Trail Crew update – September, 2020
A day out with Trail Crew – invasive species
September 13, 2020
What trails are good in the wet?
October 13, 2020
It’s been a busy September for the FVMBA Trail Crew, who’ve been putting in hours on Vedder. With the dry August weather continuing at the start of the month, the focus was on repairing and replacing several bridges as it was too dry for dirt work. The recent rain brought some much needed moisture and the dirt is currently prime for shaping. Trails that have seen love include Zest, Blackhawk Down, Electric Lettuce, and Mango Mango.
Zest
Zest
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- Did you know there was an alternate entrance to Zest with a rock roll? All cleared, raked, and ready to shred.
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- Peeling the bark from cedar support helps increase their lifespan.
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- The supports for this bridges had rotted and broken. New ones are in place and the bridge stabilized.
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- This low lying area was always muddy and wet even in the driest weather. A new bridge separates the water from the trail.
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- In addition to the bridge, more drainage was added to direct the water off the trail.
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- Replanting ferns and moss to restore native vegetation.
Blackhawk Down
Blackhawk Down
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- Owen splitting slats
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- Can you smell that fresh cedar?
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- Replaced the log cordoroy with two short bridges and ditching to improve drainage
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- Framing a replacement bridge at the junction with Up and Over Road
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- Mason nailing in the new decking
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- Project complete!
Electric Lettuce & Mango Mango
Electric Lettuce & Mango Mango
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- Water management is central to trail maintenance
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- Before: erosion from water and users.
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- After: new drain built and dirt shaped to fill in the trench
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- Making shapes. Drain and jump or roller.
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- Preserve the tech; choose your own adventure, roots or dirt
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- Send it!
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You guys rock! Muchas gracias!!