Paul H
Fearless OOS Poser
I thought I saw you as I was driving out of the lot at Canal.
I was like... I know that jersey! lol
6 Mile Run Conditions
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I was like... I know that jersey! lol
jklett
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I didn't know I was allowed use a shovel, I'll get in there and try to clear some of the pits and slappers in the next few days.
grampaaah2
Active Member
Any recomendations on folding shovels? The ones at homedepot look weak
TPI_Elky
Active Member
I didn't know either. What's the technique for clearing? dig a drainage channel? Fill the center?
jklett
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Depends on the situation. Generally I will try to dig a channel to lower ground so it won't collect water but if that's not possible I would think filling would be the answer. If I can't figure it out I will ask someone more knowledgeable and do what they say.
If reasonable, create a path for the standing water to flow off the trail until the puddle is completely dry. Then fill the cavity with dry soil from a few feet off of the trail tread. The idea is to make any new rain want to shed off the trail vs sit on it.
Much of the time this isn’t possible, so do what you can.
In years past I’ve filled all these mud holes with good success, but this year the rain has made this worse.
no gas powered shovels.
But battery powered hedge trimmers are fair game. Have at it!
Thanks all.
I have found that if you fill the dried up hole with a mix of nearby soil and sandy/gravelly material (such as from a nearby stream) the spot percolates better. Suggest using sand from above the water line so as not to create siltation for any fish in the area.
jklett
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I gotta get me one of those hedge trimmers.no gas powered shovels.
But battery powered hedge trimmers are fair game. Have at it!
Thanks all.
I just got one, looking forward to trying it out!
Piston Honda
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FYI - Canal parking lot had a steady 15-20 minutes of rain around 7pm. I left and saw standing puddles at the entrance of blue. Don't know about the rest of the trails faired.
jklett
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I got caught out in that on foot, had my buddy pick me up on Blackwell's by Middlebush and it was already sticking to my boots so I'd give it to at least the afternoon. I didn't see any running water though but I'll bet some of the mud bogs came back(I got a couple and someone else got a couple but there were some that'll take some planning to fix).
Hero dirt and villain roots. Perfect ass dirt this morning, super slick roots. Should be amazing balls aft 10. I took the red out from 27 and then cut out the one annoying 6" log over before you drop into the bridge with the really over grown section below. I ended up trimming from that bridge to the @alex_k highway. It isn't all as extensive as the two pictures below, but got all the hangers and 75% of it is trimmed back about 1' on either side of the trail. Spent more time trimming than expected, so only crossed over middlebush to hit the grade reversal bumps and then took the red back on 27: Hey Sista, Soul Sista, Gotta get that Flow Sista
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grampaaah2
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I am thinking about trying to do a TM session if anyone is interested in helping in the next day or so, ,ostlikely in the 7 or 8am.
The concrete bridge keeps getting the tubes that go underneath it clogged with debris and I was thinking about bring some tools and trying to clear them out so that we dont get spill over during the next big rain
Anyone down? I figure it should only take 30 minutes or so with 2+ people with some stone rakes, maybe a saw and crowbar
Also does anyone know where I could park that would be close to the stone bridge? I am probably going to be walking to it.
The concrete bridge keeps getting the tubes that go underneath it clogged with debris and I was thinking about bring some tools and trying to clear them out so that we dont get spill over during the next big rain
Anyone down? I figure it should only take 30 minutes or so with 2+ people with some stone rakes, maybe a saw and crowbar
Also does anyone know where I could park that would be close to the stone bridge? I am probably going to be walking to it.
go for it! be careful.
park off south middlebush, at the end of April Ln, walk down property to water, then up to bridge (around the back of the pond)
https://goo.gl/maps/gwBQ8Q44KyEnDAJf7
please pick-up any garbage that has accumulated in the yard as a nice gesture for access.
grampaaah2
Active Member
Is there trail access from that spot or will I have to walk on someone's property? If so should I ring the bell 1st just to let them know what I am doing/