The Baden Powell trail's new section, a few minutes east of Hyannis Drive
Assessing the new route
Stairs, some assembly required
More construction material
A variety of methods were used to carry the lumber:
..shoulder carry
...Pairing off
...cradle
or lugging
Last year we built two boardwalks. This year we move both of them.
Shhh...John doesn't suspect a thing.
Applying Archimedes
Whew...my feet are still there.
Impromptu hammer
Phew...
Last year's boardwalk cradle
It takes many hands to move a boardwalk
Heavier than it looks
Clearing a hurdle
Nothing a trail runner cannot handle
Slow shuffle
Once in place, it stays
Thank you to our sponsor
Coffee Break
Do not drink from the red can
High power...
Muscle powered
Old Baden Powell on left. New Baden Powell on right
East end of the new section
Clearing the brush
No Knee Knackerers were hurt in the construction of this section. (Really, she's ok).
Making the stairs
Newly groomed path
Gravel and dirt quarry