all, it's good to see folks out enjoying the trails around here, some of which are seeing significant traffic for the first time.
 
Some people have expressed interest in helping with trail maintenance.  That would be great as I'm averaging 50-60 days of trail work a year and am getting anxious to do more riding.  If you want to help out, here's what you can do: Every time you ride spend a few minutes working on the trail.  
 
Things you can do:
 
Toss off loose rocks and branches.  I've followed groups of riders only to find a tree limb in the trail that everyone rode around instead of stopping to toss out of the way. (10-30 seconds)
 
Use your feet to scrape off powder and debris. (a minute or two)
 
Block off shortcuts and spots where people are straying off trail.  Shortcutting and multiple unmanaged trails causes erosion, damages vegetation and gives bikers a bad rep.  Biking needs a green reputation, not a resource damage one.  Usually a few limbs or strategicly placed rocks will keep people on track.  I just rode Dome trail and noticed a lot of tracks going off and trying to bypass some of the technical sections, some probably by accident.  If you don't like technical, you should stay away from this trail.  I figure if a beat up 53 year old on a 12 year old bike can stay on line on Dome, the 20 year olds should have no problem.
 
Knock down large cairns at the trail entrances off roads.  I know you want to do everyone a favor by marking the trail, but experience shows that it is an invitation for motorcycles, quadrunners and horses to tear up the trails.  Once you find the trail, just remember where it is.  I realize not all trails fit in this category, but you can figure out which ones do.
 
And finally, set an example.  I know when you ride in a group, you get into a gang mentality and just follow the guy in front.  Set the standard by stopping to toss a limb or explaining to your buddy why he shouldn't short cut.
 
Oh, and of course "ride it don't slide it".
 
I figure if a few riders practice these things just a few minutes every ride it will do a lot to help keep the trails in good shape and it might influence other riders to do the same.
 
Anyway, thanks for any help.  I know more great unknown trails but am somewhat hesitant to post them, as I worry a bit about irresponsible riding on them.
 
I have a vision for this area as the best natural mountain terrain for biking in North America (NB!) with the most concsientious riders.  Whadya think?

That would be great for the annual spring cleaning, when the trails need more thorough cleanup.  Rght now it's mostly little odds and ends along the trails that can usually be taken care of while riding.  I know it's a long drive for some folks who allready have limited time to ride.  I live up here and trail work is like like a hobby so I don't mind doing the bulk of the work, but it's nice to have 1-2 people to help.  I guess I'm not into organizing a larger group.  But if I can't find help, I'll send a message out.
 
I rode Dome trail again this week and realized the main problem is I didn't mark the route well enough in the spring cleaning making it difficult to easily follow for people unfamiliar with the trail.  I marked it better and reworked several of the difficult climb sections.  I have now ridden all the sections clean (some barely with multiple attempts) except for a boulder climb near the bottom.  I would like to hear if anyone rides it clean in one shot all the way to the creek.  You'll get a prize.

I so got suckered in to this post. If I would actually do my ride I would clean up the trail, honest.

Bryan, I don't think we've met but I've heard your name many times while talking to Brett and Ross about trails in the area. I just did the best trail in Pinecrest (best for my skill level) and I believe you and Brett established the line. I want to thank you for your hard work and I hope we meet one of these days up there.
 
 ~~ jeff (21 years of riding at Pinecrest)