This will make the 3rd loop installed this winter season and after completion will give the Herb trail system a minimum 10 mile loop.
I took a couple of pictures to give you an idea where the loop will begin and end.
Traveling CCW this red 1 mile marker should be familiar, that is where the loop will "slope" to the left toward the lake shore. My trail tool points in the direction of the new loop, the horizontal tree in the background is where the loop will rejoin the existing trail:
Traveling CW this is the view of the loop intersection, the return to the old trail is just 15 yards behind this picture:
Here's a very interesting tree I found in the middle of the new loop, it is the largest Cedar I have found out at Herb. Therefore I have named it "The Mother Cedar", and the loop will pass right next to it. Pay respect to "The Mother Cedar"!
Another picture of "The Mother Cedar" gives perspective with the lake in the background:
This will be one of the longest and most interesting loops I have installed at Herb. Stay tuned for work days. Also need some advise on some drops and bench cuts that will be part of the loop. You riders who enjoy drops are going to be happy.
More later!
