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New Story at Fyfeshire Upper Pond

The Town Library and Conservation Commission have continued their tradition of story boards at the Fyfeshire Upper Pond. The new one is called the “Water Protectors” and it can be read by walking around the Upper Pond.


Ducks and Other Creatures

Keith Silver’s trail cameras recorded many creatures near Still River. Plenty of ducks, raccoons, deer, fisher, bobcat, otter…. Watch here on YouTube:


Downed Trees Cleared at Rattlesnake

Two trees have fallen recently. One near the Whitcomb quarry and another near junction 2E on the Boulder Trail in the vicinity of Rattlesnake Hill (Map 6 in the guidebook and online). Bob and Alice Roemer responded quickly and the Read more…


More cheerful painted stones and messages

Someone, or maybe some people, continue to paint rocks, make decorations, and install cheerful messages around town. Here are a few.


Storm Damage at Bowers Springs

Recent storms have inflicted serious damage on some trees at Bowers Springs.The fallen trees have created their own problems such as the destruction of the wire debris trap over this culvert. In some cases this has caused trails to be Read more…


Direction signs added at Powder House Hill and Wilder Farm

Gordon Taylor made new direction signs for the hard-to-see Powder House trail where it meets the old cart track at the gas pipeline on Powder House Hill. He also made a sign to indicate the best route to Bolton Town Read more…


Trails cleared at Fyfeshire and Wilder

On Sunday 11 January 2021 Larry and Gordon cleared blown down trees that were blocking the paths at Fyfeshire and at the Wilder Farm area. There were also a few small logs that lay across the trails and could have Read more…


Houghton Farms Trail Walk

Drew Schaubhut from the Trails Steering Committee has put together a self-guided walk at the Houghton Farm area. Just use you smartphone to scan and follow the QR codes. Click here for more information. Click here for a preview. More Read more…


2021 Trails Guide Second Printing

Some of you may have been disappointed when attempting to purchase a copy of the 2021 Bolton Trails Guide because the first printing sold out quickly. A second printing is now available. Click here for ordering infornation.  


More Cheerful messages on Wattaquadock Hill

Someone continues to add cheerfully painted stones with uplifting messages on Wattaquadock Hill’s trails. Like this one.