Fun day - getting my photos up first because once Skyline35 has posted, everything else becomes second rate
Rain held off all day and many obstructive trees were taught a lesson.
Our first assignment - clear this tree on Grizzly Gulch Trail
Roy shows that his legendary stamina extends to his upper body as well!
Charlie severs the lower part of the trunk
50 minutes of sawing later and we broke through. The trunk had an interesting image inside - if only it was of Jesus we could make a fortune on eBay..
Grizzly Gulch cleared, we headed to Grapevine to catch up with the chainsaw gang. They've already cleared the tree (cheating with a chainsaw).. here Paul gives it the final test ride with a bob trailer attached, no less...
Paul enjoys a reroute bench done further down Grapevine
Grapevine done, we ride back up it, met the trucks and threw our bikes on to hitch a ride to Kelly Lake. The controlled burn in that area a few weeks ago touched a few spots on the Kelly Cabin Canyon Trail.. At the trailhead, the fire has cleaned out all the debris on the ground
Charlie and Roy scout for a potential trail reroute
Down on the creek bed, no shortage of moisture makes for plenty of green
This gorgeous oak marked the end of our work on the Kelly Cabin Canyon Trail
Charlie and I hitchhiked up to the top of the hill then bombed down Domino Pond over to Grapevine for another run down this fun trail with Anza for dessert. This is my obligatory shot on Domino Pond.
Thanks for being my guide Charlie! These days are always fun.