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17 May 2010 Trail Dynamics on Munson Hills

A few (hundred) snaps and 3 videos from a 17 May 2010 visit to the Trail Dynamics crew's work at Munson Hills Trail's north section. Descriptive text continues... Videos are from crude helmetcam with 170° angle of view. I'm on a singlespeed 29er with no suspension - please forgive the vibration. Download and read Valerie Naylor's trail assessment. Optional experimental link to the same file. Please let me know if you have any trouble accessing the file via that experimental link. 25 May 2010 photos here. THIS SITE is private property, and doesn't necessarily represent any other individual or organization. You are welcome to download/use my photos for your private enjoyment, including printing them. Any other usage/linking must come from me in writing (email ok), with credit given. Questions, pre-scoldings, comments, ID, complaints? Thanks, John Kalin Email me "If I fall you're going down with me" - Trail running advice from my Dixie Chicks http://www.tallahasseetrails.com/
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  • This segment is the one the crew was working on when I arrived 17 May. Video begins a bit south of Tall Pine Shortcut's north terminus and rolls downhill 310m. It's the section of trail that had the rubber edged water bars. This segment is referred to as "26F" in Valerie's trail assessment. See map in appendix C, p.iii.

    This segment is the one the crew was working on when I arrived 17 May. Video begins a bit south of Tall Pine Shortcut's north terminus and rolls downhill 310m. It's the section of trail that had the rubber edged water bars. This segment is referred to as "26F" in Valerie's trail assessment. See map in appendix C, p.iii.

  • For this video, I began at the north bench. That's the north terminus of Tall Pine Shortcut at its intersection with the Munson Hills loop. I rode 640m trending downhill and westward along Munson Hills Trail. This segment is referred to as "3E" in Valerie's trail assessment. See map in appendix C, p.iii.

    For this video, I began at the north bench. That's the north terminus of Tall Pine Shortcut at its intersection with the Munson Hills loop. I rode 640m trending downhill and westward along Munson Hills Trail. This segment is referred to as "3E" in Valerie's trail assessment. See map in appendix C, p.iii.

  • 20 May 2010 map Map created by combining this and this GPS track. From parking area, entrance trail has been revised. Uppermost white arrow indicates where entrance now takes you up to the Tall Pine Shortcut/Munson north bench intersection. It makes more sense, and takes pressure off Paper Cup Trail. Some concern has been indicated about the section of PC passing between two ponds. That section of PC may be closed. Other small white arrow indicates major reroute on Tall Pine Shortcut. As of 20 May, all work has been restricted to the East "side" of Munson, using TPS as the divider between East and West. Twilight Zone Trail is south of this map, with East and West Connectors partially shown. Got all that?

    20 May 2010 map Map created by combining this and this GPS track. From parking area, entrance trail has been revised. Uppermost white arrow indicates where entrance now takes you up to the Tall Pine Shortcut/Munson north bench intersection. It makes more sense, and takes pressure off Paper Cup Trail. Some concern has been indicated about the section of PC passing between two ponds. That section of PC may be closed. Other small white arrow indicates major reroute on Tall Pine Shortcut. As of 20 May, all work has been restricted to the East "side" of Munson, using TPS as the divider between East and West. Twilight Zone Trail is south of this map, with East and West Connectors partially shown. Got all that?

  • For some perspective, a 12 April 2008 ride tracking all of Paper Cup, Munson Hills with Tall Pine Shortcut, Twilight Zone, East & West Munson-TZ connectors, and trailheads for Munson and TZ.

    For some perspective, a 12 April 2008 ride tracking all of Paper Cup, Munson Hills with Tall Pine Shortcut, Twilight Zone, East & West Munson-TZ connectors, and trailheads for Munson and TZ.

  • I went westward downhill from the north terminus of Tall Pine Shortcut to the end of the reroute around the pond. Then shot this helmetcam video of the 540m return trip back uphill to the north bench. I'm a bit confused, but I think this segment is referred to as "23A and 24F" in Valerie's trail assessment. See map in appendix C, p.iii.

    I went westward downhill from the north terminus of Tall Pine Shortcut to the end of the reroute around the pond. Then shot this helmetcam video of the 540m return trip back uphill to the north bench. I'm a bit confused, but I think this segment is referred to as "23A and 24F" in Valerie's trail assessment. See map in appendix C, p.iii.

  • 17 May 2010 GPS track of my meanderings riding in and out from the parking lot, getting shots of the construction process, walking around one of the adjacent ponds, and riding 3 completed segments for the helmetcam videos. All of this activity is in just the northeast corner of Munson Hills Trail, plus north and east to the parking lot.

    17 May 2010 GPS track of my meanderings riding in and out from the parking lot, getting shots of the construction process, walking around one of the adjacent ponds, and riding 3 completed segments for the helmetcam videos. All of this activity is in just the northeast corner of Munson Hills Trail, plus north and east to the parking lot.

  • Where I entered from the St. Marks Trail parking lot. It's about 1Km/0.6M from here to the staging area for today's work.

    Where I entered from the St. Marks Trail parking lot. It's about 1Km/0.6M from here to the staging area for today's work.

  • Closer look at the construction notice sign.

    Closer look at the construction notice sign.

  • 1) [Not shown] Bobcat T190 loads roadbase mix into Trail Dynamics dumpbed from main borrow pit north of trail system. 2) [This photo] Dumpbed transfers to trail borrow pit due south of north terminus of Tall Pine Shortcut.

    1) [Not shown] Bobcat T190 loads roadbase mix into Trail Dynamics dumpbed from main borrow pit north of trail system. 2) [This photo] Dumpbed transfers to trail borrow pit due south of north terminus of Tall Pine Shortcut.

  • EZ uses Ditch Witch SK650 to transfer base into "Wolverine" for transport to excavated trail segments.

    EZ uses Ditch Witch SK650 to transfer base into "Wolverine" for transport to excavated trail segments.

  • I'm facing very roughly SW. North terminus of Tall Pine Shortcut is behind me. Two completed segments of trail are behind me and to the right. The segments being worked today are ahead and to the right.

    I'm facing very roughly SW. North terminus of Tall Pine Shortcut is behind me. Two completed segments of trail are behind me and to the right. The segments being worked today are ahead and to the right.

  • One of two "Wolverines" being used to transfer base material to trail segments. It's actually a Canycom S25A "Heavy-duty Carrier with 180° Pivoting Dump Box." In other words, it can transfer material exactly where we want it.

    One of two "Wolverines" being used to transfer base material to trail segments. It's actually a Canycom S25A "Heavy-duty Carrier with 180° Pivoting Dump Box." In other words, it can transfer material exactly where we want it.

  • Maize and blue = Wolverine. Sorry.

    Maize and blue = Wolverine. Sorry.

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    DSC_0165

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    DSC_0166

  • This section has been hardened and finished.

    This section has been hardened and finished.

  • Marco takes his turn loading one of the Wolverines.

    Marco takes his turn loading one of the Wolverines.

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    DSC_0169

  • I head a bit south and downhill where work is continuing on this section.

    I head a bit south and downhill where work is continuing on this section.

  • That's some of the base material which will replace a bit of the eroded sand on the way downhill.

    That's some of the base material which will replace a bit of the eroded sand on the way downhill.

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    DSC_0172

  • Here you get a look at the piles of base filling the excavated sections of trail. They will be shaped appropriately for each specific location, bit by bit, then compacted and finished. The finished and dried base appears close to the original sandy grey when complete, as you'll see.

    Here you get a look at the piles of base filling the excavated sections of trail. They will be shaped appropriately for each specific location, bit by bit, then compacted and finished. The finished and dried base appears close to the original sandy grey when complete, as you'll see.

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    DSC_0174

  • The leaf and garden rake will be used for finish work after shaping and compacting are complete.

    The leaf and garden rake will be used for finish work after shaping and compacting are complete.

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    DSC_0176

  • The McLeod is mostly used to pull base from the Wolverine onto the tread.

    The McLeod is mostly used to pull base from the Wolverine onto the tread.

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    DSC_0178

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    DSC_0179

  • Hector directs EZ for the base transfer.

    Hector directs EZ for the base transfer.

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    DSC_0181

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    DSC_0183

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    DSC_0184

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    DSC_0185

  • EZ heads out to refill the Wolverine, as Marco is ready to dump the next bed-full.

    EZ heads out to refill the Wolverine, as Marco is ready to dump the next bed-full.

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    DSC_0187

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    DSC_0188

  • Note that the bed is rotated 90° to place the base exactly where needed.

    Note that the bed is rotated 90° to place the base exactly where needed.

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    DSC_0190

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    DSC_0191

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    DSC_0192

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    DSC_0193

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    DSC_0194

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    DSC_0195

  • You may be able to see where the old trail has been excavated a bit to make room for the base material.

    You may be able to see where the old trail has been excavated a bit to make room for the base material.

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