Winter Tails / Golf Course

A recent trek over portions of the East Side Trail system show the trails to be in generally good order. For those looking forward to wintry conditions the wait is not far off. The woods are quieter and less traveled during this season. Coyote tracks are a constant along the trails though the animals themselves remain elusive. Most portions of the trail system are easily snowshoed while cross country skiing is possible to a lesser extent. With the seasonal golf course closure the trail opportunities are greatly enhanced by creating loop treks utilizing both the trails and golf course. If you're into serious windchill and whiteouts be sure to get out on the golf course when such events are forecasted - it's other worldly.

Earlier this month the initial phases of the new golf course access road got underway. While not embraced by all the new access road will actually open up additional opportunities for the trail system. Once complete the trail on the easterly side of Green Hill Pond will serve as a main artery for those entering the park on foot from Marsh Avenue. Tieing this connector into the existing trail system will be of great ease. A canoe launch site is also planned for the north end of Green Hill Pond. Winter is less than a week away, get out and enjoy it!

TRAILS OPEN

A gracious thanks to the Holy Cross crew team and coaches plus several trail volunteers for their hard work and efforts to help open the East Side Trail system on Saturday March 14th. In approximately six hours a total of 41 people successfully cut and removed deadfall from the December '08 ice storm that had rendered many portions of the trail system impassable. An estimated five± miles of trail, including the full length of the pond side trails at Bell Pond & Green Hill Pond have been reopened and are ready for travel once again.

Ice Storm Cleanup

On Saturday, March 14th we will be doing a cleanup of the East Side Trail system. At present we anticipate upwards of 40± people but would welcome more. The plan is to meet in the center of Green Hill Park across from the pond at 9 a.m. where we will break into 5 separate groups. If you are able to assist please join us. Should you have any trail clearing equipment (loppers, hand saws, etc.) please, if you are so willing, bring it along.