The second of Loop 3 work parties. Today we plan to pull two 12 ft bridges out of the dirt and mud they’re sunk into, and place them on cedar or locust sleepers. We also plan to haul in a third 12ft bridge, which will span another wet area that’s formed immediately to the south. We’ll have ironed out the […]
Part of a survey walk planned to critically review all aspects of trail condition and location throughout Westwoods, to capture other property information (like invasive plant sitings, graffiti, etc.) and unauthorized use of the property. To record this information in the field, we plan to use the Avenza Map app, which is available on both the Apple and Android handhelds […]
Our inspection of Loop 4 on the 15th uncovered a number of issues we plan to address on two of this month’s work parties. Today, we’ll be (1) reestablishing four sections of trails (mostly places where the original trail wasn’t well marked and hikers have created multiple paths) and (2) relocating a wet section to a dryer ground nearby. We’ll […]
Reports of poor blazing direct our work party to Big Maple this week. We’ve not been there for some time and expect that trail clearing will be needed too. So, beyond the hammer, nails and blazes, this will be a mix of chainsaw and hand work, so bring what equipment you’re comfortable using. If you’d like to help blaze, you […]
This will be our first organized invasives work party of the year and we will be learning from it as we go, but it would great to have WWTC volunteers to help in this effort. GLCT director Jim Ballentine and Westwoods Property Steward Karen Klugman plan to cut, treat with herbicide and pull (primarily) Multiflora Rose seedlings along the blue […]
Part of a survey walk planned to critically review all aspects of trail condition and location throughout Westwoods, to capture other property information (like invasive plant sitings, graffiti, etc.) and unauthorized use of the property. To record this information in the field, we plan to use the Avenza Map app, which is available on both the Apple and Android handhelds […]
The Bimblers Bash 10k will take place at 9:00 am on April 6, 2025. Registration will only be accepted on-line, including on race day. More info: https://www.bimblersound.com/bash/ Register here: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/101650/bimblers-bash
Join GLCT Advisory Board Member Andrew Page and past president David Grigsby for a 1.5-hour exploration of Westwoods, including GLCT’s new acquisition. The purple trail already meanders through this stunning property, where we will see Hemlocks, mini waterfalls, and caves. We will circle back using the green and yellow trail. We will encounter roots, rocks, mud, and steep climbs on […]
The second of Loop 4 work parties. Today we plan to reroute a heavily eroded section of the White Circle trail, which we expect to flag on the earlier workparty. We plan to add two switchback sections that direct our trail users across more gradual terrain, and then block the former trail from future use. We’ll need one or two […]
On the advice of WWTC member Ellsworth Mathias, it was decided to rebuild the original stream crossing rather than construct a new bridge. So today, using nearby rocks, we expect to place stepping stones through a muddy section of the trail, then raise and add support to the current wooden bridge to keep it from being covered/move in high water […]
This month's Westwoods Trails Committee meeting will be held Monday, April 21 at the Guilford Community Center (32 Church St) in the Alexander Lounge at 7:30 pm. We will have a Zoom set up so those who want to attend virtually can do so. If you have any problems connecting, Paul can be reached at 203.687.7756. Click here to join […]
Our inspection of Loop 5 on the 5th of April uncovered a number of issues we plan to address on this work party, and a follow-up after the next WWTC meeting. Today, we’ll be addressing problems on the northern end of this loop (north of the Blue Rectangle Trail): (1) relocating two wet sections of trail to dryer ground nearby, […]