Y -- Medicine Point Trail Reconstruction

Project includes construction & relocation of 3300m of trail tread; construct switchbacks, reinforce drainage dips, rock retaining wall & retaining backets. Reconstruction includes tread restoration, rock & treated water bars, brushing & limbing 2800m of existing tread. 720m of trail obliteration. Trail work is outside wilderness. Project Location. This project begins approximately 37 road miles south of Hamilton, Montana. Proceed south from Hamilton on U.S Highway 93 30 miles to Forest Road #370 Laird Creek, turn righr and proceed 5 miles to Bear Creek Saddle. Turn right on Forest Rd. #5731 & proceed 2 miles to the second switchback & location of trailhead. Price range under $55,000.00. No site visit is planned for this project. For further information please contact Nick Hazelbaker, at 406-821-3269. It is estimated that work will begin on 1 August 2002. Contract time will run continuously for 120 calendar days with shutdown for normal winter season. Contact Deb Strickland,406-363-7128, to request a quotation package. Leave company name, address, city, state & zip on voice mail. No e-mail or fax requests. Quotation package will be hard copy mailed approx. 21 June 02.