03-15-2014, 10:12 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-15-2014, 10:25 PM by broncosbybart.)
We probably spent most of our time re-working the rock stream crossings. The idea was to create a narrow channel for the water to go through instead of creating a wide section of rocks. It seems as though the rocks were creating a dam, resulting in a ponding effect that created more problems than doing good.
So far, I like the net effect of this plan. The 'trout ponds' on the upstream side of our rock crossings were reduced significantly. No before shots, but here are some after shots of our progress.
The last few pics are of the biggest water crossing. It was amazing how much rock we moved into it on the previous work days. Just had to get the water level down far enough to see it. It was incredible to see how much water drained out once we revised the crossing.
Oh, and we picked up all the trash and moved any downed timber. The trail is ready for opening day. A few groups were supposed to be riding around dropping hay bales off in the tail ditches, but I didn't see anyone on our trail...
Future jobs will include probably doing that and then working on the log bridges. We tightened the big one up some more. The little one right after it is getting to the point where it will need some work though.
We had four of us out there today. Huge thanks to Biff for making the long trek for a few hours of work!!!!!
So far, I like the net effect of this plan. The 'trout ponds' on the upstream side of our rock crossings were reduced significantly. No before shots, but here are some after shots of our progress.
The last few pics are of the biggest water crossing. It was amazing how much rock we moved into it on the previous work days. Just had to get the water level down far enough to see it. It was incredible to see how much water drained out once we revised the crossing.
Oh, and we picked up all the trash and moved any downed timber. The trail is ready for opening day. A few groups were supposed to be riding around dropping hay bales off in the tail ditches, but I didn't see anyone on our trail...
Future jobs will include probably doing that and then working on the log bridges. We tightened the big one up some more. The little one right after it is getting to the point where it will need some work though.
We had four of us out there today. Huge thanks to Biff for making the long trek for a few hours of work!!!!!