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Meeting at the corner of Wendy and Potrero to shuttle to the trailhead
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At the trailhead, Santa Monica Mountain Trails Council members get their tools together
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Two trailworkers shuttle themselves on their bikes
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The MBU stops by to say hello
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Crew leader Steve explains the work for the day, how to use the tools and how to work safely
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The trail we'll be working on
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Hiking up the trail to the work area
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Doing a little repair work on the way to the main work area
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Lots of people are out riding on this beautiful day
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Water pools in this flat area when it's wet
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Ruts form when water runs down the middle of the trail
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Building a 'rolling dip' to divert water from the trail, thereby preventing ruts
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Cutting through the berm that keeps water from getting off the trail
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Packing down a rolling dip
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Riders help us pack down the loose dirt
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A rolling dip when it's finished
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Rolling dips are built every few dozen feet. especially shortly before and after steeper sections
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