Burkes Garden with the Trail on the Top
of the Mountain |
Burkes Garden Farmhouse |
Burkes
Garden is visible from many parts along the trail. The area
is completely ringed with mountains. |
Cows in Burke Garden |
Clearing the Trail |
Trail
work has many facets.One is to clear the trail. |
Putting in Water Bars |
Carrying Rock |
Another
is to put in water bars to prevent erosion. |
Rock Carrying Team |
Rock Carrying Team |
Still
another is to move rocks to form a solid trail.
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Moving the Rock |
Moving the Rock Again |
Manpower
supplemented with mechanical aids moves the rock. |
Moving the Rock Still Again
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Just Move It a Little |
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Triple Lift with the Grip Hoist
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Triple Lift with the Grip Hoist From
the Top Side |
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Before Repairs |
Lunch Break |
The
before picture shows how the trail was slanted with bad footing.
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Moving Rock |
Moving Rock Again |
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Crushing the Rock |
Crushing the Rock Again |
Rock
is crushed the old fashioned way to form a treadway. |
After Repairs |
Yes It Works |
The
after picture shows the finished trail, with a test subject.
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End of the Day |
Sunset in Burkes Garden |
Maintenance
can be dirty, but rewarding work. |
Sunset in Burke Garden Again
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