Sit Back And Enjoy The Ride

 

Those ain't headphones baby-it's a Power Tool Weekend®!

Visit #1522, Saturday 8 March 25, 12:25-3:15PM, 3.6 miles, 1.0 lbs. of litter.

Temps in the low 40s, sunny with strong gusty winds.

This week I began in earnest cleaning up after the recent ice storm reported in recent past blog posts.

I managed to clear roughly one half of the trails below Castle Craig, trails that are most frequently used and I will continue doing so next week.

Sit back and thumb through a bunch of Before and After photos.

I started on the trail approaching the water treatment plant.

The trail behind the water tank.

On to the trail adjacent to Merimere Reservoir.

It was just as I was beginning to clear this fallen branch when a passing hiker introduced himself as Wayne and offered to help clear this branch. It was much appreciated and made for quick work.

On to the Yellow Trail.

This tree, on the top most section of the Yellow Trail, is one of two widowmakers as a result of the ice strom. Unfortunately I had to drop the entire tree.

Hiking to what I call the Green Trail even though it's unmarked. It was the only color left! This trail heads back toward the reservoir.

Done for this week-more to come!