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by **dirtpo** » November 10th, 2009, 9:26 am

Jill and I rode MMCC at Harrison a week or so ago and found the leaves to be so deep and fluffy that it was easy to lose the trail. I'm wondering if we could put together a brigade of leaf blowers to walk the trail sometime soon. I have a backpack model that will clear a line as fast as I can walk. Four or five of us could do it in an hour or 2. Any volunteers? Got a good time? There is no hunting at MMCC, so it would be good to have this trail in prime shape this fall.

by **Thad Hallberg** » November 10th, 2009, 10:54 am

I had the same issue a couple of weekends ago. Glad that the little orange ribbons were still marking the route. Seems like I mentioned the leaves to either Steve or Vaughn and they had a the same thoughts. I could borrow a gas blower and join the brigade. I'm fairly open with times.

by **chrismaltby** » November 10th, 2009, 7:05 pm

I know you have safety issues in mind, but it's my opinion that the best thing for a trail in a state with sandy soil is to leave the leaves alone and ride them into the trail. Trails that have this natural detritus left in place will set up firmer, handle more water and need less re-routing. This is based on nothing but my observations and is in no way scientific.

Chris

by **Jeff_Adamcik** » November 14th, 2009, 5:36 pm

From my view point, there is nothing like riding a freshly raked trail and I was out there today and must say that was the most enjoyable ride I've had on the MMCC. Chris their is still enough leaves on the trail that should keep both view points happy.

by **Di_bear** » November 14th, 2009, 7:18 pm

Is there something TCs could use to break up the leaves rather than remove them?

by **G.Cook** » November 14th, 2009, 7:25 pm

mulching mower .

by **Di_bear** » November 14th, 2009, 7:36 pm

G.Cook wrote:mulching mower .

Thank you. :-)

Do we have any TCs who use these? This discussion came up at the MAYTAG conference just in conversation, and I thought about this.

by **jrshome** » November 14th, 2009, 7:51 pm

Don't know about this trail, but the leaves out at Brighton have been a death trap for the last couple of weeks......

by **wrong_way_eddy** » November 17th, 2009, 9:12 pm

Thanks for the good comment Jeff. The trail is blown clear of leaves and in great shape. To those of you unfamiliar with this trail, the soil consists of gravel and clay. I don't think you could pulverize a leaf enough to make it penetrate this stuff! Enjoy the ride!!!!

by **zippy** » November 22nd, 2009, 11:13 pm

Rode the MMCC trail yesterday and again today - it's in great shape!

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