I would like to make a plea this year to use rakes over blowers when removing leaves and gumballs from the trails. While blowers are fast, I believe they lead to more removal ofbthe trail tread compares to using a steel tined leaf rake (not a garden rake).
Blowing is less damaging when used when it is wet, so can give the benefit of a doubt thag they are only used in there conditions. However if the top layer is loose at all, it is blown off the trail.
By raking along the trail tread, small pieces of dirt are left on the trail and help smooth and fill in small gaps/holes. This leads to a stronger tread. It takes longer, yes, however the end product is better.
I did a few hundred feet of the west picnic trail today. Should be ripping tomorrow.
Blowing is less damaging when used when it is wet, so can give the benefit of a doubt thag they are only used in there conditions. However if the top layer is loose at all, it is blown off the trail.
By raking along the trail tread, small pieces of dirt are left on the trail and help smooth and fill in small gaps/holes. This leads to a stronger tread. It takes longer, yes, however the end product is better.
I did a few hundred feet of the west picnic trail today. Should be ripping tomorrow.