Front Range 4x4 Upcoming Trail Runs - Add a New Trail Run

Page 3 of 3 FirstFirst 123
Results 41 to 43 of 43

Thread: 2017-Spring Adopt a trail cleanup run report

  1. #41
    Join Date
    Jun 2011
    Member
    #853
    Last Online
    December 23rd, 2023
    Location
    Highlands
    4x4
    2006 Jeep LJ
    Posts
    7,483
    User Name
    Java
    Real Name
    Paul
    Thanks Given
    2,070
    Thanked 1,788 Times in 1,261 Posts

    Default Re: 2017-Spring Adopt a trail cleanup run report



    Kudos to Nick for finding it, I missed it, didn't even see that there was a site back there.

    That fire took a lot of water to put out because the whole ring was hot, all the rocks and old stuff in the ring. We saw a lot of fire rings that were filled with dirt and half burned wood. This stuff elevates the fire which defeats the purpose of the ring. It took a lot of water, stirring, and then covering it with rocks so the wind couldn't pick up anything we might not have drowned.

    When we go dispersed camping we bring a rake and just knock one side of the ring away, rake out the center and then spread it with the stuff around the ring (we rake out a couple of feet around it, the boyscouts programmed me early). It's a lot easier than shoveling it and you get to set the ring correctly before using it, plus having the fire low behind the rocks makes it burn better and more completely.

    I'm going to bring a rake an shovel from now on and clean out the rings that are cold. If we run into one after that it might make it easier, or just make it easier for the campers to get it out. I wish we had a shovel with us this time, lucky we had the water. It was tough to do stuff by hand in the hot ring, I think welding gloves might be a good addition too.

    Next time two water jugs, welding gloves, a rake and a shovel.

  2. The Following 3 Members Say Thanks to Java For This Post:

    Jackie (June 26th, 2017),JGRubicon (June 26th, 2017),Jim (June 26th, 2017)

  3. #42
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Member
    #1
    Last Online
    November 21st, 2023
    Location
    Port St. Lucie, FL
    Age
    73
    4x4
    4Runner
    Posts
    14,279
    User Name
    Chris
    Real Name
    Chris
    Thanks Given
    576
    Thanked 801 Times in 591 Posts

    Default Re: 2017-Spring Adopt a trail cleanup run report



    A few years ago a couple of us hung back after cleaning Devil's Canyon and came on an abondoned campfire. After using all our water we called the FS for help and a couple of employees came with axes and plenty of water. Always know the FS can help!
    ___________
    Chris in Florida

  4. The Following Member Says Thanks to Chris For This Post:

    Jackie (June 26th, 2017)

  5. #43
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Member
    #405
    Last Online
    December 3rd, 2023
    Location
    Golden, CO
    4x4
    1990 Cherokee
    Posts
    4,760
    User Name
    Hypoid
    Real Name
    Mike
    Thanks Given
    82
    Thanked 499 Times in 428 Posts

    Default Re: 2017-Spring Adopt a trail cleanup run report



    I hope you don't mind that I posted this over at NAXJA!

    Paul previously posted:
    "the abandoned fire on Devil's Canyon:

    "

    ___________
    The Lost Boys motto: We don't know where we're going, but we'll be there for awhile. :)

  6. The Following Member Says Thanks to Hypoid For This Post:

    Java (June 26th, 2017)

Page 3 of 3 FirstFirst 123

Similar Threads

  1. Adopt a trail spring 2017 clean up run!!
    By 96EXXLTinCO in forum 1) Trail Run Planning
    Replies: 29
    Last Post: June 24th, 2017, 05:04 PM
  2. 2017 Spring Adopt-A-Trail Clean up run
    By 96EXXLTinCO in forum 2) Planned Trail Runs
    Replies: 59
    Last Post: June 24th, 2017, 12:11 PM
  3. Adopt-a-Trail Cleanup #2 Report
    By Max in forum 3) Trail Run Reports
    Replies: 21
    Last Post: September 13th, 2012, 10:49 PM
  4. Adopt-a-trail Cleanup #2
    By Chris in forum 2) Planned Trail Runs
    Replies: 63
    Last Post: September 8th, 2012, 10:22 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
BACK TO TOP