NTC Events

Building Bridges

2010-10-20T16:24:00.000-07:00

Several sections of trails need bridges to replace old planks or span muddy areas. Former Chairman Charlie Bradley came up with a great way to build a bunch of bridges simultaneously by building a 12x12 foot "deck" then cutting it into 2 or 3 foot sections to form the bridge.

If you want to help build a deck or two, meet in the parking lot behind the Northborough police station at 1:00 pm this Saturday (October 23rd) and we can build some bridges. We have the tools, but a few volunteers will be very helpful.

Mowing?

2010-07-15T19:48:00.000-07:00

If anyone is inclined to mow the meadow section of Stirrup Brook, it really needs it.

I had the trimmer serviced at Boston Lawnmower. Once I got it back, I cleared the very end of Cold Harbor Trail with it, from West St. up to the first bridge. That was almost impassable.

I tried the trimmer at Stirrup Brook, but the grass is too tall and it tangles up the blade. Bring on the bush hog!

A volunteer, John Murphy, is organizing a group to replace some boards at Little Chauncy.

Saturday at Edmunds

2010-07-07T17:44:00.000-07:00

I'd like to get a few volunteers to help move some sections of boardwalk from Overlock Drive into the Edmunds Woods. The Northborough DPW kindly dropped off these sections for us, so all we need to do is position them over the swampy sections. Let's meet at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday morning at Overlock Dr.

Summer 2010 Activities

2010-06-23T05:24:00.000-07:00

The trails have mostly dried up from the record setting spring rain and are in fine hiking/biking condition.

We have a couple projects that need volunteers: on Bird Song trail, there's a long (three section) bridge that floated off it's blocks, so we're going to have to move that back. There are wood planks on Tall Grass trail near the Assabet River that need to be moved into the muddy areas of Bird Song/Coyote trails.

There was some vandalism of trailhead kiosks at Edmunds Woods and Cold Harbor. NTC volunteers will be working this summer to fix those. If you want to help, send an e-mail to ntc01532@gmail.com.

2009 Applefest Wrap-Up

2009-09-27T05:37:00.000-07:00

The Northborough Trail Committee booth at Applefest attracted a lot of people yesterday. Some folks were from neighboring towns who were unaware of the extensive trail system in Northborough, and others were long-time hikers on one particular trail looking to expand their repertoire. We talked to mountain bikers, snow shoers, skiers, walkers, people with pups, etc. I was handing out maps left and right and sensed a great deal of enthusiasm.

I'd like to thank all the NTC volunteers for making this such a great day. Earlier in the month, George had all the necessary materials printed and worked with the Applefest committee on the details for the booth. Claude, Scott, Nancy and Charlie were at the booth all day handing out materials and promoting the trail network.

It was great to see Art Cole (our Founder) who stopped by for a nice talk with the group.

Ready for Applefest

2009-09-23T09:22:00.000-07:00

I was out yesterday with the trimmer, clearing the weeds, grass, etc from Coyote Trail, Bird Song Trail and Tall Grass trail. I saw a few people on the trail and let them know they could stop by the NTC table at Applefest to get maps of all the trails and expert advice on pretty much anything.

Today, Jim Stone dropped the NTC Maintenance Trailer off at the model airplane field near Lil' Chauncy Pond. I ran the mower all around there and also the trimmer, so the area is now ready for the big influx of visitors that will certainly occur following Applefest. I spoke with Jim about the need for some sort of hedge trimmer attachment that could be added to the brush trimmer to cut the growth that hangs over the trail from above. I'm going to look into whether Honda makes such an attachment for our trimmer.

Coyote Trail work day

2009-09-22T12:56:00.000-07:00

When: Saturday October 24th, 9:00 a.m. (rain date: Sunday)

Where: Hudson St., Yellick parking area

Why: work day to repair eroding section of Coyote Trail along the Assabet river

Cold Harbor Trail Work Day on 08/23/2009

2009-08-19T17:17:00.000-07:00

Greg Farrell, an Eagle Scout Candidate with Troop 1 B.S.A. in Northborough is working on his Eagle Scout Project under the auspices of the Northborough Trails Committee. His project is a significant amount of work on the Cold Harbor Trail at the Cherry Street end. Greg has scheduled to work on installing new boardwalk and other tasks on Sunday 8/23/09 beginning at 9:00am, and he could use as many volunteers as possible to help complete the work. If you can come please wear approprate clothing, bring sunscreen, bug spray, gloves and eye protection. Please email me if you can come and help so I can let Greg know how many people to count on. We'll be meeting on Cherry Street across the street from Phil Gott's home (the farm house) near the meadow.

Spring Hike at Mt. Pisgah

2009-01-30T08:15:00.001-08:00

On May 02, 2009 Charlie Bradley, NTC Chairman and Sudbury Valley Trustees member will be leading a hike on Mt. Pisgah. For more information and registration go to the SVT activities website at -

http://www.svtweb.org/events-calendar

Winter 2009 Activities

2009-01-30T07:46:00.000-08:00

Northborough Trails Committee members Claude Guerlain and Scott Karpuk will be leading three snow shoe hikes on NTC trails this winter, however the hikes are organized through the Appalachian Mountain Club, Worcester Chapter.
[www.amcworcester.org]

Claude says the hikes are NOT "show and go" hikes because there is a limit of 12 people for each hike, and preregistration is required. Participants will be required to sign an AMC Assumption of Risks and Release Form the day of the hike. You don't have to be an AMC member to participate, however, AMC members will be given priority and if the hike fills up non-AMC members will be wait listed.

Sunday 2/22/09: Cold Harbor Brook Trail Snowshoe Hike: SuAsCo Dam; Forest; Brook; Marshhttp://trips.outdoors.org/index.cfm/method/Chapter_Trips.fullview/tripid/17137/preview/preview

Sunday 3/08/09: Little Chauncy and Talbot Trails Snowshoe Hike - Pine Forest; Pond; http://trips.outdoors.org/index.cfm/method/Chapter_Trips.fullview/tripid/17138/preview/preview

Sunday 3/15/09: Cedar Hill Reservation: Three Trail Snowshoe Hikehttp://trips.outdoors.org/index.cfm/method/Chapter_Trips.fullview/tripid/17139/preview/preview

SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS: Appalachian Mountain Club - Worcester Chapter and Northborough Trails Committee
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Email cguerlain@gmail.com; Limit 12 people; AMC members get priority
FOR MORE INFO: www.amcworcester.org under Hiking Activities
OTHER INFO: No equipment provided