Stephens State Park Conditions

[Cassinonorth]

Couple down. First is halfway up hally

Second was on white just past the fuzzy intersection

 

[Ogosi]

I cleared that one with my friend.

 

[Ogosi]

We did our best…

 

[de00304]

I cleaned a downed tree on Upper Maze - it could use another cut or two but the mosquitoes proved too much. Found another big one in the middle of Hally Toe (needs a chainsaw). Also, the beaver pond bridge on Land of the Lost is flooded

 

[Shredley]

but the mosquitoes proved too much.

Yeah, those skeeters are no joke out there with all of the recent rain.

 

[chainsawer]

Pardon delayed response.. next cut opportunity is after June 30..

 

[chainsawer]

Here's some shots of the beaver pond bridge over at the "Land of the lost" when it was installed, courtesy of AllamuchyJoe. I don't think there's a permanent solution to eliminate the beaver dam without dynamite or heavy machinery. Raising the height of the bridge is the way to go. Would require a work crew to drag materials in, build the higher support structure, and lift it. And whack together some approach/exit ramps.

 

[MarioGed]

Here's some shots of the beaver pond bridge over at the "Land of the lost" when it was installed, courtesy of AllamuchyJoe. I don't think there's a permanent solution to eliminate the beaver dam without dynamite or heavy machinery. Raising the height of the bridge is the way to go. Would require a work crew to drag materials in, build the higher support structure, and lift it. And whack together some approach/exit ramps.

Count me in if you need a helper to tackle this.

 

[HiFiGuy]

Here's some shots of the beaver pond bridge over at the "Land of the lost" when it was installed, courtesy of AllamuchyJoe. I don't think there's a permanent solution to eliminate the beaver dam without dynamite or heavy machinery. Raising the height of the bridge is the way to go. Would require a work crew to drag materials in, build the higher support structure, and lift it. And whack together some approach/exit ramps.

Willing to lend a hand as well. At least there’s nearby access off Lozier road or old Waterloo road to bring in materials.

 

[chainsawer]

Any thoughts on how much the bridge needs to be lifted?

 

[Cassinonorth]

Can definitely make that our July TM session. July 12th?

 

[Teutonic]

Does the bridge need to be lengthened? It's hard to tell in the picture, but it looks like the lead into the bridge may also be under water? Add rocks?

 

[MarioGed]

Any thoughts on how much the bridge needs to be lifted?

I would think it might be just easier to just put a 2nd one on top of the existing one, no? Or does it need to be higher more than height of the new planks?

 

[Cassinonorth]

Three down I caught on my ride this AM.

 

[Shredley]

There is a fallen tree on Sunset Trail. I did get a screenshot of trailforks, but not a photo.

 

[mtn]

Three down I caught on my ride this AM.

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Spicy. Looks like the compression is on the bottom side of this one. Plus a little side load.

 

[chainsawer]

Today I visited Stephens early enough to avoid the brunt of the heat. All reported obstructions on Estus hood, Teepee Rock, Trestle, Sunset and Hally Toe were cleared. I'm all caught up there (for now).

 

[Ogosi]

We found this one early this morning at Stephen’s… And we did our best.

 

[Cassinonorth]

Another tricky one on Trestle. Maybe 500 ft from the one from last week.

Hoping to get out to trim lower maze next week, it's bad.

 

[de00304]

I would think it might be just easier to just put a 2nd one on top of the existing one, no? Or does it need to be higher more than height of the new planks?

The water has receeded and the bridge is no longer flooded