MARVOKA 2023-2024

Patrick

Overthinking the draft from the basement already
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That's right.

Make RV OK Again in 2023
(this has not been vetted by @Norm)

Ain't never gunna be great - unless you ride an ebike.
But it does serve its purpose of a great workout, and ok when wet.

@Robin has reported trees down, followed up by @Steve Vai

I'll take care of the lumber laying across the trail over the next couple weeks.
What we need to do is trim!!!!

Three stages of trimback -
Run a weed wacker with a metal blade (3 or 4 tooth) -
Run a hedge trimmer to cut back the sides - hedge trimmer on a stick is nice, can also do the above part
String trim - hedge trimmer on a stick is ok at this too.
Oh, rake the mess of multiflora rose off the trail.

if i had 3 hedge trimmers on sticks we'd be all set, but i don't. @Kirt ?

That's it!

I tried to do it all today (plus saw) - and wow, it is slow moving.

Join me over the next couple months, or do your own thing.

Report in, I'll keep track on some modified, official-looking spreadsheet.


The part of Cush that we ride is good - went through there already.
I'll start coordinating with the Readington open space people - they are very resourceful.



Next Meeting: tbd

Standard stuff: Bring water, bug spray, gloves, and a good attitude.
Bring your favorite tool, or i'll probably have something.

Start at the RV Road gate, and work back towards the south dam, or the other way - no shortage..
Might have to park at the base of the road, in the spot on Dreahook.
I'm riding in for this one.

If i can get into the scout camp, that would help.

I'll probably bring my bike and pack in my saw.
Working the ebike + trailer thing now.
 
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Your pin, the switchbacks, and the gate are all Clinton Township, although inside the park the PD will likely refer you to NJ State Park Police. Maybe there is someone on site at the Route 22 office at the intersection of RV Access Road (SW corner of the intersection)?

I have zero tools. Townhouse living.
 
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Don’t park behind the gate at the top of the switchbacks. Very possible you get locked in. Ask me how I know.
 
I am back at school and my free time is limited right now. Plus, I own no tools...sorry.
 
I am back at school and my free time is limited right now. Plus, I own no tools...sorry.

All good! Wanted to let you know your reports were leading to some action.
 
Have battery hedge and string and willing to help. Both dates don't work for me though.
 
Is this a hike to work or do we need to ride in afterwards? Have a drs appt at noon but might be able to help for 2 hours. Btw, how's the poison ivy situation?
 
Is this a hike to work or do we need to ride in afterwards? Have a drs appt at noon but might be able to help for 2 hours. Btw, how's the poison ivy situation?

walk in - no poison ivy near the trail (i took out a fallen tree with some runners.)
 
Got over to the powerlines and cleared a few small logs laying across the trail.

Also took out a russian olive growing next to the trail (invasive) and flush cut some other stump thing.
The trails under the powerlines look like

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Trails under the trees are just lined with the annoying thorny bushes.

Took about a half hour to hike in/out.
Parked up top, Chatted up one of the crew from the dam project -
Seems the gate is open during the working day.
I'm not sure it is any closer than walking up from the bottom.
 
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