Volunteers typically take care of the extensive trail system of Mt. Tom State Reservation and the near 13 mile New England National Scenic Trail ridge-line that extends from Holyoke to West Springfield. Here are some of the key reason why we do:
- Passive recreational resource in need of constant care.
- 22-plus miles of trails, hilltop views, picnic spots.
- Help protect a wide variety of plant, animal, and aquatic habitat.
- Economic asset to Holyoke and our four abutting sister cities.
- Close to eateries, two golf courses, shopping, and public transportation.
- Bottom line is Mt. Tom Impacts heavily on the quality of life.
Want to stay in touch with other volunteers? An informal group concerned with the future of the range meets periodically at Mt. Tom State Reservation to share ideas for events and making reservation and ridge-line improvements.
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Hi Elbert – This is Steve Trichka, and with Ann Blinkhorn we met you this morning along the Knox Extension. We were heading northwest, and you were heading southeast down the hill. Please keep me in the loop regarding trail work days and other assistance that might be needed. Thank you!
G-morning Ann, Steve,
If you had continued north to the Bray Valley Trail, the approach to the first rather ancient bog bridge and the bridge itself are two projects I’d like replace with one new bridge. The Department of Conservation and Recreation ( DCR ) requires a proposal, which I will send in asap. Bridge stringers and decking are cut and pre–drilled off sight and brought in by ATV. Tools needed for assembly are provided. You two, myself and two others, are needed to first prep a solid foundation for the stringers to rest on. Assembly of the deck follows. Assume a day of your time will be needed. Will get back to you after the project is approved.
BTW, might you have come upon a pair gives on the KE?
Bye for now,
Elbert
Great that we met up.