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Post by azdrawdy on Jan 17, 2011 15:45:34 GMT -5
Great ride today. Trail was in very, very good condition. Can't say that we kicked up any dust, can say that we crunched some snow, and can say that the trail was a blast.
A 4-wheeler of some type tore the trail up from mile 1 until maybe mile 3, but it appears that the damage will be limited actually because of the leaves and snow/ice.
Regardless, what a great day for a ride on a great trail with friends.
MD
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Post by Ross D on Jan 17, 2011 22:00:57 GMT -5
We did the connector ride yesterday and it was good.. A little wet in some areas and hopefully that 4 wheeler won't be a regular.. Dustin said the thinks it as a NFS vehicle..
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Post by Mark Y on Jan 18, 2011 19:32:08 GMT -5
We did the connector ride yesterday and it was good.. A little wet in some areas and hopefully that 4 wheeler won't be a regular.. Dustin said the thinks it as a NFS vehicle.. If it is an official vehicle, someone should suggest they get one of these:  Much less stressful to the trail. |
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Post by azdrawdy on Jan 30, 2011 21:23:21 GMT -5
Nice temps today.
Trail was perfection.
Turkey, tons of pavel, Turkey.
MD
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Post by azdrawdy on Feb 20, 2011 15:31:45 GMT -5
Awesome ride today.
PBF - Pavel - Wine - Pavel - Turkey - PBF.
Wine and Turkey are in great shape.
MD
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Post by brianW on Apr 4, 2011 13:34:08 GMT -5
rode the length of Turkey this morning (4/4) a few non riders sprinkled in thru the trail. all but one easy to climb/hop over. After getting to the end I looped around going up fs road 617a, left onot fs road 617, right onto fs road 619, pass the gate thru the creek (it is deep) stayed to the right when the trail branches (both ways meet up again) and finally right onto fs road 618 to you hit Turkey Creek trail again. That is the Turkey Drumstick!? Enjoyable ride. Wanted to ride all of wine but.........  |
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Post by Ted S. on Apr 4, 2011 20:33:15 GMT -5
I saw your tracks when I was heading out ....that explains why I didnt see ya coming back. I skipped wine on the way back. just rode Key rd out to 283 and back to car.
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Post by tzeaser on Apr 4, 2011 20:40:34 GMT -5
There is a BIG pine down at about 5.5 miles, right where the trail turns away from Stevens Creek. The canebrake is getting thick from that point on as well. Other than that the trail is wanting wheels.
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Post by azdrawdy on Apr 23, 2011 19:13:43 GMT -5
Spent four hours clearing the trail with friends. Lots of sweat-equity. Gallons of gas and oil. Turkey is clear. It will need mowing this year, but all is well for now.
MD
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Post by tzeaser on Apr 23, 2011 19:26:05 GMT -5
Rode Turkey today. The hard work was evident and greatly appreciated. There are still a few trees that require crawling over, under and around, starting at about 5.5 mi.
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Post by azdrawdy on Apr 23, 2011 19:32:53 GMT -5
Rode Turkey today. The hard work was evident and greatly appreciated. There are still a few trees that require crawling over, under and around, starting at about 5.5 mi. Umm. No. We started at 1pm and found our way back to the vehicles at nearly 5pm. That was starting at mile 3 and ending at the cul-de-sac at mile 7.2. Some of those were absolute beeyotches. Thank goodness for friends and great swampers. Thanks also to great chain sawyer instructors. The first three miles were cleared Monday. Trail's clear. Look forward to riding it tomorrow. MD |
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Post by tzeaser on Apr 23, 2011 21:26:58 GMT -5
I'm sorry, I must have just missed you. Thanks again.
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Post by dparrott on Apr 23, 2011 22:50:15 GMT -5
thanks, MD and helpers.
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Post by EdgeE on May 31, 2011 7:01:57 GMT -5
Turkey Sunday morning - trail was in good shape, last 2 miles are getting thick with growth. Also noticed somewhat fresh ATV tracks in the middle 2 to 3 miles.
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Post by wooglin on May 31, 2011 7:27:22 GMT -5
Also noticed somewhat fresh ATV tracks in the middle 2 to 3 miles. They're coming in at the first cul-de-sac (mile 1) and getting out at mile 3.5. They're also riding the section from the first cul-de-sac back towards Key Bridge. Be nice to get some No Motor Vehicles signage up at appropriate points, and/or more effective choke points at the trailheads. Any reason not to leave a narrower gap when cutting out the really big trees? That would also be a deterrent. And speaking of big trees, that's some hella saw work that's been done out there. Very nice. |
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Post by azdrawdy on May 31, 2011 9:30:42 GMT -5
Any reason not to leave a narrower gap when cutting out the really big trees? That would also be a deterrent. Typically we leave it wide enough to get the DR mowers through. That of course then leaves it wide enough for other motorized stuff (unfortunately). MD |
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Post by wooglin on May 31, 2011 10:07:21 GMT -5
Any reason not to leave a narrower gap when cutting out the really big trees? That would also be a deterrent. Typically we leave it wide enough to get the DR mowers through. That of course then leaves it wide enough for other motorized stuff (unfortunately). MD Ah. That makes sense. I was thinking it was maybe a USFS requirement so they could get 4-wheelers in there in the event of an emergency. One more post at the first cul-de-sac would help. Right now they're going around the ones that are there. |
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Post by seenvic on Jun 10, 2011 11:09:46 GMT -5
We usually run the DR in pairs of people for safety.
Does it make sense to leave the logs narrow, and we'll get the DR around it or the second person can grab the front and lift it over?
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Post by oddcouple on Jun 10, 2011 12:19:40 GMT -5
When I have cut trees out I leave them narrow for the purpose of keeping the 4 wheelers off.I have had complaints about not being able to get the DRs through.Its not that hard to get the DR over just takes a little more time.
Don't think we have to worry about emergencies they will have everything they need to get there, chainsaws etc.
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Post by wooglin on Jun 10, 2011 22:02:08 GMT -5
Worth a try it sounds like.
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