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Post by Mark Y on Jun 6, 2010 21:10:52 GMT -5
As I see it the trail requiring the most effort is Wine, with two bridges down and overgrowth of vegetation. Most of you have more experience and insight on the logistics of these things so your input is welcome. IMO, both bridges will require disassembly, components dragged back into place, and rebuilt. The first one closest to Key road should be first since it will need to be functional to get DR’s in to cut the %$&$ bull nettle that turned me around when I was trying to survey the second bridge.
I think we can do this in two work parties; the first with 6-8 people to disassemble the bridge and muscle the pole stringers back into place, and the boards screwed back down. After the strigers are in place the remaining workers could go ahead to the second bridge and start disassembly. If time permits the first group could catch up and help get things back in place. A second trip could be to DR and finish any leftovers from reconstruction of the second bridge.
The second day could
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Post by seenvic on Jun 8, 2010 10:03:53 GMT -5
As I see it the trail requiring the most effort is Wine, with two bridges down and overgrowth of vegetation. Most of you have more experience and insight on the logistics of these things so your input is welcome. IMO, both bridges will require disassembly, components dragged back into place, and rebuilt. The first one closest to Key road should be first since it will need to be functional to get DR’s in to cut the %$&$ bull nettle that turned me around when I was trying to survey the second bridge. I think we can do this in two work parties; the first with 6-8 people to disassemble the bridge and muscle the pole stringers back into place, and the boards screwed back down. After the strigers are in place the remaining workers could go ahead to the second bridge and start disassembly. If time permits the first group could catch up and help get things back in place. A second trip could be to DR and finish any leftovers from reconstruction of the second bridge. The second day could I'd be for not fixing the first bridge. Why? We have fixed it 2-3 times already. It sat unused from 1990 to about 2002 or so. We rode thru the deep drain and it was a good line going both ways. It was rideable. Then we fixed the bridge. And it got flooded again. Then we fixed it again, and here we are. This bridge location is not sustainable and if fixed it will wash away again in the next 12 months. I've fixed 4 mile bridge on Modoc several times as well, but it doesn't wash away as easily as this bridge does. My $.02 If we can get the DR mowers thru the drain (and we should be able to as we used to back in the day), lets go fix the second bridge and mow the trail that needs mowing. I want this trail back. I want to be able to ride the Dark Star Loop and Connector Rides with Wine Creek in the route And this is the best trail to hook up to Plum Branch Trail for a big route going that direction.
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Post by bikerpanda on Jun 8, 2010 14:07:07 GMT -5
i will try and help. Just shoot me an email or PM here so I know where to be and what time. I work every 3rd saturday so that may be a problem but any other Saturday Im down. Next Saturday I work is June 26th...just fyi.
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Post by Mark Y on Jun 8, 2010 14:19:39 GMT -5
Bill, what is the easiest access to the second bridge? BOB in the tools or is it an easy hike?
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Post by seenvic on Jun 8, 2010 14:42:07 GMT -5
Bill, what is the easiest access to the second bridge? BOB in the tools or is it an easy hike? How far from the southern entrance is it? What do we need...hammers and crowbars?
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Post by Mark Y on Jun 8, 2010 15:43:45 GMT -5
"How far from the southern entrance is it?"
That I don't know. The first bridge going in from the Key Bridge is just a short walk, but I never made it to the second one because of the nettle. As far as tools are concerned, hammers and crowbars should do the trick, and perhaps some rope and a come-along to drag the stringers if muscle isn't enough.
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Post by seenvic on Jun 8, 2010 19:50:36 GMT -5
Probably best to trailer the tools in. Mow it, then fix the bridge. Could do the same day with a staggered crew. Wonder how much work needs to happen north of the big dip.
We need Wooglin to suss it out and give us a report.
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