SOTEC || Ardbeg Spring Trail Clean Up May 2 - 4, 2025

SOTEC Spring Trail Clean Up 2025
May 2 - 4, 2025

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Support our trail cleanup initiative by joining the club and participating in the trail cleanup events. Trail cleanup is our largest open-to-everyone event where you can meet like-minded explorers, get to know each other, and form a bond for the 2025 summer wheeling season.


As per usual we are taking care of the South/North Trail and Black Loop this time and collecting any garbage that we may encounter during the weekend.


DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN GARBAGE BAGS - ALL GARBAGE BAGS, HAZMAT SUITS (FOR POOPING SQUAD), GLOVES AND TRASH PICKERS ARE SUPPLIED BY THE CLUB FOR TRAIL CLEANUP

We ask that waste be collected in clear bags.
That materials be separated as best as you can in the following format for us to accept.

• Metals
• Electronics
• Bulk Waste
• Beer Cans/Bottles
• Hazardous Waste

Since we started, we collected over 5000lbs of garbage​

DAY 1 (Friday):
Campsite location for the first night.

45°38'16.5"N 80°10'13.5"W -> please see the map below, every person should park as compactly as possible, and make sure you don't block the waterfront area for vehicles to enter/exit. The red arrow is where you are going to enter Black Lake. Tents can be pitched behind in the woods or at the beach area. There are lots of parking options. A fire pit is going to be set up at the beach. Do not drive through the lake water.





Day 2:
Beach Area clean up 9:00am - 11:00am.
Split into groups and do the North/South Trail, Black Loop, Newbie Run, offshoots, and fun climbs (we will organize this closer to the date) . Collect garbage and clean trail. Return to the base camp at the end of the day. Dinner, 4wd chit chat, raffle prizes, and a fine bottle of Ardbeg to finish the day!

Day 3:
Pack all gear and garbage, and head out back to civilization.


Some information:

- Stock-friendly trip, if it's your first time - this is the time
- Bring firewood, and dress warm, it may rain.
PRO TIP: IT ALMOST ALWAYS RAINS
- Bring everything you need for camping
- Have tow strap and recovery points available, few sections can be muddy at this time of the year. When in doubt walk the water crossing.

- There are no washrooms or showers, bring your own toiletry and plan ahead.
- Most importantly, bring yourself and help us clean trail systems


Drink responsibly and don't drive on trails under any kind of influence. There is no excuse for that kind of behavior in this group.


If you have any questions, shoot them here.

 

Whoa the dood playing pocket pool for the audience in the top picture?

Lulz

 

That would be @MaverickT883. He is our club model.

 

Add yourself up!

List:
@Norilsk
@Trdtacosauce
@tacoma16 (maybe solo)

 

And to think I broke bread across the table from that cat

 

Who the hell is that guy on the top? Thought he drove a ford now

 

List:
@Norilsk
@Trdtacosauce
@tacoma16 (maybe solo)
@MaverickT883

 

Im doing my best to ensure he makes it in one of his soccer mom vehicles....The 4runner or the lexus/"land cruiser"

 

Black lake it is!

 

Add yourself up!

List:
@Norilsk
@Trdtacosauce
@tacoma16 (maybe solo)
@tgelata

 

@blackgen2tacoma

 

Tentative depending on work, but i should make it!

 

There's an old saying in Tennessee...

 

List:
@Norilsk
@Trdtacosauce
@tacoma16 (maybe solo)
@tgelata
@blackgen2tacoma
@Saturnine

 

lol I always copy and paste the thread from previous years. Guess who made the thread I copied lol.

 

List:
@Norilsk
@Trdtacosauce
@tacoma16 (maybe solo)
@MaverickT883
@tgelata
@blackgen2tacoma
@Saturnine
@3JOH22A

That's projecting!

 

My ford is like your tacoma, hasn't been driven in 6 months

 

Around what time are you planning to head out on Saturday? I won't be able to make Friday, but might come in early on Saturday and setup camp before heading out on the trails?

 

List:
@Norilsk
@Trdtacosauce
@tacoma16 (maybe solo)
@MaverickT883
@tgelata
@blackgen2tacoma
@Saturnine
@3JOH22A
@honkonbobo

 

I'll be heading up early-mid Friday