trail clearing technique and tools

Ken45101 · May 6, 2022

ArlyA said:
What are these trails build for?

All the trails I've worked on in the state parks have been bridle trails (horseback riding). That particular trail had run out the ridgetop and then dropped straight down the steep drop at the end. That had turned into an eroded gulley, dangerous at best even on foot.

I went back 500' on the ridge and cut a gradual trail into the side of the ridge with a moderate drop and hopefully dispersed drainage.

ArlyA · May 8, 2022

We spend the weekend at a NFS campground south of here and this was the 1st camping of the season!

This is a month later than last spring. Did got around the 3+ mile trail there and got it all cleared up of dead-falls. Will post pics after some time to process them. Had much fun there.

airbiscuit · May 9, 2022

ArlyA · May 14, 2022

Out clearing winter dead-fall on the trails we care for today and picked up an implement as well..

On the hike out. Since it was down a single track section, the Boss 6x6 was left home. Pods are still on as well!

Skagit · May 14, 2022

Spent some money today, I'd never seen one of the funny reciprocating brush heads before.

ArlyA · May 15, 2022

Skagit said:
Spent some money today, I'd never seen one of the funny reciprocating brush heads before. View attachment 745903 View attachment 745904

I haven't ether. Please post a link to the "reciprocating brush head".

Skagit · May 15, 2022

ArlyA said:
I haven't ether. Please post a link to the "reciprocating brush head".

It's like a round hedge trimmer, store said they just got them in and had only sold one so far to a guy using them for clearing blackberries and he loved it. We'll see how well it works.

https://www.stihlusa.com/products/multi-task-tools/kombisystem-attachments/rgkm/