Mounted Patrol Foundation
The Mounted Patrol Foundation is 501c3 Charitable Foundation with a goal of improving the equestrian environment in the Woodside area. Formed in 2002 by unanimous vote of the members of the Mounted Patrol, the Mounted Patrol Foundation is a separately-administered, public charitable foundation operating under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code. The goal of the Mounted Patrol Foundation is to engage in charitable works that benefit horsemanship education, youth, the disabled, and support emergency services, including search and rescue efforts, disaster relief efforts and facilities. Such charitable works may be in the form of individual or group participation, or the funding of such activities.
The Foundation has supported improving equestrian trails in the Woodside area. The Foundation raised $83,000 to build 5 1/2 miles of All Weather trails in Huddart Park. Other major projects have been the Crystal Springs-Raymundo Trail and the Green Gables Trail along Manuela Avenue. Our current project is:
Making the Dream of All-Weather Trails in Wunderlich Park come true
All this winter, during the rainy days and sunny days, equestrians, pedestrians and runners have been enjoying the beautiful smooth footing of the new All Weather Trails in Huddart Park. The success and enthusiasm have encouraged us to develop a plan to build All Weather Trails in Wunderlich Park and continue to fulfill that dream
As you all aware, governments at all level are facing tight economic times, and the San Mateo County Parks is no exception. They support this project and can help some, but it is up to us to raise much of the money to make it happen. We will use the same professional trails contractor that has the specialized equipment to transport, install, grade and compact the base rock. We have developed a two-phase plan to upgrade many of the single-track trails with an all-weather surface over the next year.
Phase 1 of this plan has a goal of raising the funds and completing this phase in May 2011. That way the trails will be compacted over the summer and remain open next winter. They will create two Lower Loops.
- Bear Gulch Trail, from the Barn to the Loop Trail - While currently open in the winter, this section is in desperate need of work
- Bear Gulch Trail, from the Loop Trail to the Madrone Trail. This opens up a loop for winter riding
- Alambique Trail – Barn to Loop Trail. This completes a loop with the Loop Trail.
Because the base rock will be compacted, it will be sufficiently settled to be ridden after completion. It will have all summer to be further settled and will be open next winter. It is 1.37 miles in length and will cost approximately $26,400. The County will provide $7,950 of in-kind services and the purchase of the base rock. The equestrian community must provide the remaining $18,450. Our goal is to raise this amount by April 30, 2011, and complete this phase in May 2011.
Phase 2 is scheduled for Oct/Nov 2011. This will open up all the Upper Loops in the Park.
- Bear Gulch Trail –Continue from the Loop Trail, to Redwood Flat, and then to the Meadows
- Redwood Trail – Redwood Flat to Salamander Flat.
This will provide several upper loops. The trails will be allowed to settle in for the winter 2011/2012, and will then be open all year after that. The total length is 1.95 miles and will cost approximately $36,150. The County will provide $11,250 of in-kind services and purchase of the base rock. The equestrian community must provide the remaining $24,900.
What better way to escape momentarily from our difficult economic times than riding under a crisp winter sky, hearing the creeks bubble, and breathing the fresh mountain air? We believe the equestrian community will support this project and will provide funding for it.
We need to have the funds for Phase 1 by April 30 and Phase 2 by Sept 30. Any additional funds will be used for future trail maintenance and improvements
The Mounted Patrol Foundation is leading the fundraising effort. Please send your
Mounted Patrol Foundation
521 Kings Mountain Road
Woodside, CA 94062-4209
ATTN: Wunderlich/Huddart Trail Fund
(BE SURE to write this somewhere on the face of your check!)
Get a PDF of the All Weather Trails in Wunderlich Park Brochure
Send email to Don with questions about the All Weather Trails in Wunderlich
Send Email to Treasurer of Mounted Patrol Foundation
The Mounted Patrol Foundation is recognized by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors
for raising $83,000 to build the All Weather Trails in Huddart Park
To learn more about building the All Weather Trail at Huddart Park Click here
Mounted Patrol Foundation is recognized by San Mateo County Board of Supervisors– Dee Tolles- Treasurer,
Don Pugh-Project Manager, Art Mintz-Chairman, Rich Gordon Supervisor-SMC, Dave Holland, Parks Director,-SMC
On Tuesday, January 26, 2010 the Mounted Patrol Foundation was recognized by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors for their efforts in creating a partnership between equestrians and County Park staff to create all-weather trails in Huddart County Park and raising the funds to achieve this goal.
The dream of local equestrians to be able to ride the single-track trails of Huddart Park in the winter came true with the completion of Phase II of the All Weather Trails project in Huddart Park in December.
It began that fateful day two and a half years ago, when Dave Moore asked how we could improve things for equestrians in the Parks, and Adda Quinn suggested all weather trails in Huddart would be wonderful. Since that time, the equestrian community has donated nearly $83,000 to pay for the two phases of this project. The Parks Department contributed significant staff time, truck hauling and the base rock. Ron Gonzales transported over 3,500,000 pounds of base rock down the narrow, dirt roads. The crew from Yakima Construction then hauled the base rock down the single track trails in specially built buggies, and leveled and compacted it.
Today we have 5 1/2 miles of All Weather Trails. The Phase I trails on Dean, middle and upper Crystal have been open a year now. The Phase II trails on Lower Crystal and Chinquapin will be open in April, after they have settled from the rains. One bridge was replaced, and another has had major repairs. This has been a wonderful example of how citizens and the government can work together to achieve common goals.
What better way to escape momentarily from the pressure of our daily lives than riding under a crisp winter sky, hearing the creeks bubble, and breathing the fresh mountain air?
To learn more about building the All Weather Trail at Huddart Park Click here
Tax deductible checks can be sent to:
Mounted Patrol Foundation
ATTN: Huddart/Wunderlich Trail Fund
521 Kings Mountain Road
Woodside, CA 94062
Send email to Don with questions about the All Weather Trails in Huddart
Send email to Chairman of Mounted Patrol Foundation
Send Email to Treasurer of Mounted Patrol Foundation
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