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Post by rsmith on Jul 22, 2008 17:21:08 GMT -5
Bartram is underrated ! What a nice follow-up to FATS, spinning 12-15 mph all big ring, on a weekday, solo trail user, what a joy ! Very nice "cool down"...... with scenery !
Started at West Dam Recreation. Took the right turn onto the old forest road, leading to the signed "Lake Springs" loop. After descending the short 1/8th mile on the forest road, trail swings (wide sweep turn) to the left, back into the woods. About 1/4 mile in - there is a 12" pine across the trail - solid both ends - not broken - could not move - saw required (bow saw would get this one). But, just another hundred yards or so heading west, there is a very large pine (~ 34-38" diameter) across the trail. The tree which broke at the base - is right next to the trail - so the section to cut is near the thickest of the trunk. My trusty pen knife wasn't a match, sorry..... Small chain would take it - with cuts from both sides......
Remainder of trail clear - rode into the new extension 1 1/2 miles - but legs were calling for a return after the 28 at FATS earlier that AM.....
Met "Margaret" (and husband) at Petersburg Campground. Nice folks, had a friendly chat, collected a brochure, back to trail.....
Hope the report helps.
Started at West Dam Recreation. Took the right turn onto the old forest road, leading to the signed "Lake Springs" loop. After descending the short 1/8th mile on the forest road, trail swings (wide sweep turn) to the left, back into the woods. About 1/4 mile in - there is a 12" pine across the trail - solid both ends - not broken - could not move - saw required (bow saw would get this one). But, just another hundred yards or so heading west, there is a very large pine (~ 34-38" diameter) across the trail. The tree which broke at the base - is right next to the trail - so the section to cut is near the thickest of the trunk. My trusty pen knife wasn't a match, sorry..... Small chain would take it - with cuts from both sides......
Remainder of trail clear - rode into the new extension 1 1/2 miles - but legs were calling for a return after the 28 at FATS earlier that AM.....
Met "Margaret" (and husband) at Petersburg Campground. Nice folks, had a friendly chat, collected a brochure, back to trail.....
Hope the report helps.
