trail clearing technique and tools

[ArlyA]

I had my last ortho appointment this week who thinks my wrist is ready to ease back to normal work. Today I was knocking grass and shoots back at a job site and Friday is the same and I'll try get pics. Over the weekend we plan to camp and help a older freind clear her section of the North Country trail.

 

[ArlyA]

Got back tonight after 4 days of trail work as we camped at a NFS campground about 40 miles SW of here. Got into a wasp next yesterday where everyone shared a few stings. It was a very large ground nest and I whacked past them but the dogs really got it after i past by but never stung. They really got it and I got one as they dashed past me when we sent them down to the stream. We later returned with spray and got the nest which wa aoburt4ft off the trail. This time of the year we carry wasp spray in our packs. Will post pics as they are processed.

 

[ArlyA]

Still processing the 4 day trailwork pictures guys but looks like rain will keep me from work on Friday. We are contemplating giving up the grooming and trail care for the 3 some miles of trails we call Boundry Road trails for financial reasons.

 

[ArlyA]

These photos were taken on the North County trail our elderly friend cares for that we helped on over the weekend. Ya, some HD string was needed here. More photos will be posted later.

 

[ArlyA]

Before and after of this NCT parking lot. Keeping these cleared, is the most important job on your section. Easiest to do as well. Why don't people do this?

 

[MossRoad]

I'm seeing a great location to use a PowerTrac PT425 with a 4' brush cutter out front. Fits in the bed of a full-size pickup with the brush cutter hanging out the back. No trailer required. Would make quick work of that kind of situation.

 

[MossRoad]

Plus, I admire your work ethic.

 

[ArlyA]

I'm seeing a great location to use a PowerTrac PT425 with a 4' brush cutter out front. Fits in the bed of a full-size pickup with the brush cutter hanging out the back. No trailer required. Would make quick work of that kind of situation.

Yes, but with two of us operating strings it has in done in less than 1/2 an hour. Next we take the same whackers and head down the trail.

 

[MossRoad]

Yes, but with two of us operating strings it has in done in less than 1/2 an hour. Next we take the same whackers and head down the trail.

That's one thing I like about my little PT. If the trail is 4' wide, I can drive through it. I like to keep ours about 6' wide, but sometimes I get to a point where tree narrow it. If it's less than 4' wide, I go around the trees.

 

[ArlyA]

That's one thing I like about my little PT. If the trail is 4' wide, I can drive through it. I like to keep ours about 6' wide, but sometimes I get to a point where tree narrow it. If it's less than 4' wide, I go around the trees.

These trails are commonly wider that 4ft but roots rocks and bumps are everywhere. Hills as well. I'd not take a walk behind mower down them.