Loop 5 Trail Work – Westwoods at Greenwood Lane Entrance

Our inspection of Loop 5 on the 5th of April uncovered a number of issues we plan to address on this work party. Today, we’ll be addressing problems on the southern end of this loop (south of the Blue Rectangle Trail): (1) Close connecting trail – block both ends with branches. (2 & 3) Wet areas (2) — needs corduroy or bridging. (4) Blaze unmarked trail as Blue/Yellow Cross. (5) Bridge 06 & 07 need sleepers at both ends. (6) Close wet area with branches. Blaze existing by-pass. (7) Clear/Cleanup trail intersection of trees. Add more blazes. (8) Clear by-pass of leaners and improve blazing. Improve blocking of wet sections of Green Trail. Add trail closed signs. There’s much to do and we ask you come prepared with the tools of your particular trade. For the trail relocation (which is most of the work), we’ll need a couple of chainsaws, and a lopper or two. Bridge lifting requires a maddock, pry-bars and sleeper materials. Paul will have one saw, and arrange for some of the heavier tools to be available. He’ll also bring the blaze materials and nails. Dress for late spring conditions, but expect it to be a bit muddy. Plan to meet at the Greenwood Lane cul-de-sac at 10AM. [est 2 – 3 hours]