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We have a few bridges in the Big South Fork that have been there for years 
that the Park service just covered with "natural" footing from further up 
the trail.  They may have added a little sand or gravel.  It actually also 
has a dampening effect on the "noise" of the horses hoofs crossing the wood. 



Curtis, Laura \(LauraCurtis\) writes: 

> I've seen wooden bridges with wooden strips attached to them for
> traction, and they work, but they get torn up pretty fast and are a
> maintenance and a safety issue because when the strips come
> loose/disintegrate, the nails/screws are exposed. 
>
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> ________________________________ 
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> From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of steelsidedown
> Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 10:34 AM
> To: Ridecamp
> Subject: Re: [RC] Traction on wooden bridges? 
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> They are all flat, level. 
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> Yes, now most of us dismount and walk across -- But thats less than
> ideal, there's so many you spend more time getting on and off than
> riding.  ;-( 
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>
> The strips mentioned before are a great idea, and what I normally see in
> the area.  I'm worried the bike riders would oppose? 
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>   
>
> Jen 
>
> 	----- Original Message -----  
>
> 	From: Fay Kelley <mailto:iceisit@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>   
>
> 	To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx  
>
> 	Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 1:20 PM 
>
> 	Subject: Re: [RC] Traction on wooden bridges? 
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> 	Barbara McCrary wrote: 
>
> 		  When they are damp, we dismount and lead the horses
> across.  Far too risky to ride across. 
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> 	  
>
> 	The above is always my first impulse .... I walk thru anything
> questionable ... 
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>
> 	Anyone have a picture of how steep the angle is?? 
>
> 	--  
>
> 	Cheers,  Fay
> 	
> 	Every day in Flagstaff is just another day in Paradise! (c)
> 	Fay S. Kelley    Cell  928.600.1733
> 	
> 	"There are many paths to Enlightenment.  Be sure to take one
> with a heart."  
> 	   ~ Lao Tzu ~ 



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