White Mountain National Forest trailwork - Spring/Summer 2012
Arm, thanks for posting this info! Here's a few more.
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WMNF trailwork oppotunities for details and to register. I've copied the summary details below:
Forest Discovery Trail
Project Description: The Discovery Trail is a 3-mile interpretive trail winding through a historic timber sale, wildlife opening and a mixture of softwood and hardwood timber stands. This trail was damaged by flooding and later resurfaced in response to that event. Additional drainage structures will be built in key locations and annual maintenance will be performed related to cleaning drains, weeding, and brushing.
Trail Location: The Discovery Trail is located off the Kacamagus Highway (NH 112) in Lincoln, NH, just 2.2 miles east of the Lincoln Woods trailhead.
When: Sunday, July 29, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Who: The first 8 people to sign up; we need a minimum of 4.
Where: After registering for this opportunity, volunteers should plan to arrive at the trailhead (described above) 15 minutes prior to the start of the project start time.
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Glen Ellis Falls Trail Rehabilitation
Project Description: This historic site constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, offers a short hike to a dramatic 66 foot waterfall. The hand railings and trail were completely eroded and washed away. The hand railings are cedar logs that must be stripped of bark prior to installation.
Trail Location: Jackson, NH
When: 2 days
Who: 4 individuals
Incentive: One free night of camping in Dolly Copp Campground
Where:
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Zealand Trail
Project Description: Volunteers will help define the treadway and construct drainage structures to protect the soil from future erosion.
Trail Location: The Zealand Trail is located at the end of Zealand Road accessed from Route 302 just over 2 miles south of its junction with Route 3 in Carroll, NH (Twin Mountain).
When: August, date TBD.
Who: The first 8 people to sign up; we need a minimum of 4.
Where: After registering for this opportunity, volunteers should plan to arrive at the trailhead (described above) 15 minutes prior to the start of the project start time.
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UNH Trail Washout
Project Description: This loop ascends Mt Hedgehog and provides a nice day hike that is just under 5 miles. A washout was developing on the eastern portion of this loop prior to the tropical storm. The storm intensified the damage, creating a 600 foot long, 3 foot deep trench in the trail. This project will mitigate resource damage and encourage the water to take its natural course by installing drainages and check dams to direct and slow the flow of the water, eventually filling in the washout.
Trail Location: The UNH trail is located off the Kacamagus Highway - NH 112, .
When: Saturday, June 9, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Who: The first 8 people to sign up; we need a minimum of 4.
Where: Meet at the Saco Ranger Station at 9 a.m.and travel as a group to the UNH Trailhead for the day. Personal vehicle required.
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Wild River Wilderness Tentsites - multiple projects
Project Description: In 2011, tent sites were constructed at the former site of the historic Perkins Notch shelter. These tent pads are in a place that provides for a better camping experience and will help to minimize any potential damage to nearby No Ketchum Pond. Hardening of this site using native soil must be done to finish final construction and allow for a better camping experience in the area.
Trail Location:
When: TBD, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Who: 4 individuals
Where:
Skills Required: Ability to hike in moderate terrain with 35 - 40 lbs packboard.
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Project Description: The Perkins Notch Shelter is located within the Wild River Wilderness, in close proximity to the shoreline of No Ketchum Pond. Although it is known as the Perkins Notch Shelter it is actually a half mile away from the Notch proper. In order to manage the use and impacts in a way more consistent with wilderness values, a decision was made to remove the Perkins Notch Shelter. The shelter was demolished in the summer season of 2011. Materials related to the shelter must be carried out to preserve the character of the area.
Trail Location:
When: TBD, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Who: 4 individuals
Where:
Skills Required: Ability to hike in moderate terrain with 35 - 40 lbs packboard.
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