Bridging Deep Hollows/Ruts

The trail in my area has a narrow entrance and right at the entrance are two deep hollows (that were originally ruts) with a high centre. They are about a foot and a half deep and can’t be avoided. They aren’t too long. Maybe 6-8 feet. And maybe 1.5-2 foot wide each.

My question is; What is the best thing to carry in the box to bridge those hollows. Sand bags? Logs? Ramps? 1/2 yard of gravel and a shovel? Haha

I can think of a few different solutions but wondering if anyone has found a best solution. I also encountered a few deep (but narrow) creek washouts as well which would be the same scenario basically.

 

Depending on the status of the trail (is it state/fed land, a Class IV/unmaintained road, private but open to the public, strictly private?) when I find issues like that, especially at an entrance, turnaround, or common stopping area, I personally try to do my part to maintain the place. From the brief description you've offered, I would likely head out with gravel and a shovel and fill the ruts on one trip to be kind to the next guy - who is oftentimes myself!

You might also wait until the ground is soft and shovel the high center and 'curbs' back into the ruts, to even it out.

Obviously, don't go screwing around with infrastructure projects where you're not legally or socially welcome to do so.