Bailey Canyon Trail, in Sierra Madre, CA, is a favorite of local hiking buffs. It offers all the best of what hiking enthusiasts seek - scenery, exercise, solace, flora and fauna. But as with most of the Angeles Forest's front range, erosion is a constant challenge.
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| Before StormSlide: Uncontrolled Erosion Threatens Trail |
On 12/11/14, retired firefighter and well known trail maintenance expert, Bob Spears, put a stop to Bailey Canyon's erosion at a critical location by using a StormSlide. It was a timely installation just before a rainstorm.
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| StormSlide Bolsters the Trail Edge |
Designed by the US Forest Service, the lightweight HDPE StormSlide is the modern version of old metal and concrete structures. It's lighter, easier to install, safer for trail users, made of greener materials, and a lot more economical.
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| Backfill with Native Soil |
Installation is very simple. The StormSlide's patent pending design combines with the backfill itself to prevent hydraulic undermining and damage from bikes, horses and vandalism.
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| Bob Spears Ensures Proper Grading |
Storm water naturally finds a low point and will create rivulets that grow with every storm event. When the StormSlide is positioned at the established low point, you are fairly ensured a good installation.
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| 5' Flume Section - Built-In Male/Female Coupling |
Bob used 3/8" rebar to secure the 5' flume section in place. The bell end of teh flume can be placed at any angle behind the StormSlide face piece. Water is then directed off the trail.
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| Happy Trails! Bob Spears with StormSlide Owner, Wendy Call |
UPDATE 12/12/14 - StormSlide Success! After yesterday's storm, the Sierra Madre StormSlide did exactly what it was supposed to do!
StormSlide has been installed in locations throughout the United States including Alaska. It is the top performing replacement for old metal and concrete tapered inlet & flume structures. First time installers are often heard saying, "I never want to see metal and concrete again!"
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| Concrete - Never Again! |
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| Metal - Never Again! |
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| StormSlide - Just Right! |
For more information, go to www.stormslide.com or call 626-209-9644.
