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I say there is no universal right or wrong approach, but generally I favor groomed trails.
In fact, for the most part I don't think leaf removal adversely affects trails and more likely may confer benefits to trail users.
Before you load your aspersions and invectives in a flaming bag to hurl at me, let's lay out some facts or at least some informed opinions that I'll use to make my case.
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William Macy's Shoveler from the 1999 Mystery Men |