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North Brook Trail is Now Open

The Bolton Conservation Trust and Bolton Trails Committee proudly announce the opening of a new multi-use passive recreational trail that connects multiple conservation areas, providing residents and visitors with a unique outdoor experience.     The new trail stretches approximately Read more…


Haynes-Wheeler Sign Replaced

The Haynes-Wheeler property was a gift to the Town by Levi Wheeler in 1970. Levi had lived at hisgrandparent’s home on Sawyer Rd. in what is now the Schultz Farm house. This property is mapped along with the Fyfeshire Conservation Read more…


The Bridge Project continues at locations 4 and 5

In July and August 2024 more wooden structures were put into place by the team which at various times consisted of Larry Kunz (assisted by his granddaughter, Isabel), Keith Silver, Chris DeMers, Drew Schaubhut, and Gordon Taylor. The next phase Read more…


Earth Day weekend walk to Ballville

On Sunday 21 April 2024 Abbie Maguire of the Bolton Trails Committee led a hike around the new Ballville trails. The group followed the full circuit starting at the northern trailhead and continuing through the North Brook Valley. They took Read more…


Hike to the Bolton Outdoor Challenge boxes

On July 3, Abbie Maguire of Bolton trails Committee led a hike to visit two of the stamp locations that must be visited in order to complete the Bolton Outdoor Challenge. The group met at the Moen parking lot and Read more…


Culvert Clearance at Bowers.

On Saturday 29 June 2024 Larry Kunz, George Lewinne, and Larry’s grandaughter Izzy did some exploration and clearing around the clogged entry and exit areas of the blocked culvert that’s been overflowing for the past year or so.   Nobody Read more…


Work on Two more Bridges at Vaughn Hills

In June 2024, work continued on building the wooden structures for 2 more bridges in the Moen area associated with the Vaughn Hills Conservation property. The team consists of Drew Schaubhut. Larry Kunz, Chris DeMers, Keith Silver and Gordon Taylor, Read more…


Chainsaw Safety Training

On 25 May 2024, The Bolton Trails Committee hosted a chainsaw safety training session led by Steve Schneider. 12 members of the volunteer trail maintenance team took part. This was largely a theoretical session and demonstration of basic techniques for Read more…


New Year’s Day Hike at the Florence Sawyer Area Trails

The Bolton Conservation Trust and Bolton Trails Committee hosted a New Year’s Day hike to kick off 2024. There were about 40 total people enjoying the sunny 38F day. The walk started at the lacrosse field on Main St, walking Read more…


Summit Series is closed

Summit Series The Summit Series of hikes was limited to 2023 or until all the hats have been claimed! A small number of hats are remaining as of January 2024, so if you are close to completion now is the Read more…