Belknap Range Redlining Patch

[rocket21]

There is now a patch available for folks who hike the ~65 miles of sanctioned trails in the Belknap Range:

http://www.bratts.org/category/redlining/

The proceeds from the patch go to the Belknap Range Trail Tenders (BRATTs), the 100% volunteer, non-profit group that maintains much of the trail system.

 

[rocket21]

Here's what the patch looks like:

 

[John in NH]

Thanks for posting the redlining patch and resources, as well as to the BRATTS for all their recent trail improvements. I hiked a lot of the interior/ off the radar trails before the improvements and can see the difference. The Belknaps are a great range with lots of room to explore so it also nice to call attention to this area-- though I would urge all who might be interested in hiking some of the off the radar trailheads in residential areas to be considerate in how they park (don't block roads/driveways), and while they are on trails, since many go through/near private property. I believe there were some tensions regarding the parking for the East Gilford/Round Pond trailhead parking in winter last year.

Thanks again! I suppose there's a few trails I should finally get around to now.

 

[rocket21]

Indeed, the trails have been significantly improved in recent years. Level 1 maintainers have stepped up blazing/brushing/signage across the range.
The BRATTs heavy crew has been focusing on the Belknap Range Trail this summer and has built some nice stone steps on the Blue, Boulder, and Round Pond Trail sections of the BRT. The next BRATTs work day will be this Saturday on the Boulder Trail; more information available at https://www.facebook.com/BelknapRangeTrailTenders or http://bratts.org