Grading Logging Road To Stop Erosion

In this video we use a dozer to tackle some water/ erosion problems. After grading we seed the trail and check on it in the rain.

[@idratherfly2000]

You made this look like a My Chemical Romance music video

[@diygrind]

Well I used to like some of their music when I was in high school.

[@joecasalena8263]

Getting that seed to grow is key. Hopefully that seeds shade tolerant. If that is a low usage trail why didn’t you consider having a slight out-sloped for the entire steep section? This way no water collects in a ditch and no water bars are needed. Out-slope allows the water to move across the trail, never gaining enough volume to cause erosion.

[@diygrind]

The seed has been growing well. It is supposed to be shade tolerant, but I should come through and do some tree trimming to get some more sun on it. Early this spring I graded it the best I could the slope out to the side. Unfortunately that wasn't successful I think because I drove up it a few times when it was wet and the water started following my tracks. It's also very sandy so it washes easy and we have gotten almost 12" of rain here in the last month, so that is not helpingmy cause.