The website of Bolton Trails Committee. Maps, routes, paths and events on conservation land in Bolton Massachusetts
December 20, 2020
In Mid-November a resident pointed pout that some trees had fallen on the trails from the Town Common to Powder House Hill. The result was that a “desire path” was starting to appear around the blockage. A few days later, Read more…
December 16, 2020
Greg and Bridget cleared five areas within the Annie Moore conservation property which had downed trees and limbs. The clearing of one downed tree is pictured below. Two buck and three doe are regularly visible in the property which is Read more…
October 23, 2020
A team led by Larry Kunz has restarted the work to improve the seriously eroded trails at Bowers Springs by covering up roots with loam tailings generously donated by a local company. https://www.townofbolton.com/conservation-commission/news/new-material-trail-bower-springs-continued Larry was helped by Keith Silver with Read more…
A huge white pine fell across the path between the Upper and Lower Ponds at Bowers Springs. It was an inconvenience to all that passed, but many dogs enjoyed leaping over it. On Wednesday October 23, Gordon Taylor and Larry Read more…
The 2021 edition of the Bolton Trails Guide is now available either from the Town Hall or directly from The Bolton Conservation Trust. $20.00 at the Town Hall (no cash – pay by check or PayPal directly to the Trust). Read more…
October 20, 2020
On Saturday October 17, a socially-distanced team led by Rebecca Longvall tackled the problem of out-of-control winged euonymus plants at the Lime Kiln. Bob Roemer was the primary organiser, but on the day Bob was indisposed and Rebecca took charge. Read more…
October 14, 2020
Another oak tree fell at Rattlesnake recently. Bob and Alice Roemer were again ready to clear it. This one was across the trails at intersection 2E. BTW the “2E” marker was safe on another tree.
Bolton Conservation Commission Work, Bolton Conservation Trust Activities, Latest News, Map Updates, Trail work
With the new set of trail maps, new “you are here” maps have been created for installation at trailheads, significant trail junctions and parking areas. This was a team effort: Bob Roemer procured the materials and made the wooden map Read more…
The storm on October 7 brought down many trees in the Annie Moore area, right near where the last tree on Annie Moore came down. Although these were easy to walk around, Greg Matte cleared the trail blockage promptly on Read more…
On October 7, after recent heavy winds, Bob and Alice Roemer have again been hard at work clearing the trails in what has been called “Microburst Alley” at Rattlesnake. The storm on the afternoon of October 7 brought down a Read more…