Trail Projects – Page 7 – Sagebrush Trails

Water Recon

Visitors perched on my car while I was breaking camp.

My goal today is to hike 4 miles to Nave Spring on Shipman Trail, doing some lopping and sawing on the way, and see if the Spring has water.

Shipman is hard to follow until the intersection with Milo, then becomes easier.

The route is getting to the very southern edge of the San Mateos, with flat land visible beyond.

The spring does have water, so I will camp here.

A gap between mountains gives a view of lowlands to the west, with improbable cell signal.

Finished audiobook Lone Star Planet, by H Beam Piper and John J Mcguire.

Packing up camp, my destination today is my car at Springtime, for modest resupply.

The oak at this elevation is getting its fall colors.

The views descending Apache Kid Trail do not disappoint.

The section of Apache Kid Trail between Shipman intersection and Springtime in not on the GET, but does provide access to the trail.

I cannot fully lop this section, but do try to work on the bushiest sections every time I pass through.

I was surprised to see another hiker on trail, hunting bear, and we stopped and chatted a while. Here he is back at camp.

Many trees could be cleared easily, but then you get a fresh ponderosa blowdown that takes a good deal of effort.

The campground had several visitors, and I am glad to see it is being used and appreciated.

Finished audiobook Divots, by P G Wodehouse.

The work continues on Apache Kid, clearing several tangles and large logs.

Not as much trail distance today. But sawyer maxim is “Slow is fast.”

Tomorrow will be something different.

Finished audiobook More Tish, by Mary Roberts Rinehart.