New tree down

[jp3]

Rode the Canal Trail this afternoon, there is a new tree downs about 300 yard from the trail head go CW. Will need a chainsaw to remove. I might be able to get it late Sunday or the first part of next week unless someone gets to it 1st. The rest of the trail is in good shape.

[jp3]

I cut the tree out this afternoon. I talked to a rider that had just made a lap and he told me about another tree down. I went to cut it out but when I saw it, I decided real quick it is way more than I can handle.
This tree is about 1/2-3/4 mile in going CW. It's a big tree with the limbs in the trail. There are a lot of limbs under pressure and I don't have the knowledge or expertise to remove this tree by myself.
I cleaned out the walk around that had already formed.
If someone with chainsaw knowledge wants to cut the tree out, I will be glad to help.
Any other volunteers?

[Mark Y]

John, two others and myself went in yesterday with intentions of taking it out but quickly came to the conclusion you did, this is a MESS. It will take a full size saw and 2-3 swampers to clean this one up. Just have to bite it off one limb at a time, starting at the top end and working back. We did hang a piece of tape on the trailhead side where the walkaround is to try and direct people a little bit.

[bgcoop8784]

Let me know if someone's gonna try to get down there and I'll try to join, don't know if I can get my hands on the saws anytime soon, but more than willing to lend a hand or saw expertise.

[bgcoop8784]

Me and the g/f rode the trail earlier, I saw the tree/trees that are down, I might be able to get a couple saws this weekend at the earliest, but I'd want someone with me just for safety before I tackle it.

[jp3]

I can help this weekend but, it will have to be Saturday afternoon after I get off work at 12:00 or Sunday.

[bgcoop8784]

Alright, I won't know till the end of the week If i can my hands on some saws, if I can't I'll still be willing to help however i can whenever.

[crankyanker]

I will also be able to help. I don't have chainsaws but would be willing to meet somone out there that has some. If you want my help just email me at [e-mail]. I can go out tomorrow or tuesday anytime

[crankyanker]

HEADS UP! I got a nasty case of poison ivy/oak/sumac from riding there last week. I went under the first tree a few times before the second tree fell. I am pretty sure that is the area I got infected so be aware of it it you plan to go out there and know you are allergic.