05/02/2026
HEADS UP!!! Detail for tomorrow's WMNEMBA trail day on the Eastside. 9:00 to 12:00
The Mission: Primary objective, get 15 signposts to their needed locations. The secondary objective is to plant a few if the soil is easily dug. Post hole specific digging tools aren't usable in many of these spots due to rocks and roots so Mattocks and similar digging tools are the most useful option.
There will be 8 posts for the North end and 7 for the South end.
Location: Meeting at Hemlock trail head next to Wal Maht.
We will meet at Hemlock but will be hauling posts at both the North and South end of the Eastside network. Due to the limited parking at Thompson Rd. car pooling may be required for those hauling the northern posts.
There will be numbered flags at each location specifying the posts will be placed.
Here is a breakdown of the posts and their positions...
Thompson Rd. Posts (North End)
#11 Western intersection of Pillar to Link powerline crossing.
#12 Eastern intersection of Pillar to Link powerline crossing.
#13 Intersection of Link and Powerline spur at the Link bridge.
#14 Intersection on powerlines North of the Link bridge.
#15 Intersection of Cardiac and Cardiac Bypass to EKG South end.
#16 Intersection of Cardiac and Cardiac Bypass to EKG North end.
#17 Intersection of EKG and Sidehill.
#18 Intersection of Cardiac and Sidehill.
Hemlock Posts (South End)
#4 Western Intersection of Outer Limits and Cheater.
#5 Intersection of Outer Limits and Rattlesnake.
#6 Eastern Intersection of Jack and Rattlesnake.
#7 Intersection of Swenson/Swamp/Sled Corridor.
#8 Intersection of Muffler and Spring on West side of powerlines.
#9 Intersection of Muffler and Spring on West side of powerlines.
#10 Intersection of Spring and Sidehill.
Each post weighs approximately 12-15lbs.
Most locations are easily accessible and no more than 1/2 a mile one way.
NORTH END PLACEMENT ROUTES:
Posts 11-14 can be hauled by barrow or cart along the powerline corridor.
Post 17 can be hauled up Peaked connector to Sidehill then to the EKG intersect.
Posts 15-18 are all roughly in the same area and best accessed via Cardiac hill.
SOUTH END PLACEMENT ROUTES:
Posts 8-10 are best hauled up Muffler.
Posts 4-7 are best hauled out on the sled corridor towards the quarry and Outer limits from Hemlock. By cart or barrow is likely easiest.
If we have manpower, time and tools the posts that are likely easily placed will be posts 9-14 on the North end.
Posts 8-10 on the South end.
Bring gloves, snacks and hydration. The weather is looking pretty cooperative but cool so dress accordingly.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
Otherwise, SEE YOU TOMORROW!!!!
Thanks, Chris
