Signs

 

Low water level at Merimere Reservoir is a sign we need rain.

Visit #1552, Saturday 20 September 25, 7:10-8:50AM, 3.3 miles, 11.5 lbs. of litter.

Temps in the low 60s, sunny and dry.

Following last week's post, I reworked my stubborn, sticking tree saw so I could remove a tree leaning over the trail on the south side of I-691.

I only had to cut one tree; it removed pressure on the tree it was leaning on.

I picked up an illegal trail where I knew there were other signs which needed removal.

Also on this trail, the same person who strung up the fuzzy mice constructed a poor imitation of a trip wire.

On the main trail, there is a tree which suffered damage THIRTEEN YEARS AGO. A tall branch high up on the trunk snapped, but did not separate from the tree, like the one below only much larger. A friend classified it as a widow maker.

I would trim it from time to time, but was supported by the branches touching the ground and just would not drop. Below you can see it in the foggy background from this March 2025 pic, leaning slightly as it hangs from the tree it's still attached to.

Thirteen years a widowmaker, until this week.

Finally. I might try to move it off the trail next week.