Trees down at The Lakes

[diggingtrail]

After working RR Scott, Dan, Tony and I headed down to The Lakes to work on cutting out some downed trees. We lost Tony somewhere on the way to the heavy cutting (Sorry Tony). We moved one tree that somebody had cut but left in place, and then cut out two others. Here's the pics of that action



Before


After


Below I will copy two posts over with locations of other downed trees. These trees need to be cut out and volunteers are appreciated.

[diggingtrail]

The Goat Trail has 6 or so trees that will need to be cut out. All are accessibe by parking along Log and walking in.

Walking in from Log Road and heading towards Lake Road, there is a large tree lying parallel on the trail. Next is a medium size one with poison oak on it across the trail. The final one is a very large uprooted tree at the bridge. Some minimal damage to the actual trail wil need to be repaired. Unfortunately, the crown of the tree landed on the first switchback turn above and is completely blocking it.

Back at Log Road, if you head in towards Iron Stone Hill, there is a small tree across the trail, then a low hanger after the 3 climbing turns. Next, I believe there is then a widow maker hanging over the trail that really should be cut out. Lastly, there is a tree that someone had cut out previously, but left a portion blocking the trail. The remainder needs to cut about 1 - 2 feet to fully clear the trail. I was able clear the majority of small branches and limbs from the Goat so for the most part just the big stuff remains.

Also, right at Log Road there is water running down the trail right as you get back on the trail after crossing Log Road. I have seen this when we have heavy rains in the Spring, but never in the Winter. Two options are ot either fill in with ballist rock then cover with crusher stone or build a ground level bridge on this section. Whatever we decide, we'll need to fix this short section of trail (about 20 yards) sometime in the near future.

Along Goat Trail Jr. (the section of trail that runs between the Ironstone Hill Rd parking lot and Hess Farm Road parking lot), there are two small trees blocking the trail(s).

By this time I was about 3/4's frozen stiff so I headed for home while I could still pedal the bike.

Thanks for everyone's offers to help with RR and the Lakes. It's refreshing to see so many people offering to help out.

See ya on the trails,

Skip

[diggingtrail]

I took the dog for a hike on 2c today. I found that when you enter trail 2c from the entrance closest to george st. after you make the two stream crossings and go up the first large hill there was a big mess of about 4 or 5 large pines that came down on top of each other. The trail was barely passible while walking. The trees were a good 18" or more diameter. The rest of the trail was in very good condition. I walked back along trail 2 fire road along the lake. There were some very large trees that came down right along the trail. Most of them missed the trail and the parks did a good job with the ones that were on the trail. I have not seen that amout of storm damedge at the lakes before. If I get a chance to check any other trails I will post my findings.
Mike Major

[spudracing]

I will be at RR for a ride at 10:00 am. I am riding for 2 hrs and then will head down to the goat trail at Redman around 1:00 to clear some trees. Anyone is welcome to join me. I will be parked off of Log road in a blue silverado. Probably have 2 or so helpers.
Later
Paul

[danwalko]

I rode at the lakes today... As Mike Major had noted...there is a large group of trees down completely blocking trail 2C. See the photos 3, 4, 5. photos.

There are also two small trees blocking trail 1...after you cross George Street and head up the hill toward the dam. See photos 1 and 2. Then there is a tree hanging on trail 1 road along Lake Redman leading to the logged area. All of these should be removed...especially the ones on 2C.

In addition, the small jump at the top of the new 1 was destroyed by a fallen tree.. Please do not try to use the jump.

Let us know if anyone can get to these during the next week.

[ls1der]

I'll head to 2C on Tuesday morning and see what I can get done.

If anybody gets to that cleared before then, please post !

[diggingtrail]

I rode at the lakes today... As Mike Major had noted...there is a large group of trees down completely blocking trail 2C. See the photos 3, 4, 5. photos.

There are also two small trees blocking trail 1...after you cross George Street and head up the hill toward the dam. See photos 1 and 2. Then there is a tree hanging on trail 1 road along Lake Redman leading to the logged area. All of these should be removed...especially the ones on 2C.

In addition, the small jump at the top of the new 1 was destroyed by a fallen tree.. Please do not try to use the jump.

Let us know if anyone can get to these during the next week.

I saw the trees on 1 also. If you head down 1 off of the dam breast towards George St, the first tree could probable be slid down the hill by two people. The second one is rideable and can stay I think. I think the tree on 1 headed uphill from the dam breast can be left to the Parks to do and I will notify them of that one. There are a few on trail 4 by the creek in the pine section. They may be ridable if the punji sticks are removed. Saw the damaged jump on one and was upset b/c I thought somebody did it on purpose. Now I know it was a tree.

Edit: There is a tree on 4 climbing up from the Williams boat launch. I will notify the parks of this one as well.

Also a big thanks to Paul Yeager and those that helped him clear the trees off the Goat Trail between Log and Lake roads. One section down.

[ls1der]

The carnage on trail 2c has been cleared. That was nasty! Looked bad in the pictures but it was actually worse in person!
Also took out the old rotted oak on 1 and two small pines on 4, downstream of Water St. spillway.

[danwalko]

Nice job Scott.. As always... THANKS!