Brownfield Chapter

08/20/2026

Only 3 more weeks until the last scheduled Brownfield Chapter event.....don't miss the fun! Work day/ride on Cole Creek Trails starting from Froggy's River Resort on Saturday, September 12th for National Public Lands Day (no need to work just ride!!!).

Come for the weekend (call Froggy's for camping reservations 573-421-8714, allowing generator use in the field if no camp sites are available!!!)
OR come for the day 12 September 2026 just $5 for parking!!
Ride out with the group at 9:45 AM or any time on your own.

Please indicate in the comments for preparation if eating lunch (free on the trail....) or dinner after the ride (only $7 per person).

Thank you and hope to see you at this event (no need to be a member BUT always welcome to join our chapter).

08/04/2026

Helen and Robin rode the Red and Blue Trails again, a few more obstacles were located on the trails.....The worse location was cleared and the others are easy enough to ride around until they too can be cleared off the trail.

08/03/2026

While Darrel was on the tractor, Helen and Robin were on horses checking out the Red and Blue Trails. A large tree is across the Red Train behind road marker 13 and a small tree blocking the hill in the bottom of the Blue Trail going towards the bluff (hope to get these cleared when we have the proper tools). A few briars were cut off the trail and a large vine cut to prevent anyone getting caught up in it. The far fields by the old farmstead look great, the fields were cut and hay baled.

08/03/2026

Six hours of tractor time today for Darrel to get the grass cut at Cole Creek Trail. He started at the main trailhead/camping area and worked his way on the field trails, and parking area. Happy Trails

08/01/2026

UPDATE for the Brownfield Chapter September Event:
Only 6 weeks until the work/ride from Froggy's River Resort at Cole Creek Trail. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 12th for the annual National Public Lands Day event.

Ride out with the group at 9:45 AM or any time on your own.
Planning to provide free lunch on the trail and a self paid meal in the evening after the ride.

Be sure to indicate 'Coming' on the posted event for the chapter to properly prepare and contact Froggy's River Resort for camping reservations 573-421-8714 or if coming for the day pay $5 for parking.
IF planning to camp call now....camping sites are filling up! (currently only 5 electric/water sites and 6 full hookups available!)
Please be sure to bring your coggins papers.
Happy Trails.

Anyone interested in trails, the BCHMO organization, or becoming a Chapter member are welcome to volunteer as we work with the U.S. Forest Service to maintain the Cole Creek trail system by cleaning up and clipping the trails. Do as little or as much work as you want OR simply bring your horse to ride the trails!

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07/07/2026

Darrel mowed the Cole Creek Trailhead and the parking area in the middle of the trail system. Strange....at the trailhead a path was cut and a large part of the trailhead mowed! Signs of fireworks were in the area and cleaned up fairly well but more was scooped into the tractor bucket. The 'wet spot' had a puddle...needs more work and a boulder at the Red/Blue Trail intersection showed signs of trying to blow it up (?)...the wires were also picked up to dispose of properly.

06/20/2026

Work on the trail and all riders made it back safely to the trailhead. Another chapter event completed. Next scheduled event is a fun ride on 12 September from Froggy’s River Resort! Come for the day or weekend, see the posted event for details.

06/20/2026

Only 5 riders participated in the Brownfield Chapter
work event but a wonderful group and the Yellow Trail clipped.

06/17/2026

UPDATE: Let’s ride! Appears the heavy rains missed the area. Pack up the horses and tack (with clipping tools or bags for trash) and be at the Cole Creek Trailhead.
This Saturday, 20 June, is the Brownfield Chapter work event with the group ride out time at 9:30 from the main Cole Creek Trailhead.
Watching the weather to determine if this event can happen or be cancelled! PLEASE watch for updates. Hoepfully the rain misses this area and several are able to come. Work as little or as much as you want OR just ride!

05/31/2026

Huge shoutout to Brownfield Chapter members Dianna and Robin for clipping on the Orange Trail. Their hard work made the Orange Trail a lot easier and safer to navigate. More trimming is needed but wow what a difference these 2 made!