The project goal here was to improve the approach to the bridge on the downhill side. Previously, a 12" step at the bridge end made it challenging for bikers and horses to ride over.
We got the chance to use the cross cut saw in the Mount Nebo Wilderness Area to remove this large tree.
Freshly cut logs are easy to notice as the wood is light and clean. To preserve a Wilderness quality and character, we rub dirt on fresh cut logs. The best trail work in the Wilderness is that which isn't easily noticed.
Hiking the North Peak trail on Mount Nebo.
Kyle cut this tree out of Dry Canyon in the right fork of Hobble Creek canyon.
I removed this hanger from Bear Trap Ridge on the Nebo Loop.
Proof that cattleguards are effective. This could be a good Far Side comic.
Kyle displays the Stihl 066 saw with 36" bar. We set this up with the Alaskan sawmill to plane logs for bridges.
Here we are using the sawmill on our first brige built on the White Pine Hollow trail.
This log was 24' long.
Building a footing for one end of the bridge. The other end is well anchored in rocks.
We were able to carry this log with 5 guys...barely.
It was strong enough for us...easily.
We are in the process of building two more bridges, these ones in Maple Canyon. Here is the tree for the second bridge, a stream crossing of 34'. I am prepping the log for the sawmill.
We tacked 2"x4"s to the top of the log to provide a level guide for the saw. This gives us nice flat cuts.
Dustin and Talley follow behind placing wedges to prevent the saw from being pinched.
Here we remove the top piece. This is my favorite part.
