trail clearing technique and tools

[ArlyA]

Here is a ridge that we plan to clear this summer for BC skiing. In the top photo, kind da looked like people had been walking it but we decided it was dear. In the bottom photo, our ski tracks can be seen.

 

[ArlyA]

These are on the Jacob falls Monastery trail. Ya, it needs some loven and they know that.

 

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These are on the Jacob falls Monastery trail. Ya, it needs some loven and they know that. View attachment 795610View attachment 795606View attachment 795607View attachment 795608View attachment 795609

that bridge kinda looks like it was built in a whimsical fashion - is it sagging or just built bent?

 

[ArlyA]

that bridge kinda looks like it was built in a whimsical fashion - is it sagging or just built bent?

Whimsical is kinda the idea. The cedars might have been curved that way while living but I wasn't there for the construction.

 

[ArlyA]

These Jacob falls Monastery trails (real name? not sure) are in rough shape and I might go to work for them this summer and get them up to date.

 

[MossRoad]

That's some beautiful country.

 

[ArlyA]

I'm off of work today so I might get to our Stihl dealer and ask about the production of there large diameter string heads. (.180 string) Looking at this summer work, mighht have to get a tool end with a steel brush cutter as well.

 

[ArlyA]

I'm off of work today so I might get to our Stihl dealer and ask about the production of there large diameter string heads. (.180 string) Looking at this summer work, mighht have to get a tool end with a steel brush cutter as well.

Stihl has not yet updated there large string heads.

 

[ArlyA]

I should add more updates. I have excepted the job at Jacob falls Monastery to get there trails updated and cleared.

A fellow said we can use us compact tractor and mower this summer to work on Boundary Road trails with. I can't recall which it is but its either a 3 or 4 series Deere.

A gal said she'd help my spouse and write grants for BRT's.

 

[kenmbz]

Sounds great Arly

 

[2manyrocks]

Stihl has not yet updated there large string heads.

Could you take an existing head and bore it out to handle larger diameter string?

 

[ArlyA]

Could you take an existing head and bore it out to handle larger diameter string?

No and for at least two reasons. Someone told me the teeth become "set" to hold a certian size over time. This could be true because when we tried some .170 string, many of these were simply thrown out. Sthil has a design flaw in the holders and the large spring is busting them apart. Larger string would do it quicker.

 

[ArlyA]

Bridges are an important trail feature but the one we walked over today is very poorly built. I'm surprized its still up. Mid creek supports are poor but they added two here.

 

[Hay Dude]

Using my F3680 to clear some walking trails yesterday.
I’ve got this property’s trails down to basically driving them with the mower, only having to clear an occasional fallen tree limb.

 

[ArlyA]

We are hading back out to ours trails to clean culverts and dream of improving drainage.

 

[ArlyA]

On Sunday afternoon we finally got out on our trails and did minor ditch digging and culvert cleaning. Spring mud and water season here. This is logging roads and single track seen here. These little rakes rock on cleaning culverts.

Now we head into single track trail. Wally is on it.

Wet section ditched to get moisture off.

We raised this bridge up this past summer.

This bridge is good.

All done for the day. Not done with the trail but we got something done.

 

[Hay Dude]

I clear trails for National Conservancies on a couple battle grounds in my neighborhood. Here’s one thats easily cut with zero turn and a weed whacker.

 

[Hay Dude]

I also hay the property. The barn was built just after the civil war. The Revolutionary War Battle of the Brandywine occurred here.

 

[ArlyA]

Draining some wet spots this morning on logging roads. Yes, it is drizzling out. Note the hunting dogs on the right.

Kinda hard to believe this is a logging raod and covered with mine road. What a few years of no care will do.

 

[ArlyA]

Walking around our single track trails today to cut drainage ditches, we noted that the leaves are still mostly off the trail after blowing them last fall.

As seen today. Different location. This machine is a keeper!