Trailwrights Calendar: 2011

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Board Meetings: Trailwrights Board of Directors meet on the third Monday of each month, at the home of Dan and Rita Blanchette in Concord, NH. Pizza is served at 6:30, meeting begins at 7 p.m. Call 603-226-0621 or knapsac@aol.com for directions and pizza reservation

Annual Meeting - April 9, 2011 at Fox Forest, Hillsboro NH

The annual meeting of Trailwrights will be held at the Events Building at Fox Forest State Forest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

From 10 a.m. until noon our goal is to repair and sharpen the tools and inspect our cables and winches for wear. We will have access to the building for coffee and a Brown Bag lunch. As is our tradition the ice cream will be served before the business meeting and program. The business portion of the day will include the election of officers and the annual finance report. This year the program will feature a slide show of the Baxter State Park "Highliners", the optimum trail hardening, rock placement experience. Members and guests are welcome and encouraged to contribute their trail building comments. The day concludes with a potluck dinner.

All are welcome to join us. Questions regarding the meal, program, tool repair and/or directions to Fox Forest should contact Ray Jackson at 978-597-8813, 603-891-1131 or rayjanejackson@aol.com. Also contact Dave Dick - Trailmaster for tools needs and information at ddick1@comcast.net and 603-464-4628.

Workdays

May 20, 21 & 22, Mt Tom, Holyoke, MA: This Trailwrights workshop will again bring the Friends of the Mt. Tom Reservation, AMC Berkshire Chapter and Trailwrights to continue repair and new construction on the Metacomet Monadnock/New England National Scenic Trail. The trail work will include water bars, tread way reconstruction and steps above last years work area toward the ridge line and refurbishment below as needed. Lunch will be provided on the trail work site, dinner will be at a local restaurant after we finish work. Questions on work and logistics should be directed to Mike at 413-253-7522 or mzlogar@comcast.com.

Saturday, May 28: Artist Bluff/ Bald Mtn. Loop, Franconia Notch State Park. We will concentrate on our Adopted trail only, Bald Mtn. and the Bluff. We will be paint blazing the loop along with cleaning all water bars and drainages. This is an all day project. If time permits and enough help we can install more. We will know more after a patrol of the trails. Plans could change. Meet at the parking area across from the Peabody Slopes, 1/2 mile from the I-93 Parkway on NH 18, exit 34C. Just past the Tramway exit. Tools provided, bring lunch, water, gloves, etc. and plan on enjoying the views from the top of Bald Mtn. and the Bluff. Contact Hal 603-286-3506 or halpeg76@metrocast.net for more information.
Here's an update to the May 28th workday:
Join Trailwrights on Saturday, May 28 for a workshop on Basic Maintenance. A Hands on workshop, cleaning waterbars, drainages, minor Brushing and Paint Blazing. Discussion on Erosion control, re-construction of eroded portions and explanation of what was done and why. A chance to get questions answered that you may have about basics. Meet at 8;30 at the Peabody Slopes parking area just North of the Parkway exit 34c (approx. .3 mi.on the right)on NH 18.Bring Lunch, Water, Gloves. Tools are provided. Contact Hal Graham 603-286-3506. halpeg76@metrocast.net

Friday - Monday, May 27-30 and June 3-5: Chatham, NH: Chatham Trails Work Weekends provide a great opportunity to learn skills working on trails, but also to make new friends, enjoy good meals, lodging and hot showers too. Our Trailwrights’ member Mike Zlogar is the CTA Trails Chair and will provide you with project information, call 413-253-7522 or mzlogar@comcast.net. Sandy Finn, the Volunteer Registrar is also a Trailwright. She looks forward to hearing from you as to when you’ll be arriving, especially if attending Friday supper and how long you’ll be staying. Contact her at www.chathamtrails.org or sandycta@comcast.net. For those new to this adventure - working two days in the US Forest with CTA, you’ll receive a one year membership in CTA and a free pass to park/hike at White Mountain pay sites.

Saturday, June 4 National Trails Day Orford N.H. The Dan Doan Trail: It is time again to continue the repair and maintenance started a few years ago. The work will consist of adding more water bars, cleaning existing structures and if enough help installing rock steps. Water bars is #1 priority to control the erosion and stabilize what is there now. It is hoped that we can get enough interest to form a local group that would adopt this trail and continue the repairs and assist the Doan family in preserving Dan’s legacy. Just one day a year is not enough to get this trail protected. What has been done so far has helped the trail heal in areas that have improved somewhat but much more is needed. Tools provided, bring lunch, water, gloves etc. and a desire to help out. We meet at 8:30 at the junction of NH Rt. 25A and Quintown Rd. From NH Rt. 25 in Wentwoth it is about 10.5 miles on 25A (on the left) From Rt.10 in Orford it is 3.9 miles on NH Rt. 25A to Quintown Rd. (on the right). Contact Hal at 603-286-3506 or halpeg76@metrocast.net. for more information. 
Check this link for a report on the work done on this workday, and photos! http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40736

Saturday, July 16: N.H. Trails Day, Mt. Pemigewasset Trail Franconia Notch State Park: Join Trailwrights for another day of fun, concentrating on much needed installation of water bars on the middle section of this trail. Rock work can be included if enough help and leadership joins us, but drainage is foremost. Meet at 8:30 in the Flume parking area at the beginning of the bike path. Tools are provided bring lunch, water, gloves etc. for the day. Contact Hal 603-286-3506 or halpeg76@metrocast.net for more information.
Check this link for a report on the work done on this workday, and photos!
http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41210

Saturday, October 22nd, Fox Forest, Hillsborough, NH: Trailwrights will work with the Forest and Lands Property Manager Inga Seyboyer and Friends of Fox Forest volunteers to improve a segment of the 30-mile trail system. We will work on drainage of approximately one half mile of trail that remains wet most of the year.
This workshop will meet at the Headquarters - Baldwin Center to be integrated into their Volunteer Day schedule, helping their volunteers with learning and applying general maintenance and treadway drainage techniques on our approved project. Let's have a good turnout to help this trails network. For information contact Trailmaster Dave Dick at 603-464-4628 or ddick@comcast.net or Ray Jackson at 978-597-8813 rayjanejackson@aol.com

Saturday, October 29th, Artist Bluff: Trailwrights will be doing our Fall maintenance on the Artist Bluff/Bald Mtn. Loop. It will consist of cleaning all waterbars and drainages on the loop. It was blazed and brushed earlier in the year so it will not be needing those things this trip. If we get a larger group we can add other projects as we often do. Meet at Echo Lake Beach Parking off Parkway Exit 34C NH Rt.18 .1 mile on left. The usual applies, Gloves, Lunch etc. Tools provided. More Information Contact Hal Graham 286-3506 or e-mail to halpeg76@metrocast.net

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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.

Hikes
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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