moving large logs in a small forest

Im moving some logs, mainly to shore up a hillside trail I have, ive got one that fell, and shredded the stump, I cut it off where it bent the stump over, but to get it out of the woods i gotta rotate it almost 90 degrees, which is tricky, being thats its in a tight spot (Its about a 30ft long log) im gonna go out later (Hopefully) with a come along and try to turn it so I can drag it out, any idea's on how to help make this easier? Its on a steep hill, with LOTS of underbrush and thorns, gonna maybe have to get rid of some stumps before moving it.

Any thoughts on a "More power puller"? I want to get the 3T with 35ft of amsteel blue, but $330 is a lot for a 14yo that has no job lol, but I think it might be worth it.

 

Cut it into shorter lengths. Then use the comealong and haul them up on the path of least resistance.

 

I'm trying to envision what you are trying to do. Are the logs acting as a retaining wall on the low side of the trail?

 

for what im doing, they gotta be as long as possible

 

yes they are

 

What type of trees are the logs from? Some species will rot out fairly quickly.

 

tbh I dont know, but its been laying there for 4 years without getting much rot at all, so it should be fine

 

I agree with Mike. Cut them shorter. At least short enough that you can maneuver them around. May have to put in some vertical stakes at the joints, but it will work. How high are you trying to build it up, just one logs diameter?

 

it is amazing how much they can do, but i only have a 4-1 set, and one lone pulley with a dynema sling (Loops on either end with the block on one end, so i can wrap it around logs) and i tried to pull this log with that, but its WAY to heavy, and its up hill, ill just have to save up i guess

 

ill drag them to the trail, and start adding logs till she no longer sinks

 

and i cant really put in stakes, 1: I dont have any, 2: This clay on my property is just about as hard as concrete, so driving stuff into it is a challenge

 

Yes they are! A couple years ago I bought a self-releasing snatch block it is invaluable with the winch.

 

idk if im reading "Self releasing" wrong, but I dont think its supposed to do that...

 

UPDATE: I got the log turned and pulled up the hill, now for the tighter turn onto the trail

 

Yes as the cable passes thru it the choker hits a lever and releases the cable. It wasn't cheap but it works very well for doing what your are trying to do.

 

Any pics?

 

I dont have any of the log, but i got the hard part done yesterday

as for the more power puller;

 

like this one?

 

Same principal