Count Days | day | hours | Location | Travel Time |
10 | Saturday July 28 | 6 hours | Old Olallie | 1 hour |
9 | Wednesday July 18 | 3 hours | Old Olallie | 1 hour |
8 | Sunday July 15 | 5 hours | Old Olallie | 1 hour |
7 | Saturday July 14 | 4 hours + 4 hours from Shawna | Old Olallie | 1 hour |
6 | Wednesday July 11 | 3 hours | Old Olallie | 1 hour |
5 | Sunday July 08 | 4 hours | Old Olallie | 1 hour |
4 | Sunday June 24 | 6 hours | Mt St Helens | 8 hours |
3 | Sunday June 17 | 4 hours | Old Olallie | 1 hour |
2 | Saturday June 02 | 3 hours + 3 hours from Shawna | Old Olallie | 1 hour |
1 | Wednesday May 30 | 3 hours | Old Olallie | 1 hour |
Summary Totals:
- Old Olallie - 35 hours over 9 days. 44 hours with travel time.
- Mt St Helens - 6 hours over 1 day. 14 hours with travel time.
- Old Olallie (Shawna) - 7 hours over 2 days. 9 hours with travel time.
- Saturday July 28 --> 6 hours. Old Olallie.
6 hours in 89 degree weather is about my limit. I weighed myself when I got home, 4 pounds lighter even though I pre-hydrated and took lots of water and finished it all. I had to throw out my tuna sandwich, not sure why I packed that to begin with, it was gross by the time I was ready for lunch. Since I tear up my legs every time with sticker bushes, I lubed up with triple-antibiotic ointment prior to the work, that proved useful as I got another round of fresh cuts - I know I should wear long pants, but it's summer.
- Wed July 18 --> 3 hours. Old Olallie.
I definitely won't complete this month due to other commitments. Rough estimate, I'm only halfway to the 3-way intersection to Hansen Ridge and Harris Lake and it's looking like it's not getting easier.
3rd creek crossing, just prior to the steep climb. Very much eroded since last time I was here.
Top of the first steep climb after the creek crossing. Soon there are a few small trees still in the way, but the big problem is brush that needs loppers and / or a brushcutter.
The trail is to the right but you can't see it with all the trees in the way. I cleared this after taking the photo so now you can see the trail.
- Sunday July 15 --> 5 hours. Old Olallie
Today was yet another day of trail work at same trail as yesterday. As yesterday, type of work was just a few trees but mostly clearing branches from trail as there are so many it's actually a lot of small stuff that will stop a bike and put a stick in your wheel or derailleur and generally not fun considering nearby options for rideable trails. I'm making progress and planning to return a few more times, but a few summer events will be splitting my time.
- Saturday July 14 --> 4 hours+4 hours from Shawna. Old Olallie.
Shawna and I continued the trail work today on the trail from exit 38 (old olallie) to Harris Lake. Lot of branches embedded in brushes, kind of a nightmare section fixed whereas previously attempts to push bike through it would land you a stick in the spokes. Much work left, thanks Shawna for the help and a fun day on the trail.
- Wednesday July 11 --> 3 hours. Old Olallie
Gratuitous before / after of one of the messes I cleaned up last night. 3 hours after work, means I finished just as darkness was happening. Second time I've seen fresh bear scat on the trail so I know I'm not alone. I seem to have a handle on the tree clearing several more days left and likely returning this weekend , but definitely need help on the brush clearing as that is out of control.
Don't ask what the mystery object is in the After/Before pic below, amateur photographer at work.
- Sunday July 08 --> 4 hours. Old Olallie.
Continuing trail work on the trail from Olallie to Harris Lake. Today I used 24 inch bow saw and loppers. It really needs a chainsaw and tractor with attachment for weeds. 4 hours of fun by myself, about 15 mid sized trees and prep work for 6 more by removing the debris from fallen trees. The trail is rapidly getting overgrown as summer progresses, could use an army of people with weed whackers. A couple pics of today's handiwork below in before / after pics. No end in sight.
- Sunday June 24 --> 6 hours. Mt St Helens
Don't ask what the mystery object is in the After/Before pic below, amateur photographer at work.
- Sunday June 17 --> 4 hours. Old Olallie.
I continued work today, 4 hours, clearing trails from Olallie / exit 38 towards Harris Lake. Did finishing touches to the lead in to the creek and started the climb from the creek to the lake. I used pole saw with 8 inch blade which was a challenge as most trees I cut were 8-10 inch diameter - broke every safety rule. It will take a few more days to complete this, and could use a weed whacker especially on the climb.
- Saturday June 02 --> 3 hours + 3 hours Shawna. Old Olallie.
Shawna and I cleared trail for 4 hours each. Pole saw and lopper work. We reached as far as the second creek to make it passable but needs a few more cuts.
So... I returned to it today with bow saw and loppers and my Ellsworth. The trees I earlier posted blocking the trail have been removed. But, the trail is overgrown, and continuing further even more blowdown blocking the trail. I removed around 15 small trees, and even then did not reach the creek crossing at the base of the climb. I'll be back, hate to let another summer go by without riding this to Harris Lake.
- Wednesday May 30 --> 3 hours. Old Olallie.
So... I returned to it today with bow saw and loppers and my Ellsworth. The trees I earlier posted blocking the trail have been removed. But, the trail is overgrown, and continuing further even more blowdown blocking the trail. I removed around 15 small trees, and even then did not reach the creek crossing at the base of the climb. I'll be back, hate to let another summer go by without riding this to Harris Lake.