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Post by seenvic on Jul 17, 2010 13:21:54 GMT -5
This is a great trail.
From Key Bridge to the start of the big reroute that takes you to the Big Dip, is way better for the work done, but still needs work. Badly. More on that later.
From where the trail turns away from creek (the start of the big reroute that takes you to the Big Dip), this trail is just stellar. Scenic, technical. A little climbing, creek crossings, just damn fine riding.
There was a major storm in that area Sunday evening. There are several new trees down on Wine Creek Trail. But the real damage to the quality of the ride is the number of face, arm and body slappers. These are weak, narrow vegetation that gets pushed around by the heavy winds, rains and generally fall into the path of least resistance. Which is our trail corridor that we mowed the day before. Bad timing.
I'd say there are two ways the southern most section gets brought up to par.
1. A hero with a hedger goes out and just does it. Cuts all the stuff from Key, past the broken bridge, to the start of the big reroute.
OR
2. A ride of about 5-8 people goes out with at least one tool each. Mostly hand trimmers, but high quality, strong ones. Maybe one or two of those geared loppers, the short version, that may fit into a backpack. I'd have at least one high quality folding saw. I bet this would take about 60-90 minutes to fix what needs to be fixed.
And the ride back would be blissful. Like picking fruit, the same day you planted it.
A chainsaw is going to have to go back into Wine Creek. I have the trees marked on a map and will post it Monday.
The vegetation at the southern end is not a deal breaker. I look forward to going back soon. I may see if I can put together that ride of 5-8 people one night this week. Anyone interested?
From Key Bridge to the start of the big reroute that takes you to the Big Dip, is way better for the work done, but still needs work. Badly. More on that later.
From where the trail turns away from creek (the start of the big reroute that takes you to the Big Dip), this trail is just stellar. Scenic, technical. A little climbing, creek crossings, just damn fine riding.
There was a major storm in that area Sunday evening. There are several new trees down on Wine Creek Trail. But the real damage to the quality of the ride is the number of face, arm and body slappers. These are weak, narrow vegetation that gets pushed around by the heavy winds, rains and generally fall into the path of least resistance. Which is our trail corridor that we mowed the day before. Bad timing.
I'd say there are two ways the southern most section gets brought up to par.
1. A hero with a hedger goes out and just does it. Cuts all the stuff from Key, past the broken bridge, to the start of the big reroute.
OR
2. A ride of about 5-8 people goes out with at least one tool each. Mostly hand trimmers, but high quality, strong ones. Maybe one or two of those geared loppers, the short version, that may fit into a backpack. I'd have at least one high quality folding saw. I bet this would take about 60-90 minutes to fix what needs to be fixed.
And the ride back would be blissful. Like picking fruit, the same day you planted it.
A chainsaw is going to have to go back into Wine Creek. I have the trees marked on a map and will post it Monday.
The vegetation at the southern end is not a deal breaker. I look forward to going back soon. I may see if I can put together that ride of 5-8 people one night this week. Anyone interested?
