trail clearing technique and tools

[kenmbz]

With the potential for limb deadfall, a hard had might be worn and might help against a spinal compression injury that could leave one paralyzed.

I have full head gear, but many of these branches are large enough to squash me like a bug, the hard hat might survive thought
I just avoid those areas until the branches fall. Some of these are on 80-90 foot tall Ash, so avoidance is best.

 

[lilranch2001]

All the ash in my area have been dead and fallen for some years now….

 

[ArlyA]

Standing dead are hard to clear or judge. Whats the trail worth?? Not my life or limb.......

 

[airbiscuit]

I get it. So trail is abandoned for 20 years?

 

[ultrarunner]

Or wait until after the next wind event?

 

[airbiscuit]

Or wear this?

 

[bcp]

I have full head gear, but many of these branches are large enough to squash me like a bug, the hard hat might survive thought

Bruce

 

[AnotherBueller]

Seen on the trails today. Hope to clear it tomorrow. View attachment 3519444View attachment 3519445

Det cord and c4 worked really great for moving jungle back, way back when. I mean really really great. Other than the loud noise, it's safer than anything I would do to drop that with out having some heavy equipment.

 

[ArlyA]

As posted earlier, we are looking at our own property for trails and to camp on, a compact tractor and trailer to move it. Looks like I'll be picked up a 20ft trailer today.

 

[Zork]

Here is one photo of my trails, I used a box scrape without tines to pluck saplings about 2” like a hair; it worked really well. Over 28 years it gets mowed 2 or 3 times a year- once to remove the leaves. Many areas have a nice blanket of moss and motorized equipment is not regularly permitted. And the trail meanders between larger trees which I’ve found became difficult to use a large trailer, but we think the natural flow is worth it.