Trailwrights

Trailwrights Annual Meeting
2023-04-22 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Fox State Forest, 309 Center Road, Hillsboro, NH, United States
Save this date: Sat., April 22 at 9:00 at Fox Forest, Hillsboro, NH for our annual meeting. We need you! The agenda this year includes: Cleaning tools;
Ice Cream;
Election of officers;
Solidifying our schedule for the year (or first half);
News;
Pot luck

Fox Forest Trail Workday
2022-11-12 08:30 - 16:00 | Fox State Forest, 309 Center Road, Hillsboro, NH, United States
Saturday, November 12th, we will be performing general trail maintenance in the adjacent forest and get the trails ready for winter. This will be our final scheduled workday for this season.

Meet up at 8:30 with a bag lunch, water, sturdy boots and gloves. We supply the tools.
We will meet in the facilities parking lot at 309 Center Road, Hillsborough, NH. Contact Bob Spoerl at rspoerl@myfairpoint.net for further info.

Artist Bluff / Bald Mountain workday
2022-10-29 08:30 - 16:00 | Artist Bluff, 2750 NH-18, Franconia, NH, United States
Come join Trailwrights this Saturday, October 29th, as we perform our annual fall cleanup to get the trail ready for winter as well as complete rock work started on our prior visit. This will be our final workday this year on this trail. Meet up at 8:30 with a bag lunch, water, sturdy boots and gloves. We supply the tools. Take exit 34C off I-93 onto Rt 18. We will be at the Bald Mt. parking lot up on the right. Contact Bruce at bruce4trails@gmail.com for further info.
For future reference, we have one more scheduled workday this season on Saturday, October 29th, at Fox Forest. Mark your calendars.

Artist Bluff / Bald Mountain Workday
2022-09-17 08:30 - 16:00 | Artist Bluff, 2750 NH-18, Franconia, NH, United States
This Saturday, September 17th, will be the third day this season working on Artist Bluff/Bald Mt. The effort continues the rock work/cribbing/brushing in various parts of the loop.
Meet up at 8:30 with a bag lunch, water, sturdy boots and gloves. We supply the tools. Take exit 34C off I-93 onto Rt 18. We will be at the Bald Mt. parking lot up on the right. Contact Bruce at bruce4trails@gmail.com.

Artist Bluff / Bald Mountain workday
2022-09-03 08:30 - 16:00 | Artist Bluff, 2750 NH-18, Franconia, NH, United States
This Saturday, September 3rd, will be the second of three days improving this very popular trail. The effort continues the rock work/cribbing/brushing in various parts of the loop. Meet up at 8:30 with a bag lunch, water, sturdy boots and gloves. We supply the tools. Take exit 34C off I-93 onto Rt 18. We will be at the Bald Mt. parking lot up on the right. Contact Bruce at bruce4trails@gmail.com.

Workday on Artist Bluff/Bald Mt. Saturday 8-20-2022
2022-08-20 08:30 - 16:00 | Artist Bluff, 2750 NH-18, Franconia, NH, United States
On Saturday, August 20th, come join us as we improve various parts of this popular trail. The effort primarily involves rock work/cribbing. Meet up at 8:30 with a bag lunch, water, sturdy boots and gloves. We supply the tools. Take exit 34C off I-93 onto Rt 18. We will be at the Bald Mt. parking lot up on the right. Contact Bruce at bruce4trails@gmail.com.

Mt. Pemigewasset Workday 5
2022-08-06 08:30 - 16:00 | Flume Visitor Center, 750 US-3, Lincoln, NH, 03251, United States
The Trailwrights have added Saturday, August 6th, to the work schedule on the Mt. Pemigewasset Trail. Meet at the upper Flume Visitor Center parking lot at 8:30. The effort is primarily rock work, constructing rock steps or scree walls. No experience needed as we train and supply the tools. Take sturdy boots, work gloves, lunch and water. Contact Bruce at bruce4trails@gmail.com Take Rt I-93, Exit 34A into the Flume Visitor Center Parking Lot.

Mt. Pemigewasset Workday 4
2022-07-30 08:30 - 16:00 | Flume Visitor Center, 750 US-3, Lincoln, NH, 03251, United States
Take Rt I-93, Exit 34A into the Flume Visitor Center Parking Lot
This is the final day on this trail this season. Meet at the upper Flume Visitor Center parking lot. We will continue the work performed during our first three work days. No experience needed as we train and supply the tools. Take sturdy boots, work gloves, lunch and water. Contact Bruce at bruce4trails@gmail.com for further information.

Mt. Pemigewasset Workday 3
2022-07-16 08:30 - 16:00 | Flume Visitor Center, 750 US-3, Lincoln, NH, 03251, United States
Take Rt I-93, Exit 34A into the Flume Visitor Center Parking Lot
This is the third of four workdays on this trail this season. Meet at the upper Flume Visitor Center parking lot. We will continue the work performed during our first two workdays. No experience needed as we train and supply the tools. Take sturdy boots, work gloves, lunch and water. Contact Bruce at bruce4trails@gmail.com for further information.

Mt. Pemigewasset Workday 2
2022-06-25 08:30 - 16:00 | Flume Visitor Center, 750 US-3, Lincoln, NH, 03251, United States
Take Rt I-93, Exit 34A into the Flume Visitor Center Parking Lot
This is the second of four workdays on this trail this season. Meet at the upper Flume Visitor Center parking lot. We will continue the work started on June 11th. The effort is primarily rock work, constructing rock steps or scree walls. No experience needed as we train and supply the tools. Take sturdy boots, work gloves, lunch and water. Contact Bruce at bruce4trails@gmail.com

Mt. Pemigewasset Workday 1
2022-06-11 08:30 - 16:00 | Flume Visitor Center, 750 US-3, Lincoln, NH, 03251, United States
Take Rt I-93, Exit 34A into the Flume Visitor Center Parking Lot
This is the first of four workdays scheduled for this trail this season. Meet at the upper Flume Visitor Center parking lot. The effort is primarily to improve a brook crossing with rock, as well as constructing rock steps or scree walls and improving drainage. No experience needed as we train and supply the tools. Take sturdy boots, work gloves, lunch and water. Contact Bruce at bruce4trails@gmail.com

Artist Bluff Trail Clean Up
2022-05-14 08:30 - 16:00 | Artist Bluff, 2750 NH-18, Franconia, NH, United States
Saturday May 14- Artists Bluff Parking Area – Rt I-93, Exit 34C, RT 18 exit off Franconia Notch Parkway.
We will meet by 8:30 AM and are usually done by 4 PM. The work will be spring clean up to include removal of winter blowdowns, brushing, and waterbar cleaning. We will also do some rock/scree work as time allows. We usually finish up by 3P and then walk out by 4P.
Bring a bag lunch and water, tools provided.
Contact Bruce Richards at bruce4trails@gmail.com for further information.

Mt. Job Trail Clean Up and Workshop - Farmington
2022-04-30 08:30 - 16:00
Come learn about trail maintenance and help clean-up the trails to get them ready for the warmer weather! The NH Division of Forests and Lands is proud to be partnering with the Bartlett family, Scruton family, and Trailwrights. Location: Blue Job Mountain, Crown Point Parking Lot. Date: Saturday, April 30th. Start time 8:30am. Bring work gloves, lunch, and water. Wear closed-toe shoes. Tools, snacks, beverages, and giveaways will be provided. Register for this event by emailing volunteer@dncr.nh.gov

Trailwrights 2022 Annual Meeting
2022-04-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Fox State Forest, 309 Center Road, Hillsboro, NH, United States
Celebrating 35 Years Maintaining Hiking Trails!
Save this date: Sat., April 23 at 9:00 at Fox Forest, Hillsboro, NH for our annual meeting. We need you! The agenda this year includes:
Cleaning tools
Ice Cream
Election of officers
Solidifying our schedule for the year (or first half)
News
Pot luck – no oven available

Trailwrights' Fall Clean up - Artist Bluff/Bald Mt.
2021-10-16 08:30 - 16:00
October 16, 2021 Meet at 8:30 in the upper parking lot off of Rt I-93, Exit 34C. This will be our annual end-of-season clean up and potentially some rock work. Come learn some new skills. Wear sturdy boots, bring good work gloves, lunch and water. Tools provided. Contact Bruce at bruce4trails@gmail.com for further information.

Trailwrights Work Day - Mt. Pemigewasset Trail
2021-09-18 08:30 - 17:00 | Flume Visitor Center, 750 US-3, Lincoln, NH, 03251, United States
Meet at the upper Flume Visitor Center parking lot. The effort is primarily rock work, constructing rock steps or scree walls. No experience needed as we train and supply the tools. Take sturdy boots, work gloves, lunch and water. Contact Bruce Richards at bruce4trails@gmail.com for further information

Trailwrights Work Day - Mt. Pemigewasset Trail
2021-08-28 08:30 - 17:00 | Flume Visitor Center, 750 US-3, Lincoln, NH, 03251, United States
Join Trailwrights as we continue work on the Mt. Pemigewasset Trail. The effort is primarily rock work, constructing rock steps, scree walls and improving drainage. Meet at the upper Flume Visitor Center parking lot at 8:30 AM. No experience needed as we train and supply the tools. Take sturdy boots, work gloves, lunch and water. Take Rt I-93, Exit 34A into the Flume Visitor Center Parking Lot. Contact Bruce at bruce4trails@gmail.com for further information.

Mt. Pemigewasset Workday
2021-07-31 08:30 - 15:00
Contact Ray Jackson or Hal Graham for more details.

Artist's Bluff Workday
2021-07-17 08:30 - 15:00

Mt. Pemigewasset Cleanup Workday
2021-06-26 08:30 - 15:00
We will be working on the Mt. Pemigewasset Trail, Franconia Notch, Exit 34A – Meet at 8:30 at the upper parking lot at the Flume Visitor Center. We will be doing a basic clean up and perhaps some rock work with a good turnout. Bring sturdy boots, work gloves, lunch and water. For more information, contact Raynold Jackson – Trailwrights – rayjtrails@gmail.com
or Hal Graham – Trailwrights – halpeg76@metrocast.net

Artist's Bluff Cleanup Workday
2021-05-15 08:30 - 15:00
Saturday May 15- Artists Bluff Parking Area – RT 18 exit off Franconia Notch Parkway.
We will meet by 8:30 AM. After introductions and safety information, the goals for the day and the tools needed will be gathered. Since last year had Covid restrictions, there was only one workday.
This year this will be the first of four dates planned for this location.
The work will include removal of winter blowdowns, waterbar cleaning and reconstruction and rock steps / scree as time allows.
The Artists Bluff Trail system maintenance has been a centerpiece for Trailwrights for over 25 years. Come share your talents and learn with us maintaining these trails.
We usually finish up by 3PM and then walk out by 4PM with pizza afterwards.
Bring a bag lunch and water.
See you then,
Raynold Jackson – Trailwrights rayjtrails@gmail.com
or Hal Graham – Trailwrights halpeg76@metrocast.

Dottie Beans Trails, 280 Meetinghouse Hill Rd., Farmington, NH
2021-04-24 08:30 - 15:00
Saturday April 24Th – Dottie Beans Trails, 280 Meetinghouse Hill Rd., Farmington, NH
Meet and Park behind the two barns in the field by the tool trailer by 8:30 AM.
We will be attempting two projects.
One is to install 3 posts in the ground for signs to help clarify trail demarc locations.
The other is to clean waterbars and try to define the Upper Summit Trail. This may involve moving rocks for best erosion control.
We usually work to 3 PM, but may end sooner.
Bring lunch and water.
Raynold Jackson
rayjtrails@gmail.com

Virtual Annual Meeting
2021-04-11 14:30 - 16:00
Our virtual annual meeting will be held on Zoom. Details will go out in an e-mail beforehand. For details please e-mail halpeg76@metrocast.net.

Trailwrights Bridges and Rock Day at Dottie Beans Trails- Farmington, NH
2020-10-10 08:30 - 16:00 | Dottie Bean’s Property, 280 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Farmington, NH, United States
On Saturday, October 10th, Trailwrights of NH will be Working our second Day at 280 Meetinghouse Hill Rd. in Farmington, NH at Dottie Bean’s Trail Network.
This is going to be one of our most ambitious Work (Fun!) days.
Materials for two 16 FT. bridges will be on hand to install. Both old bridge timbers are rotted and need to be removed.
For those who are not keen on bridge work, they will be able to help install Steps / Waterbars on the Upper Loop trail and learn about erosion control.
We will have all the tools needed for both projects.
Bring good work clothing and footwear and gloves. Also a couple of water bottles and lunch/ snacks to last all day.
We will have an opportunity to enjoy pizza at the end of the day. (4P or so)
Just in case, bring your favorite headlamp! ( Just kidding)
For details, contact:
Raynold Jackson
Trailwrights – Event Chair
H- 978-597-8813
C- 978-815-0050

Trail Work Day August 1 - Farmington, NH
2020-08-01 08:30 - 17:00
Come join the Trailwrights on August 1st, our first work day of the year at the Dottie Bean Property. We will follow CDC guidelines in effect at the time. Bring a face mask if you feel the need. Our goal is to clean up trails on the property, measure a bridge and determine material needs for future repairs and possibly blazing if time permits. Wear sturdy boots, bring work gloves, water and lunch, tools will be provided. We will meet at 280 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Farmington, NH at 8:30. Contact Ray Jackson at rayjtrails@gmail.com if further information needed.

Due to the COVID-19 situation we have delayed in scheduling many of our yearly events. We will update this site and our Facebook page when events are scheduled.
