trail clearing technique and tools

[ArlyA]

It's like a round hedge trimmer, store said they just got them in and had only sold one so far to a guy using them for clearing blackberries and he loved it. We'll see how well it works.

https://www.stihlusa.com/products/multi-task-tools/kombisystem-attachments/rgkm/

They would not work on any of the trails we keep up.

 

[ArlyA]

Here is more recent pics.

 

[ArlyA]

Looks we will be working on a city parks trail located in our town this spring. Stay tuned for details. Any one been out clearing there trails?

 

[kenmbz]

Been too wet here, raining again today. Can see growth, so work awaits.

 

[ArlyA]

A rock seen at an area ski trail. The scratches are from skegs or implement teeth.

 

[ArlyA]

We are heading into the field today to clear dead-falls and make sure water puddles can drain. Looking at another thread here, it because clear that most people do not know how to used a bastard file and sharpen their loppers. If want me to take photos and post instructions, like this post and I'll do that. Sharp, oiled and tight loppers, are your freind.

 

[ArlyA]

Or I can just post this video who does it the same way we were trained. As stated above, we use bastard files to file them, never a electric powered stone or device.

 

[ArlyA]

As seen on Boundary Road trails today. On our way out. Its about a 1.5 mile hike out.

Draining mud puddles. What vegetation I'm I standing among?

And what I'm I doing to this pulled down tree? I cut it many times before its cut off.

And a few minutes later.

All better.

 

[ArlyA]

All the trails I've worked on in the state parks have been bridle trails (horseback riding). That particular trail had run out the ridgetop and then dropped straight down the steep drop at the end. That had turned into an eroded gulley, dangerous at best even on foot.
I went back 500' on the ridge and cut a gradual trail into the side of the ridge with a moderate drop and hopefully dispersed drainage.

Ken, do you have any training for this type of work?

 

[cqaigy2]

I continue to receive good service from all my Echo Tools…

Nothing bad to say except they stopped supporting my 40 year old Handlebar Brush Cutter!

Crap, i started counting years on mine 80s era brush cutter.