Sunday, August 20, 2017

Saturday on the NCT!

Oh ya. We were lucky enough to have Marj and Rebecca along to help continue on down segment 34 towards that big crossing of the West Branch of the Sturgeon.
Marj takes care of the trail near Tibbets Falls but came to help us here.

Rebecca is just getting involved...we're so glad she joined us!

I spied some interesting growth. Fungus? Lichen?

Marj and I took our break together.  We all needed it!

Arly spied a dead tree, that easily
could topple over and block the trail.
Since the saw was available, he took care of it today.
After Marj and Rebeca left, we walked forward and decided to
"sprint" to and clear the beaver dam crossing.
Made it to the crossing!

We found many planks along the way...
covering holes so hikers don't get hurt??

Once the weeds and grass was cut, you could
see the ground and planks. Easy crossing!
These tools are the most important ones we bring.

Blazes marked the way, once upon a time.

We also cleared the top of the beaver dam.
This path was blazed also.
The berries were no match for the string whacker.

We were glad to be back, after that hot 2.5 mile hike to the car!
Do note, we didn't clear the last 1/3 a mile to the beaver
dam crossing so we'll need to come back and do it.
Would you care to help??  Just get in touch!

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