Date/Time
Date(s) - Apr 22nd, 2023
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Celebrate Earth Day by helping HLT extend the trail network at Conwell down to the beautiful Jackson Swamp! We will focus on building a half mile section of new trail descending from Eagle Nest Ridge down to the swamp, and then reclaiming another half mile of logging road to create a loop trail out of two trails that are currently dead-ends.
Trail work may include, but will not be limited to, using pickaxes, saws, shovels, loppers, rakes, and painting blazes! While this will be a physically demanding day overall, there will be trail work at varying levels of intensity. All levels of experience are welcome. Feel free to come for as much or as little of the day as you’d like!
Accessibility Information
Some of the work will be on off-trail, rugged terrain as we create a new path through the forest. There will be less physically demanding work, like painting new blazes on gentler sections of the trail and lopping off low hanging branches. However, all volunteers should expect at least some moderate to rugged terrain as a part of the day. The farthest point reached will be 1 mile from the parking lot.
Bathroom: There is no restroom at the Conwell Property.
Public transportation: Public transit is not available to the Conwell Property Trailhead. Contact Tim if you are interested in trying to coordinate a carpool.
Location & Directions
Location: Conwell Property, Route 112, Worthington MA
The Conwell Property parking lot is easy to miss and there is no cell service in the area. Please download directions beforehand and read the descriptions below carefully!
Travelling Southbound on Route 112: The parking area is approximately 5 miles south of the traffic circle in Worthington. Look for the break in the guardrail on the lefthand side of the road immediately after crossing a short bridge over Little River, about a quarter mile south of Goss Hill Rd.
Travelling Northbound on Route 112: The parking lot area is approximately a ½ mile north of the intersection with Ireland Street and Thrasher Hill Road, at a break in the guardrail just before Route 112 crosses a short bridge over the Little River.
Covid Policy
Please read the COVID event policy before registering.
Registration
Registration for this event is required. To register, or if you have questions, contact Tim Antrim-Cashin: tim@hilltownlandtrust.org (413) 628-4485 ext. 4
