Chickatawbut Section Trail Work Reports – 2021
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Date | Name | Trail | Hours | Work | Volunteers | Remaining Work | Comments |
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2021-01-01 | Bob Quinn | Savoy Path | 0.25 | Survey after adoption of trail. partially cleared filled in water bar | Water bar needs deeper cleanup with shovel. I shall return | ||
2021-01-01 | Bob Quinn | Hawk Hill Path | 0.25 | from #3030 east to Pipeline. Survey of trail after adoption partially cleared one water bar but need shovel to complete. Other water bars previously cleared and in good shape | I shall return with shovel to complete clearing of one water bar | ||
2021-01-03 | Bob Quinn | Hawk Hill Path | 0.33 | Brush clearing | |||
2021-01-03 | Bob Quinn | Branch Path | 0.33 | Brush clearing | |||
2021-01-03 | Bob Quinn | Streamside Edge Path | 0.33 | brushing, litter cleanup | large tree across trail 110 yards north of where trail turns easterly near rte 128 requires chain saw | ||
2021-01-03 | Bob Quinn | Savoy Path | 0.33 | brush clearing | |||
2021-01-03 | Bob Quinn | Savoy Path | 0.5 | Shoveled out silted build up in water bars | Trail is in need of additional water diversions, so as to decrease trail erosion. most recent maintenance has reestablished the two existing diversions, which will certainly help, but I do not think that these will be sufficient. | ||
2021-01-03 | Bob Quinn | Hawk Hill Path | 0.5 | shoveled out all water diversions on section from Savoy Trail west to Pipeline; also some minor brush clearing. | |||
2021-01-05 | Charlie Crosby | Stowe Path | 0.5 | Brushing A/R along entire trail including the spur to Slide Notch Path. Moved some downed limbs further off trail. | |||
2021-01-05 | Charlie Crosby | Thayer Path (FBH) | 0.5 | Additional cleanup and brushing A/R along the entire trail & spurs. | |||
2021-01-06 | Charlie Crosby | Hemlock Bound Foot Path | 2 | Brushing as required along the entire length. | |||
2021-01-08 | Bob Quinn | Glover Path | 0.5 | Cleared large limbs encroaching on trail. | |||
2021-01-11 | Bob Quinn | Pakomet Path (FBH) | 0.5 | Brushed out area with lopper. Was able to move one of the two downed trees off the trail. Other downed tree remains. Cleaned out brook of sticks and leaves. | |||
2021-01-11 | Bob Quinn | Hawk Hill Path | 0.5 | cleared water bars on east side of trail with shovel. tried to create a deeper trough so as to make water bar effective. | Water bar closest to Braintree Path not working. Water ran over the water bar and eroded trail down and across intersection with Braintree Pass path (#3072) and onto Braintree Pass trail southbound. Bar needs to be raised or trough deepened. | ||
2021-01-11 | Bob Quinn | Barberry Bush Spring Trail | 0.5 | raked/ cleared water bars | |||
2021-01-11 | Bob Quinn | Laurel Path | 1 | Started to clear concrete culvert just south of intersection with Barberry Bush Spring Trail (#3121) on both inflow and outflow. Good progress on outflow side, need additional work on inflow side. | |||
2021-01-12 | Bob Quinn | Wood Path | 0.5 | Heavy brushing of trail | |||
2021-01-12 | Bob Quinn | Romari Trail | 0.25 | Light brushing an d litter cleanup. New bridge over brook that exits BHR to Wood Road | |||
2021-01-12 | Bob Quinn | Curve Path | 0.25 | light brushing and some litter cleanup | |||
2021-01-12 | Bob Quinn | Squamaug Notch Trail | 0.5 | From #3143 tom #3163 light brushing litter cleanup | Some additional brushing requires loppers and or saw. Will return for theseAlso tree down requiring g chain saw 20 yards south east of #3160 | ||
2021-01-14 | Bob Quinn | Wood Path | 0.75 | Brushing with loppers and saw | |||
2021-01-14 | Bob Quinn | Romari Trail | 0.75 | Brushing with loppers and saw | |||
2021-01-14 | Bob Quinn | Squamaug Notch Trail | 0.75 | from #3163 to #3143 brushing with loppers and saw | in addition to tree down across the trail east of #3160 reported earlier, there is a tree stump across 2/3 of the trail 100 yards further east that could also use a chain saw | ||
2021-01-17 | Anna Engel | Lee Path | 0.75 | Brush clearing. | Alex Engel, Sarah Giaccai | After the previous day's rain, it was clear that at least two water bars should be dug to divert water off the path. We didn't have the tools or time to complete this work. | Large tree down just to the west of 3073 (crossing of Lee Path and the Red Dot trail). |
2021-01-17 | Anna Engel | Braintree Pass Path | 3 | Significant amount of brush clearing. Cleaned out leaves from several water bars. Dug out one water bar to create a channel for standing water. | Alex Engel, Sarah Giaccai | Cleaning out side water channels (lots of leaves) Continue brush clearing/white pine snipping | We encountered a significant amount of standing water on the Barberry Bush Spring Trail. |
2021-01-17 | Bob Flagg | Hawk Hill Path | 1 | Cleaned grade reversals from 3030 to 3072. | |||
2021-01-21 | Bob Quinn | Cochato Path (FBH) | 0.5 | Path is flooded as stated in 2016 assessment. In need of bridge. Path is impassable and is dangerous to those who try to traverse. Additionally, there is a tree across the trail south west of the flooded area. Fence posts and mesh, in flooded area are falling down and need repair / replacement (State highway) | |||
2021-01-21 | Bob Quinn | Hemlock Path | 0.25 | survey hike. Trail in good condition | Tree across path requiring chain saw about 2/3 of the way down path. | ||
2021-01-21 | Bob Quinn | Pocapawmet Path (FBH) | 0.25 | survey hike trail in good condition with exception as noted below | large limb in trail requires handsaw. I shall return | ||
2021-01-21 | Bob Quinn | Squamaug Notch Trail | 0.5 | Survey hike minor water bar clearing, litter pick up | |||
2021-01-26 | Bob Quinn | Pocapawmet Path (FBH) | 0.5 | thank you to person(s) who removed large limb from trail. removed smaller sections of same blow down to clear trail as much h as possible | |||
2021-03-23 | Charlie Crosby | Carve Path | 1 | Brushing along length as needed. | Trail is generally in good shape. | ||
2021-03-23 | Charlie Crosby | Thayer Path (FBH) | 1 | Brushing along length including the 3 terminus. | Trail is generally in good shape. | ||
2021-03-23 | Charlie Crosby | Stowe Path | 1 | Brushed as needed. Cut and pushed back some blowdowns. | Near the Skyline trail intersection, a half dozen larger pine trees were partially cut near the base in a nearly perfect circle around the trunk. This was done about a month ago. Assume this was some DCR thing, but not sure what. | ||
2021-03-25 | James Briand | Wampatuck Path | 10 | We dug out a long section of drainage ditch, removing the built up leaves and then digging the ditches deeper with shovels. We also dug and reinforced the drainage ditch in front of the water bar crossing the trail half way down its length. The work area ranges from just inside the trail head to about half way down the trail. | Ruth Bigio, Jean Beebe, Marnie Bolstad, Shuba Chungi | We did the first half of the trail. At some future point we will do the second half. | |
2021-03-25 | Charlie Crosby | Great Dome Foot Path | 3 | Moderate brushing from Skyline to Bouncing Brook. | Trail is generally in good shape | ||
2021-04-03 | Anna Engel | Braintree Pass Path | 3 | Trimmed overhanging branches on the trail, Lopped down lots of white pine saplings, Removed two downed trees near the far SE section of the trail | Alex Engel | The SE section of the trail is becoming erode and would benefit from some water diversion structures | |
2021-02-20 | Bob Flagg | Bouncing Brook Path | 3.5 | Walked trail from Romeri Path to Curve Path removing snow from trees after snowstorm. Removed some downed trees but decided to focus on the snow removal. | Need to return to remove broken trees and branches from trail. | ||
2021-02-21 | Bob Flagg | Bouncing Brook Path | 4 | Returned to trail to remove small trees and branches from trail from Romeri path to Curve Path. Cleared debris from culverts. | |||
2021-05-02 | Bob Flagg | Sassaman Notch Path | 3.5 | Cleaned all grade reversals from 3135 to the intersection with Skyline Trail. | |||
2021-05-15 | Bob Flagg | Hawk Hill Path | 0.75 | Cleaned grade reversals from 3030 to 3072. | |||
2021-05-15 | Bob Flagg | Savoy Path | 0.75 | Cleaned two grade reversals on trail. | Could use some stepping stones in the muddy section at the small bridge near Rt 28 end of trail. | ||
2021-05-15 | Bob Flagg | Laurel Path | 0.5 | Removed rocks blocking culvert at 3121, cleaned out leaves and debris to allow for better water flow. Culvert is a annual problem so requires attention each year. Need to watch that rocks are stable at the inflow area. | |||
2021-05-31 | Bob Flagg | Great Dome Foot Path | 1 | Brushed trail from 3085 to 3111 removing small trees and branches growing over the trail. | |||
2021-06-10 | Bob Flagg | Bouncing Brook Path | 4.5 | Walked trail removing small trees and brush overhanging trail. | Julianne Sullivan , Jacquelyn Devin | Julie and Jackie work with the City of Quincy trails. | |
2021-06-15 | Fred Taylor | Laurel Path | 2 | Minor trimming of encroaching branches. Cleaned leaves and branches from culvert at trail marker 3111. | Tree down halfway across path just in from trail marker 3130. For some reason whoever cut it with chain saw, cut it in the middle of the path rather than at the edge. | Mountain laurels in beautiful bloom. | |
2021-06-15 | Fred Taylor | Great Dome Foot Path | 1 | Minor trimming of encroaching branches. | 12 inch tree down across path just up from trail marker 3111. 14 inch tree down across path halfway up trail from 3111 toward Bouncing Brook (3085). | ||
2021-07-11 | Bob Quinn | Hawk Hill Path | 1.25 | Cleared fallen tree that blocked entire trail. Used loppers and saw. | Chris | ||
2021-07-08 | Bob Quinn | Glover Path | 0.5 | Survey hike cleared some brush, created better drainage at ponding areas some litter cleanup | |||
2021-07-08 | Bob Quinn | Hawk Hill Path | 0.5 | Survey hike cleared some brush, created better drainage at ponding areas some litter cleanup | Major tree down blocking trail completely about 100 yards west of Braintree Pass Trail. Will return soon to clear | ||
2021-07-08 | Bob Quinn | Pakomet Path (FBH) | 0.25 | Survey hike cleared some brush, some litter cleanup | |||
2021-07-08 | Bob Quinn | Savoy Path | 0.25 | Survey hike cleared some brush, created better drainage at ponding areas some litter cleanup | |||
2021-07-08 | Bob Quinn | Branch Path | 0.25 | Survey hike cleared some brush, created better drainage at ponding areas some litter cleanup | |||
2021-07-08 | Bob Quinn | Streamside Edge Path | 0.25 | Survey hike cleared some brush, created better drainage at ponding areas some litter cleanup | |||
2021-07-08 | Bob Quinn | Slide Notch Path | 0.25 | Survey hike cleared some brush, created better drainage at ponding areas some litter cleanup | |||
2021-07-13 | Bob Quinn | Hawk Hill Path | 1.5 | Shoveled out drainage diverters; created drainage trenches to allow water to drain where it had been ponding on trail; built up drainage diverter closest to Braintree Pass Path | |||
2021-07-13 | Bob Quinn | Laurel Path | 0.75 | Cleared blockage 10 yards east of Path at culvert at intersection #3111 | |||
2021-07-13 | Bob Quinn | Glover Path | 0.5 | Shoveled out drainage diverters; created drainage ways where ponding had occurred | |||
2021-07-13 | Bob Quinn | Savoy Path | 0.25 | survey hike | Path is in need of drainage diverters. The 2 diverters that are present are effective, but insufficient. There is a need for at least one, if not two additional diverters. In comparison, Hawk Hill Path from Savoy Path east to the pipeline (approximately the same distance and elevation drop) has six diverters. | ||
2021-07-10 | Charles Crosby | Skyline Trail | 1 | Removed downed limbs and brushing as required. | |||
2021-07-18 | Bob Quinn | Hawk Hill Path | 5.5 | Reconstructed water bar located 50 yards from easterly terminus of trail (Braintree Pass Path). In particular, lowered exit way, deepened trench, changed grade on trail, so as to direct water toward exit way. | Bob Flagg | Hopefully none. Will moniter to insure that water bar works and stops the erosion that had been impacting not only Hawk Hill Path but had also eroded 100 yards of Braintree Pass Path. | |
2021-06-28 | Charlie Crosby | Skyline Trail | 2 | Re-painted blazes from route #28 to just beyond marker 3042. | |||
2021-07-22 | Bob Quinn | Curve Path | 0.5 | Survey of unadopted trail; removed branches, sticks; | Large tree down across trail 50 +/- yards from Bouncing Brook Path (3031) | ||
2021-07-22 | Bob Quinn | Hemlock Bound Foot Path | 0.75 | Survey of unadopted trail; removed branches, sticks; | two separate trees down across trail require chain saw to remove | ||
2021-07-22 | Bob Quinn | Cochato Path (FBH) | 0.25 | survey only from Hemlock Path. Trail is flooded and impassable. Do not think that a bridge will be viable as water is too deep. | |||
2021-07-22 | Bob Quinn | Romari Trail | 0.5 | From Bouncing Brook Path (3031) to Wood Road trailhead. Survey of unadopted trail; removed branches, sticks; | Brushing is needed | 1. Erosion on trail and off trail caused by water runoff from Wood Road commercial neighbors. 2. New bridge looks and works great | |
2021-07-22 | Bob Quinn | Wood Path | 0.25 | Survey of unadopted trail; removed branches, sticks; | Some brushing required near Romari Trail | ||
2021-08-09 | Charlie Crosby | Skyline Trail | 3.5 | Re-painted blazes westbound from 4134/Chickatawbit rd. to marker 3144. Brushed as required to improve blaze visibility and function. | Eastbound blazes on same section of trail | ||
2021-08-12 | Charlie Crosby | Skyline Trail | 3 | Repainted east bound blazes between marker 3144 and Chickatawbut Rd. | |||
2021-08-07 | Bob Flagg | Slide Notch Path | 1.5 | Removed two trees across the trail using the large two man bowsaw. | Tim Sidor | ||
2021-08-07 | Bob Flagg | Bouncing Brook Path | 2 | Removed two large trees and some smaller branches from trail with the two man bow saw. | Tim Sidor | ||
2021-07-22 | Judy Lehrer Jacobs | Wampatuck Path | 28 | Raking on Wampatuck Path | Eric Wagner, Tessa Bernstein, Alison Brickett, Al Burgazoli, Brooke Sugaski-hartman, Sandra Martel, Lynn Misiaszek, Szymon Plona, Eric Dubrule, John Kucich, Dan Allen, Holly Aldrich, James Cranston | More raking | |
2021-09-05 | Bob Quinn | Savoy Path | 1 | Removed large tree limb that had been completely looking trail | |||
2021-08-25 | Charlie Crosby | Skyline Trail | 3 | Re-painted blazes eastbound from Sassaman Notch Path towards marker 3144 | |||
2021-09-15 | Charlie Crosby | Skyline Trail | 4 | Finished re-painting blazes in both directions between Sassaman Notch Path and marker 3144. Performed brushing as needed to support. | Still need to repaint Skyline blazes between Sassaman Notch Path and Braintree Pass Path | ||
2021-09-18 | Bob Flagg | Bouncing Brook Path | 2 | Removed large crown of tree across trail near Rt 28 end of trail, cleared all grade reversals from Rt 28 to Laurel Path. Cleared culvert at 3085. | |||
2021-09-18 | Bob Flagg | Barberry Bush Spring Trail | 1.5 | Cleared grade reversals the length of trail, removing rocks and debris. | |||
2021-09-23 | Charlie Crosby | Skyline Trail | 3 | Repainted blazes and brushed between Sassaman Notch path and Slide Notch path. | |||
2021-09-26 | Judy Lehrer Jacobs | Braintree Pass Path | 20 | Raked side ditches and cut branches in trail | Amanda Prew, Oliva Pink, Anthony Marino, Babu Srinivasan, Toeun Pot, Anita Parker, Coral Ferreira, Audrianna Cookson, Marty Hawkseley | More raking. We started to clear a culvert, but it needs more work. | |
2021-10-01 | Charlie Crosby | Skyline Trail | 4 | Repainted east-bound blazes from Braintree Pass Path to junction with Thayer Path & Stowe Path. Brushed as needed to support. | |||
2021-10-12 | Judy Lehrer Jacobs | Braintree Pass Path | 34 | Raked side ditch, cleaned two culverts, cut brush. | Phillip Cox, Carl Beigie, Chun Lin Chou, Nichola Cuneo, Rebecca Damico, Brian Doyle, Tahir Kapoor, Farah Mahmoud, Eduardo Mendoza, Timur Niyazov, Amy Rabideau,Justin Riopel, Haripriya Sharma, Ella Strzegowski, Valerie Taruno, Lettie Zhou, James Sinoimeri | Can deepen the ditches. Can combine with raking of of Bouncing Brook. | Volunteers were from Moderna. |
2021-10-13 | Charlie Crosby | Skyline Trail | 3.5 | Repainted blazes and brushed in both directions from the junction with Thayer Path to Sassaman Notch Path. | Last section of blazing: Westbound from Thayer Path to Braintree Pass Path. | ||
2021-10-15 | Charlie Crosby | Skyline Trail | 5 | Brushed and repainted blazes westbound from the junction with Thayer Path to Braintree Pass Path. This completes the repainting/reblazing efforts on this section of the Skyline Trail. Returned supplies to Dexter. | |||
2021-10-20 | Jim Briand | Wampatuck Path | 1 | This is the other half of my report. I do both Sawcut and Wampatuck, but they are in different sections, so I did two reports. My primary purpose in going here was to scout the trail for a work party we will be having next week on the 27th. That will be focused on clearing out drainage ditches and removing some large obstacles. Today I cleaned trash, trimmed brush and pulled movable obstacles out of the trail. Overall the trail looks good. | |||
2021-10-30 | Bob Flagg | Squamaug Notch Trail | 1 | Cleared branches from 3163 to 3143 after heavy winds, removed small trees bowed over the trail. | Two large trees between 3143 and 3160 (closer to the 3143 side) need to be removed with chainsaw. | ||
2021-10-30 | Bob Flagg | Sassaman Notch Path | 1.25 | Removed branches from 3135 to intersection with Skyline Trail. Boot cleaned grade reversals of rocks, leaves and other debris. | |||
2021-10-30 | Bob Flagg | Slide Notch Path | 1.25 | Removed branches from 3094 to 3073, boot cleaned grade reversals along same stretch. Removed large tree crown at intersection with Skyline Trail and at grade reversal just west of intersection. | |||
2021-10-30 | Bob Flagg | Bouncing Brook Path | 1.5 | Removed two large trees blocking trail between Romeri Path and 3163; also cleared branches from 3073 to 3085. | Plenty more work to do to remove downed branches from length of trail, some large enough for chainsaw. | ||
2021-10-28 | Bob Quinn | Savoy Path | 1 | Cleared brook to allow better flow; Cleared major blow down across trail; removed fallen branches from trail | |||
2021-10-28 | Bob Quinn | Hawk Hill Path | 0.75 | Cleared fallen branches from trail after Nor'easter | |||
2021-10-28 | Bob Quinn | Streamside Edge Path | 1 | cleared branches from trail after Nor'easter; cut up and removed several limbs across trail | 1. major blow down blocking trail south of 3066 intersection; I shall return to remove this. 2. large tree truck across trail between intersections 3072 and 3090. I cleared away as much as I could so as to make trail passable, but chain saw required to remove remainder | ||
2021-10-28 | Bob Quinn | Branch Path | 0.25 | Cleared fallen branches after Nor'easter. | |||
2021-10-28 | Bob Quinn | Pakomet Path (FBH) | 0.5 | Cleared path of fallen branches after Nor'easter | 1. huge tree down across trail at intersection with Hawk Hill path requires chain saw. 2. two large limbs across trail approximately 200 yards in from Hawk hill path require chain saw | ||
2021-11-02 | Bob Quinn | Streamside Edge Path | 1.5 | Removed large limb blocking trail that was referenced in earlier report | large stump across trail between 3072 and 3090 still. remains and requires chain saw | ||
2021-11-02 | Bob Quinn | Glover Path | 0.5 | cleared downed branches after Nor'easter | |||
2021-11-02 | Bob Quinn | Hawk Hill Path | 0.75 | cleared branches after Nor'easter, including 1 "widow maker" | |||
2021-11-02 | Bob Quinn | Pakomet Path (FBH) | 1.25 | cleared branches from trail after Nor'easter; cleared major limb from path to make path passable | as reported earlier major tree across trail at intersection with Hawk Hill path. also limbs across trail about 100 yards in from intersection with Hawk hill path require chain saw to move. | ||
2021-11-02 | Bob Quinn | Savoy Path | 0.25 | survey after clearing trail on 10/28/21 | major tree down across trail 5 yards in from trailhead requires chain saw | ||
2021-11-06 | Bob Quinn | Wood Path | 1.25 | 1 Cleared crossing brook so as to prevent diversion of water onto trail; 2. cleared fallen limb from recent Nor'easter | 1. crossing brook should be reviewed to see what improvements can be made so as to stop diversion from brook onto trail. 2. removal of large limbs across trail require chain saw. | ||
2021-11-06 | Bob Quinn | Romari Trail | 0.75 | cleared branches to make trail passable at inspection with Wood path. (#3174) | tree limbs remain at intersection # 3174 that will require a chain saw to remove | ||
2021-11-06 | Bob Quinn | Squamaug Notch Trail | 0.5 | from # 3163 to # 3143 only. Cleared branches to allow for passage on trail | major limb across trail in section between #3160 and #3143; requires chain saw to remove | ||
2021-11-06 | Bob Quinn | Curve Path | 0.25 | From #3143 to #3153 only survey hike after Nor'easter. no work needed | large tree across trail 50 yards in from intersection #3153 requires chain saw to remove | ||
2021-11-06 | Bob Quinn | Wampatuck Path | 0.5 | from #3171 to #3160 only. cleared branches from 3 different blow downs. | large limbs across path are still present at 2 locations a. just north of #3160 and b. just south of #3153. Both require a chain saw to remove | ||
2021-11-09 | Jim Briand | Wampatuck Path | 22 | We focused on three sections of trail for repair and maintenance of drainage ditches, trailhead to the first waterbar, the area just below the first water bar and extended stretches on both sides of the second water bar. All references are from junction 3171. We also removed four major obstacles that had fallen on the trail in recent storms with a team of people using hand saws. We also removed trash including two tires that had been discarded in the woods. It was a good morning's work. | Judy Lehrer Jacobs, Sage Brousseau, Ellen Barr, Sue Basillon, Richard Fontecchio, Deborah Gilden, Jesse Gordon, Kathleen Gordon | The ditches on the furthest part of the trail from the trail head need clearing (near 3153). We will do this on a future effort. | |
2021-11-13 | Bob Quinn | Wood Path | 10.5 | 1. Cleared, enhanced, relandscaped brook crossing; cleared both upstream and downstream; discovered and cleared culvert under trail that had been completely blocked and not functioning; enhanced entryway into culvert. Result: brook now runs through culvert and will no longer overflow onto trail and erode trail. 2. Cleared, a second culvert just west of culvert #1 above; cleared both upstream and downstream increasing flow of this culvert under trail. | Dave P, Bob Flagg | ||
2021-11-11 | Richard Fontecchio | Wampatuck Path | 5 | Cleaning out drainage culverts, and debris. Branches, leaves, etc. | Additional branches, leaves, debris to be cleaned. | ||
2021-11-12 | Richard Fontecchio | Wampatuck Path | 5 | Finished cleaning culverts, and path, all seems to be draining properly. | Nothing really, | Where path #3171 ends and comes out to 3153, if you look to the left there is a downed tree across the path, and when you look to the right there is a downed tree, both need to be removed. | |
2021-11-13 | Bob Flagg | Romari Trail | 1.5 | Removed large log blocking flow near new bridge, cleared other debris restricting flow. Walked rest of trail removing downed branches. | |||
2021-11-22 | Bob Quinn | Hemlock Path | 3 | Trail was impassable at 2 locations and had two other blow downs from recent Nor'easter. Cleared two blow downs completely. Made trail passable (with some climb overs) at other two locations. | Chain saw required to clear large limbs that are across trail. Several locations | ||
2021-11-28 | Chris Mullin | Stokes Foot Path | 0.25 | brushing | |||
2021-11-27 | Bob Flagg | Bouncing Brook Path | 1.5 | Walked trail removing branches from trail and cleaning water structures from Rt 28 to 3085. Cleaned side ditches heading east from pipeline for about 100 yards. | Additional side ditches need to be cleaned from Hemlock Bound Foot Path to 3051. | ||
2021-11-27 | Bob Flagg | Slide Notch Path | 1 | Walked trail removing branches from trail from 3090 to 3073. | |||
2021-11-27 | Bob Flagg | Sassaman Notch Path | 1.5 | Walked trail removing branches and kicking rocks out of drainage ditches from 3090 to Curve Path. Removed large tree blocking trail with the help of three hikers who helped to lift the butt log off the trail. | |||
2021-12-05 | Bob Quinn | Savoy Path | 1.5 | 1. picked up litter and other debris at trailhead 2.cleared limb blocking trail 3. raked out water bars | Dave P, | 1. chain saw required to clear rest of limb off of trail 2. DCR or Mass Highway needs to remove 3 large bags of trash at trailhead left behind by who knows who | |
2021-12-05 | Bob Quinn | Hawk Hill Path | 1.5 | cleared out all water bars | Dave P, | ||
2021-12-05 | Bob Quinn | Streamside Edge Path | 1 | cleared out inlet and outlet of culvert | Dave P, | previously reported limbs across the trail require chain saw to remove | |
2021-12-05 | Bob Quinn | Branch Path | 1.5 | cleared water bar cleared inlet and outlet of culvert | Dave P | ||
2021-12-05 | Bob Quinn | Braintree Pass Path | 1 | 1. cleared water diversion. 2. cleared some branches from downed limbs that are across trail | Dave P, | major limbs across trail impeding passage require chain saw to remove | |
2021-12-05 | Bob Quinn | Glover Path | 1 | cleared water bars | Dave P, | ||
2021-12-07 | Charlie Crosby | Thayer Path (FBH) | 1 | Brushing/post storm clean-up. Had to clear a side trail to get around massive blow down in trail ~0.1 miles from pipeline. Rest of the trail in good shape. | Chain saws required to remove blow down from trail. | ||
2021-12-12 | Charlie Crosby | Stowe Path | 1 | Brushing/post storm clean-up of several blow downs. | |||
2021-12-07 | Charlie Crosby | Carve Path | 0.5 | Brushing/post storm clean-up. | |||
2021-12-12 | Charlie Crosby | Hemlock Bound Foot Path | 0.5 | Brushing/post storm clean-up. | |||
2021-12-12 | Charlie Crosby | Great Dome Foot Path | 1 | Brushing & post storm clean-up. | |||
2021-12-12 | Charlie Crosby | Skyline Trail | 1 | Brushing/post storm clean-up. 1 - Cleared a bit to help get around blow down across trail ~0.15 miles from route #28. 2 - There is a dangerous widow-maker blow down across Skyline on Fenno hill between the Education Center and Slide Notch Path. | Chain saws required to remove blow downs from trail in 2 spots. | ||
2021-12-14 | Bob Quinn | Squamaug Notch Trail | 1.25 | From #3104 to #3143. Cleared culvert at #3131both inflow and outflow. in good shape now. raked out all water diversions. | Large limb across trail on north side from Sky Line trail. I will return and remove all branches, but chain saw will be required to clear trail | ||
2021-12-14 | Bob Quinn | Curve Path | 0.5 | From #3143 to #3139 Cleared inflow and outflow of culvert. Cleared water diversions. | |||
2021-12-14 | Bob Quinn | Laurel Path | 0.75 | From #3130 to #3111. Cleared inflow and outflow of two culverts and one swale | one culvert not cleared | ||
2021-12-14 | Bob Quinn | Great Dome Foot Path | 0.25 | From #3111 to #3085. Raked out minimal swale just south of #3085 | Large pine tree down across trail 200 +/- yards north of #3111. major path diversion up and down hill about 50 yards to cross over tree. requires chain saw to remove. | ||
2021-12-14 | Bob Quinn | Slide Notch Path | 0.75 | cleared water diversions on trail | |||
2021-12-14 | Charlie Crosby | Skyline Trail | 3 | Cleared 2 blow downs and brushed as needed between Sassaman Notch and Chickatawbut Rd. Hiked the Skyline from #28 to Chickatawbut Rd. All clear other than blow downs already noted. | I will try to come back with ropes (and help) to pull down and clear the widow-maker on Fenno Hill. Not massive, just very precarious. | ||
2021-12-15 | Bob Quinn | Squamaug Notch Trail | 1 | Cleared tree that was blocking trail. Completely cleared away no need for chain saw as I reported in yesterday's report | |||
2021-12-16 | Bob Quinn | Laurel Path | 2 | cleared inflow and outflow for culvert at #3121; cleared outflow for culvert at #3111. | culvert at 3111 requires the inflow to be cleared; also outflow needs to be cleared more, pick ax and shovel required. | ||
2021-12-20 | Charlie Crosby | Skyline Trail | 1 | Knocked down the widow-maker on Fenno Hill. Now diverting around the blow down. | Clearing of blowdown |