Trail carving on south side creek bank

TRAILS: 1.5 hours: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Carved trail up the south side bank at the lower creek crossing in RMZ unit #3.

Started carving the path up the bank on the south side of Clearwater Creek where the trail crosses near tidewater. Hacked out roots and rocks to create a level, gentle grade up from the stream bed. Carved about 15 feet in length to create a solid path, with about the same distance still to carve. Slow going but the end result is well worth it – a well sited and low gradient climb out of the stream basin in an otherwise steep and slippery area.