Jerry Wright

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AT maintenance – Tagg Run bridge replacement

Hike Distance:
2.0 Miles
Hike Leader:
Jerry Wright

After years of planning and getting project approvals from multiple agencies, we finally have permission to start replacing the bridge at Tagg Run near Mt. Holly Springs, PA. The span is 38 ft with side rails 4 ft high. Over 600 board feet of lumber will be milled on site and placed on stringers. We […]

Appalachian Trail – Tagg Run bridge replacement

Hike Distance:
2.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Jerry Wright

This trip will be focused on preparing the stringer logs for later use plus cutting slabs from other logs to make bridge decking. There is about 80 linear feet of logs that need to be debarked by hand and elevated off the ground. We have a variety of hand tools to work with and space […]

Appalachian Trail – Tagg Run bridge replacement

Hike Distance:
2.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Jerry Wright

This trip will be focused on foundation and rock work with a few people assisting with cutting slabs from oak trees to make into decking. We'll be laying out the foundations, digging pits for foundation stone, breaking up stone for crush & fill in the bottom of the pits and splitting a couple of boulders […]