Big Log is Finished 23 Feb

The classic legendary log ride on Big Log is complete and renovated. The rot was removed as much as possible and brodged to spread the load down through the new supports into the ground. Each support was set onto a bed of rock and sand and dug down to no less than 18 " deep. There was over 50 feet of new stringers and slats replaced and the rock and crib was resanded and tamped to lock it all in securely. The light rain helped with that too.
The FFRA has recruited two more volunteers for future projects and through meetings with the United Trail Riders of Cumberland and Comox Valley Mountain Biking groups has led to future collaborations between the FFRA and other respected trail builders. The next project to be planned out is the bottom of Space Nugget where erosion has damaged roots and made the trail very battered. Using the roots as cribs, rock will be placed between to protect the trees and to armour the trail.