Affected areas and closures
In early December, SORCA provided an update to its advocacy work with the Squamish Community Forest (and their professional forestry team at Chartwell Resource Group) to mitigate trail loss in the Cheekye Basin due to upcoming harvesting and debris barrier construction. SORCA has been in discussions with the Community Forest for two years to reduce the impact on the highest-value trails in the area and secure a mitigation plan from the debris barrier proponents. For more insight on these advocacy efforts and an overview of the upcoming project, please click here.
As a follow-up to our initial report, on January 8th, construction of the road for the barrier project (and harvesting) will begin. This will be followed by harvesting work in the months thereafter on the blocks outlined in this graphic. As of Jan. 8th ‘Rock n’ Roll’ will be permanently closed and Bob McIntosh (beyond ‘Man Boobs’) will be temporarily closed until all hauling activity is complete. Please note although ‘Made in the Shade’ and ‘Dead end Loop’ will remain open, egress from this area will be limited.
In addition, be advised that the construction vehicle path of travel will include the following - Mamquam Rd - Highlands Way South - Boulevard - Garibaldi Pk Rd. - Ring Creek Rd. - Northside Connector - Mashiter (from SORCA shelter at Alice Lake Access rd) and ask all riders using or crossing these roads in the coming months to be extra alert of the additional motorized traffic sharing these roads.
SORCA is actively working on a Trail-specific FAQs document related to the Community Forest and the Cheekye Debris Barrier and will share this as soon as it's finalized.
If you have any questions about our advocacy efforts in relation to this project please shoot us an email at info@sorca.ca. Click the link below for a map of the closure/affected area.
