Stewardship - Three Fingers/South Peak

Trip

Stewardship - Three Fingers/South Peak

Crosscut saw logout on Three Fingers/Meadow Mt trail #715 to remove logs down over the trail.

  • Strenuous/Very Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 16.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 4,400 ft

This is considered a strenuous trip. We will be working in the Boulder River Wilderness.

The route requires up to 8 miles of travel to get to the work site. Bikes are required for this trip to travel the 6 mile gravel road portion. I will be carrying the tools up on a bike trailer.

Project logs will be chosen according to the crew size and abilities. Expect this trip to be an introduction to crosscut saw logout. Safety will be priority one. As we will be in the backcountry, take normal precautions and bring the ten essentials such as have a water filter, extra food, and a tested and working light.

The lookout is an additional 8 miles and 4500ft one way from the job site.

We will meet at 7:00 am in the Granite Falls McDonalds parking area while we still have cell service and determine carpooling and have a tailgate safety review of activity. Additional Carpool parking options include the Verlot Ranger station and along the Mountain Loop highway at the Old Robe trailhead. We can communicate other carpool options before the trip if you need.

The road to the major washout at mile just over 5 miles is in great shape and can be driven by a passenger car. At mile 5, the road is closed and may or may not be barricaded. It is not advised to drive beyond this point.

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Three Fingers/South Peak


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

Mountain or Gravel Bike, e-bikes are ok

Long sleeve shirt, hiking or cut-proof boots. Trail runners are not ok.

Tools, hard hats, work gloves and eye protection are provided.

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