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Read about what we’re up to and . . . . . . . . . . . . . come help us improve the “walkability” of Londonderry one mile at a time!
Musquash Trail System Expanded!
The new White Trail was recently completed opening the northern portion of the Musquash Conservation Area to hiking, biking and cross country skiing. The new trail can be accessed directly from the Faucher Road trailhead or it can be reached from the most northern portion of the Blue Trail (also known as Old Alexander Road). The White Trail intersects the Blue Trail at two different locations (east and west) and thus it can also be used as a loop trail. The White Trail adds approximately 1.5 miles to the existing trail system.
The White Trail starts about 0.2 miles from the Faucher Rd Entrance
The northern section of the Musquash Conservation Area is distinctly different from the portions of the Musquash accessed from the Hickory Hill and Sarah Beth trailheads. The northern section of the Musquash consists of gently rolling hills with very few wet areas. The White Trail rolls along with the topography: climbing hills, traversing a ravine and crossing a stream. The White Trail is quickly becoming a favorite of the Musquash regulars.
The construction of the White Trail was a team effort consisting of members from the Londonderry Conservation Committee, Londonderry Trailways and Russell Saur (a local Boy Scout Eagle candidate). The Conservation Commission and Trailways planned and cut the new trail this past fall. Russell and the Boy Scouts completed the trail. They added a kiosk at the Faucher Road trailhead; placed signs and white blazes along the trail, and built a bridge to cross the only stream. Please get out and enjoy this significant new addition to the Musquash trail system.
Musquash Map showing rough location of White Trail (shown as red line)
The Overlook Trail (yellow blazes) also received a face lift this fall. Sections of the trail were rerouted to move them away from the wet areas as the trail makes it way to the “Overlook”. The “Overlook” was also cleared of overgrowth to once again provide a clear view of the Musquash to the northwest.
Plans for 2010 include rerouting the Overlook Trail west of the “Overlook” out to the Betty Mack trail, establishing a trailhead on Tanager Way, expanding the trail system within the Musquash and general maintenance. We will need all types of help to achieve these significant goals.
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See the “Help Improve the Trails” post below for a list of ways you can help.