Latest Trail Work Updates

In addition to the incredible work of independent volunteers across our region, our pro crew and contractors have been hard at work this season.  Here are some highlights:  

Wilmington
Early season, Dusty and Scott put in a lot of work at Hardy Road which included leading a volunteer work day to address erosion, rebuild drains, restore corners and manage vegetation.  A volunteer machine operator rebuilt a section of trail and features at Flobus in Three Sisters Preserve in late spring to improve the riding experience.  

Keene
Peduzzi Trails, with staff and volunteer support, has finished the enduro-style descent trail Duzzi and the tread for the skills trail (technical features for inclusion along the trail are being planned now) at East Branch Community Trails.  Visitors may notice another addition to the trailhead: a port-a-john at the parking lot which has been sponsored by a local family for the season.  This is quite the upgrade from the privy (a rare “open floor plan 3-seater”) tucked away in the woods.

Saranac Lake 
So far, staff and volunteers have tuned up the trails for the season and invested significant energy into laying the groundwork for upcoming projects in Saranac Lake. That groundwork includes reflagging a new connector trail from Park Ave into Mt. Pisgah, supporting a master trails plan for Mt. Pisgah, and planning new trails at Fowler’s Crossing that would add around 2 miles of high-quality trail to the network.

Lake Placid
Dusty and Scott recently finished the reroute on a number of steep climbs on Back Nine at Craig Wood with the help of volunteers.  We’ve already heard a lot of appreciation for how much better the trail climbs now.  Staff met with DEC to finish flagging a new section of the Jackrabbit ski trail that will bypass much of Mountain Lane.  And finally, work has begun on the new trailhead at the east end of the Jackrabbit near Rock & River!

Elizabethtown
Dusty and Scott have returned to complete work on the new climbing trail that began last summer at Blueberry Hill.  We anticipate a volunteer work day in Elizabethtown within the next 3 weeks and will share more details with you when we’re able – stay tuned.

To all the volunteers, staff, and contractors who steward these special places through respectful use and hands-in-the-dirt work, thank you so much for building and maintaining these trails.  Your hard work makes a big difference for our trails and community.  It is deeply appreciated.