To help the trails manager of the Vining Tract, Iva
Gillet scheduled a hike with possible clearing at the Vining Tract near Lydia.
On an overcast morning, Marian Styles, Martin Volaric, and I left from
Albemarle High and met up in Lydia with Iva, Michael Seth, Paige Madison
(visiting from Texas), Marit Gay, and “Mark Trail,” another Pacific Crest Trail
hiker.
The hikers walked up to Mutton Top Cabin before
continuing on to other trails. One trail took us to an excellent overlook,
while and another took us along side Mattie’s Run. Some of the trails consisted
of old logging roads and were very steep.
During the hike we cut some small blowdowns and some
vegetation on the trails, and we noted trees warranting a chainsaw. I used a
McLeod to start some water runoffs in places, but in others, erosion control
will require a major effort. On some trails, relocating a trail may be a better
option.
Back at Mutton Top, Bill Holman, cabins supervisor Mel
Merritt, Dan Ralston and Geoff Manning-Smith cleared vegetation from a wall.
During our hike the forecast rain was light and short
lived, so we did not get very wet. We got back to the cabin at 3 p.m., just in
time to watch a heavy shower from inside the spacious cabin while we enjoyed
snacks and drinks. Afterwards, some of us headed home, and some stayed the
night at the cabin.
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