Please don’t take trail shortcuts at Waterdog
There are a number of shortcuts between trails that are contributing to erosion and are unsafe to use. The Belmont Parks and Recreation Department is working with volunteer groups such as the Waterdog Trailkeepers to close these off. These areas will be re-vegetated eventually, but it can’t be done now due to the drought, so for the time being they have been pot-holed/brushed, and signage has been placed. Please help keep our trails in great shape by staying off these shortcuts and not disturbing the temporary measures. Below are some photos of the recent work on Chaparral and John Brooks where they converge near the Somerset Drive trailhead.
If you are unfamiliar with the Waterdog Trailkeepers, it is an informal Facebook group of folks from Belmont as well as neighboring cities that volunteer a substantial amount of time to maintain the trails for everyone—hikers, bikers, runners, and dog walkers. While the group consists primarily of mountain bikers, it’s an open group. Anyone is welcome to join and help keep our trails sustainable and safe for everyone.