Stephens State Park Conditions

We just ignoring the gypsy/spongy moths that are going to obliterate the canopy this year? Both deciduous and coniferous.
 
I serviced Stephens today, operating from 4 different trailheads. First stop was the big viney mess on Blue Rock Trail from Kinney Rd. Second was near TeePee Rock from the Trestle, a rotten 18" diameter stump that finally tipped over to block the trail. Third was on Red, from the Ranger station, a chest high suspended blockage about 14" diameter. Fourth was on Fuzzy Things, from the Station road lot....which if I had known was only a few small branches 2"-4" in diameter, I might have left for riders with hand saws. As far as I know, the park is clear!
 

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chainsawer said:
I serviced Stephens today, operating from 4 different trailheads. First stop was the big viney mess on Blue Rock Trail from Kinney Rd. Second was near TeePee Rock from the Trestle, a rotten 18" diameter stump that finally tipped over to block the trail. Third was on Red, from the Ranger station, a chest high suspended blockage about 14" diameter. Fourth was on Fuzzy Things, from the Station road lot....which if I had known was only a few small branches 2"-4" in diameter, I might have left for riders with hand saws. As far as I know, the park is clear!
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Thank you! That blockage on Blue Rock was quite significant!
 
chainsawer said:
I serviced Stephens today, operating from 4 different trailheads. First stop was the big viney mess on Blue Rock Trail from Kinney Rd. Second was near TeePee Rock from the Trestle, a rotten 18" diameter stump that finally tipped over to block the trail. Third was on Red, from the Ranger station, a chest high suspended blockage about 14" diameter. Fourth was on Fuzzy Things, from the Station road lot....which if I had known was only a few small branches 2"-4" in diameter, I might have left for riders with hand saws. As far as I know, the park is clear!
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Awesome work. You are greatly appreciated!
 
Trails were in great shape this morning (still snow on many).--I wish I could say the same for Allamuchy North (many downed trees)! The work Ed did on Blue Rock looked great! I saw one small ~4-5" tree down on Blue, but it's not chainsaw worthy. Someone can easily get that with a handsaw.
 
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