Refining the newest Trails on the Millstone

On Sunday, April 22nd, a group of 20 volunteers continued the trailbuilding on the newest recreational trails in the Millstone River Preserve located at the end of Joanne Street. After being faced with a flooded trail head (from the nor'easter), the group created an alternative trail entrance on the preserved Gunther property (an open lot where the Gunther house once stood). The volunteers included seven members of the WW-P HS North cross country running team (Colin Chudzik, Tyler Corkedale, John Lipuma, Anthony Lee, John Squeir, Dustin Dochef, and Ryan Sleeper), Eric Sleeper, Ace Miller, Sylvia Ascarelli, Heidi Kleinman, Ted Ross, Frank Potter, Robyn Miller, Rachel and Stacy Karp, Kevin Appleget, Roger Alig, Ken Carlson, and Dave Norman. The cross country running team uses the Millstone Trails all the time for their training, so they had a vested interest in refining these trails. The trail network is now complete, and include a new spur trail with a beautiful view of Bear Brook, a great spot for birdwatching. Future trail amenities will include trail markers and benches. Many thanks to all the volunteers!