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Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:36 pm
by captain static
ynp1 wrote:military was really shitty and it looked like left flank was the same....
I finally spoke with the Forest Service today. They have been concentrating on getting 715 open but are close to getting that done. They are starting to turn their attention to trails. In addition to Forest Service employees, they have also mobilized a number of contractor teams who specialize in tree removal. Just to be clear, they
ONLY allow certified employees and contactors to use a chainsaw on Forest land. However, they do allow volunteers to use hand tools.
The good news is that they are considering assigning one of their contractor teams to work with climbers this weekend to clear Rough Trail from the Martin's Fork trailhead up to Tunnel Ridge Road along with the two side trails to Military and Left Flank. Let me know if you are willing and able to help and I will get this coordinated.
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:15 pm
by the lurkist
pigsteak wrote:the lurkist wrote:On the Darkside trail, if there are any good long sections of trees, leave them intact for down hill side re inforcement.
spoken like an old crusty who used to climb...always looking for ways to give back after your climbing days are behind you.....
only if someone else will do the work.
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:06 pm
by Jeff
If I make it there, I will leave them laying on the ground for you. The back can only take so much.
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 12:36 am
by Wes
Cleared the trail to the shire today. Might need a bit more clean up and some trail love, but should be passable. Will try to get to crossroads in the next week or so.
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 1:03 am
by Shamis
trails at funk rock are a mess.
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 8:16 am
by Jeff
Crossroads have been taken care of about 3 weeks ago.
Darkside is a mess. More than I can handle. There one huge tree that crosses the path twice, it forks, and just about devoured my chainsaw.
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 1:28 am
by Josephine
will someone who has a chainsaw please clear the 5 or 6 trees on the way to the chocolate factory? they all fell in one spot together. the trail is in pretty good shape other than that one spot.
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 7:52 pm
by flashmaster
Dark side is now cleared up
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:03 pm
by Josephine
flashmaster, thanks!
there's also a tree down on the way to the playground. not a major inconvenience, but if you have a chainsaw would be nice to clear it out of the path.
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:16 pm
by Jeff
Good work Flashmaster. That was one huge tree. Thanks