Re: The path back to Cumbres . . .

Russo Loco Wrote:
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> . . . a direct hike from the grade crossing would
> involve almost as much elevation gain (roughly
> 400 feet) as following the zig-zags (about 500
> feet), but without the benefit of a clear and
> well-maintained trail.

hank Wrote:
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> And if enough people go busting thru the brush to
> make something that looks like a trail it becomes
> a channel for erosion every time it rains.  Also a
> problem with the mega-genius types who short-
> cut switchbacks.
>
> PS sorry if I offend.  People who can't be bothered
> to stay on the trail, in spite of the damage they do,
> have been a pet peeve of mine for over 50 years,
> along with the ones who toss their junk all over the
> woods.


Right on, Hank -

Sometimes great – or grate – minds do think alike.  OTOH, if an occasional fan were to shoot an eastbound Phraud-O-Phreight™ from Roger's Rock and then hike ENE or NE across the mostly open meadow toward an overview of the Cumbres Loop (aka Tanglefoot Curve) for a few additional shots before following the r.o.w. (more or less) back around to the parking lot near the grade crossing I doubt his (or her) rather long hike would occur often enough to have much impact on the terrain.

- Roosso