Approaching Second Cole Creek, east from Ferris Road

Roots exposed, creating uneven footing

Continuing approach to Second Cole Creek

Water bar added to prevent erosion (in front of yardstick), but erosion continues, bar is avoided by users, and width exceeds three feet

At beginning of descent to Second Cole Creek, W side of creek

Trail has been widened to 8-10 feet

Second Cole Creek crossing

Damage to natural log bridge. Until 2 years ago this was a smooth upper surface, safe for walking

E side of Second Cole Creek, steps on bank to creek

Steps have been bypassed, erosion and widening

(left) Looking east from top of bank on E side of Second Cole Creek. Good, narrow wilderness trail, typical of this whole section 2 years ago

(right) Looking W toward creek at same point. Trail widened to 10 feet at top of steps