Trailwrights Calendar: Spring/Summer 2010

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Trailwrights Board meetings are Third Mondays.

*Note about Trail Workdays: All Trail Workdays meet at sites at 8:30am, unless otherwise noted. We leave the trailhead between 8:45-9am to the work area. We will leave a note for late arrivals on how to reach catch up with us.

Sunday, April 18: Fox Forest, Hillsboro, NH: Trailwrights Annual Meeting. Meet at Fox Forest headquarters. The meeting begins at 10AM at the parking area off Center Road. We hope to sharpen and paint tools until noon, then break for our brown bag lunch. We will provide beverages. The traditional ice cream will be served before the annual meeting which includes election of officers and regular business. We will then discuss our workshops and summer events and conclude with a pot-luck dinner. Members and newcomers are always welcome. For directions or more information contact Ray Jackson 978-597-8813. rayjanejackson@aol.com or Bob Spoerl 603-437-0541 or rspoerl@nhvt.net.  

Saturday, June 5: Dan Doan Trail, Orford, NH Continuing drainage and putting in erosion control structures and rock work. We will be meeting at the junction of Rt. 25A and Quinttown Rd. at 8:30. Call Hal Graham for directions after June 1. 603-286-3506.
Accommodations for overnight Friday and an evening meal sat. at Dartmouth Outing Clubs Ravine Lodge is available to trail workers working on the Dan Doan Trail. Any one interested must reserve with Thane Joyal no later than May 20th. E-mail Address: thanejoyal@gmail.com.

Saturday, June 26: Artist's Bluff, Franconia Notch Basic maintenance on our only adopted trail. Call Hal Graham for more information. 603-286-3506, or email at halpeg76@metrocast.net

Saturday July 17: NH Trails Day on the Mt. Pemigewasset Trail in Franconia Notch State park Continuing putting in erosion control structures and possibly some rock work. Meet at 8:30 at the Flume Visitor's Center by the bike path trailhead. 603-286-3506, or email at halpeg76@metrocast.net

Hikes
 

Friday, July 2: North & South Kinsman (4293' & 4358') We will hike from the west on the Mt Kinsman Trail. A great hike with grand views of the Franconia Ridge. Approx 10 miles round trip. For more information and to register call Dan Blanchette between 6-9pm (603)226-0762. Or send Dan an email at knapsac@aol.com

Friday, July23: North & South Hancock (4420' & 4319') This will be the traditional loop using the Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, and the Hancock Loop Trail. Approx. 10 miles RT. For more information and to register call Dan Blanchette between 6-9pm (603)226-0762. Or send Dan an email at knapsac@aol.com

Saturday, August 14: Mt Eisenhower (4760') This is a moderate hike and a great introduction to the southern presidentials, we will be hiking Edmands Path to the Eisenhower Loop Trail, approx. 6-7 miles. For more information and to register call Dan Blanchette between 6-9pm (603)226-0762. Or send Dan an email at knapsac@aol.com

Hiking chairman Dan Blanchette and Hal and Peggy Graham, lead hikes throughout the year and welcome Trailwrights and friends to join them. Please e-mail or call to see what’s on their schedule and signup. 286-3506. halpeg76@metrocast.net. We will try to update the Trailwrights web site on hiking opportunities as well.

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