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 Post subject: Re: Rainbow Rim AZ
PostPosted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 11:19 pm 
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Fun trail with nice views, the horses damaged a few sections, but other than that flowy goodness.

Awesome pics Brian and Christian!

Yeah the horse damage was the only downer on this trip. A hiker we met on the drive out warned us what to expect. Apparently there was some sort of equestrian endurance race just as a few days of heavy rain ended :roll:

This has heavily damaged parts of the trail mostly from Locust Pt west to Parsawampitts Pt. Post holes up to 10" deep were seen, now filled with water that will keep the soil from draining properly and lead to erosion and a permanently F'd up trail surface. I don't mind sharing trails with horses but the amount of damage they caused here (that they probably don't even realize is damage) is simply disgusting. Letter forthcoming to Forest service trails manager :evil:

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 Post subject: Re: Rainbow Rim AZ
PostPosted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 11:39 am 
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Some people just don't realize how horse traffic can only improve a ride. :lol:

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