Wire meshing soft spots in trails

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  1. BJE80

    BJE80 Legendary Woodsman

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    So what do you guys think about putting the concrete mesh used to fence apple trees down in real soft spots in the trails? Would that support the equipment like I think it might? Or some old chain link fence I may be able to find that people will sell cheap or even give away.

    http://www.menards.com/main/buildin...47140328-c-12502.htm?tid=-1216156224498922043


    As long as I make sure I am careful and don't puncture a tire with it I'm thinking it might be a great way to really help the soft parts in the trail. Thoughts?


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  2. GregH

    GregH Legendary Woodsman

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    I don't think that the mesh will do anything for you. A load of breaker rock to spread with your new tractor would be the ticket.
     
  3. remmett70

    remmett70 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Depending on the size of the soft spots. If they are small areas something like landscaping rocks, for larger areas bury tree branches around 2-4" in diameter perpendicular to the trail. Branches will eventually rot but will add support to the soft spot.
     
  4. uncljohn

    uncljohn Weekend Warrior

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    it would probably support a bicycle, maybe a moped. A motorcycle if going really fast.
     

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