What's Up for 2008

It will be tough to top the accomplisments of 2007. Last year the entire EST trail system was restored and upgraded with the formal addition of the Ghost & Millstone Trails. The EST was sponsored for National Trails Day last June and with a very successful turnout. And finally in November access at Trinity Avenue finally became reality. So then what is on the agenda for 2008? One goal is to commit the entire system to stewardship - it's half way there now. Without question the ultimate goal is to push the trail forward to it's terminus at Lake Q but that will require the gracious permission of private property owners. Don't get too eager to push onward over new trail yet (patience is a virtue) but it is at the top of the "To Do" list. Minor improvements to areas in need along the trails will continue. Guided evening hikes during the summer months which were done in years past may very well be repeated on some intermittent basis. Possibly add another loop (it exists mostly but is unblazed) down the steep slope (the "cliff") & coniferous woods behind Worc. State Hospital in the area of Conservation Restriction