mojojojo
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Gresham, Oregon
Thought i'd pass this along. i know we were all dissapointed when they practically paved canopener.
From ODF (TSF)
Can Opener
The Can Opener section of Archers FB 4WD trail recently had the boulders removed and a lift of pit run applied. The reason for this temporary modification was that ODF received several reports from 4WD users who said the previous boulder placement was practically impassable. An opportunity arose while the ODF Road Crew was in the area doing FEMA work and had walked the large excavator up C Line Road. While this machine was available we opted to remove the boulders. Road Crew removed the boulders and placed pit run to protect the trail as a temporary measure. ODF intends to work with users to reinstall the boulders when road access is restored to this area. At present the only way to get a full size excavator up to this location is to walk it in. This is very time consuming and not cost effective. Repair work on C Line Road needs to be completed before an excavator on a trailer can make this grade. Other routes including Archers Rd. Ben Smith Rd, and Portland Mills Rd. are too steep for an excavator on a trailer. When repairs to C Line Road are completed ODF will work with 4WD users to re-install the boulders and build challenge back into this section of trail. For information on the status of C Line Road contact the Forest Grove District at 503-357-2191.
Clyde Zeller
Tillamook District Recreation Planner
From ODF (TSF)
Can Opener
The Can Opener section of Archers FB 4WD trail recently had the boulders removed and a lift of pit run applied. The reason for this temporary modification was that ODF received several reports from 4WD users who said the previous boulder placement was practically impassable. An opportunity arose while the ODF Road Crew was in the area doing FEMA work and had walked the large excavator up C Line Road. While this machine was available we opted to remove the boulders. Road Crew removed the boulders and placed pit run to protect the trail as a temporary measure. ODF intends to work with users to reinstall the boulders when road access is restored to this area. At present the only way to get a full size excavator up to this location is to walk it in. This is very time consuming and not cost effective. Repair work on C Line Road needs to be completed before an excavator on a trailer can make this grade. Other routes including Archers Rd. Ben Smith Rd, and Portland Mills Rd. are too steep for an excavator on a trailer. When repairs to C Line Road are completed ODF will work with 4WD users to re-install the boulders and build challenge back into this section of trail. For information on the status of C Line Road contact the Forest Grove District at 503-357-2191.
Clyde Zeller
Tillamook District Recreation Planner
