Do you have to keep trimming skyline ?!

[bluerail]

Seriously, there are quite a few of us that >actually live here< and do that trail regularly that like it not being trimmed like you do. Not all of us see it as an angelic gesture. Please, for heavens sake buddy, cant you find a trail maybe closer to ventura that has a few less offensive plants in the way ? There are many I'm sure. If skyline is too brushy for you...maybe just don't do it ?

Just thought I'd throw it out there for you to think about, I'm sure your intentions are good..just everyone doesnt feel the way you do.

-steve

[D.K.]

I agree!!!! Head up Momyer and trim a bit up to San B. Peak!

[PatrickSupra]

Agreed.

[zippetydude]

I don't mind the trimming, but I think that Momyer idea is perfect. Or, if San J is your passion, the PCT between Snow Creek and Fuller Ridge REALLY needs trimming as well. Seems like bluerail knows who you are. I don't, but thanks for the effort.

z

[Ellen]

Howdy All

I am grateful that the big "shredder tree" at about 7 K is no longer an issue. No matter how carefully I would try to go under it, one of those scary branches would usually tag me and draw blood.

Also glad the tree that recently fell on the traverse is gone. I tried going under as well as over, but with my spinal fusions, it was always a pain.

It would great to have a battalion of Marines go up the Snow Creek PCT and the Momeyer trace trail and have at the !@#$%^& brush.

Miles of smiles,
Ellen

[drndr]

I say if it can have rescue boxes it can be trimmed. It's all about our safety.

[bluerail]

water for the people who can't handle the bushes...I suppose you have a point.

[Florian]

I know others here will disagree, but if a maintained Skyline keeps people ON the trail, and slows down the proliferation of all the god dammed shortcut routes i'm all for the trail being maintained. The original trail was well designed and well constructed and it's a great trail. I know this topic re shortcuts has come up before and i hesitated before posting this. But the trail gets so much use and abuse these days to me it's a shame to see use routes all over the place. There are other routes up the mountain that get a fraction of the traffic that Skyline does for those that want that type of a experience.

-Florian

[Ed]

I second the comments by Ellen and Florian. It is the trash and shortcuts that bother me. I became annoyed at myself on Thursday because sometimes I found myself taking shortcuts that I could not tell from the trail when I let my mind wander. And became annoyed at someone else when I had to fit a half-gallon grape juice bottle in my pack. I appreciate anyone who takes care of fallen trees, and don't mind brush trimming. The rescue boxes aren't pretty, but I understand that they may save lives. It would be wonderful if the Momyer trail could be restored. And it is great that this discussion board provides a vehicle for airing different views on subjects like this.

[phydeux]

Maybe Mr. (or Ms.) Treetrimmer could volunteer their skills to the Forest Service to help clear this trail impediment:

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me ... 7474.story

Not big on excessive trail trimming myself, even less on the water caches Every trail has its uniqueness, and you have to plan for the unique attributes - you know there's no water on Skyline, and it can get hot really quickly when the sun comes up, so you have to plan appropriately.