I'm not against new trails, but I wonder if they will provide ongoing funds to maintain the trail? There were no $ signs in those references. Without ongoing $$, or a large group of volunteers, it won't work out.dr_wu002 said:
The M-M trail, at least in Massachusetts, has been (I believe) maintained by the AMC and I should say, the maintenance has been superb. At least on the sections that I've been on. I don't know who is going to pay for maintenance in the future, but in the past it seems like it's been done by a well organized group of volunteers.Tom Rankin said:
Thanks for the link. 800 miles. At first I groaned when I saw that it linked with the Cohos Trail, but then again, maybe the M-M people can get together with the Cohos people and get the thing really going again.Amicus said:
dr_wu002 said:
Nothing personally except that the Cohos Trail has had a lot of problems over the years, unfortunately, and at times has appeared doomed. So, the linking of these trails to an apparent lost cause at first seemed auspicious but then again, the potential consolidation of resources for all the trails makes me feel more optimistic. In concept the Cohos Trail is pretty awesome but unfortunately it's had a string of bad luck and lack of funds. Perhaps its misfortune will now change.jrichard said:
I've never felt this way. I have not hiked the entire M-M Trail, yet, but the sections that I've been on have been incredible experiences. It's a very different experience than hiking in the Whites or VT or NY but not inferior, in my opinion. The trails are as rugged and the views oftentimes expansive... true, you're not nestled amongst high peaks, but the variety of terrain that you experience makes up for that. Close proximity for Massholes makes it a bit cheaper than driving to the Whites every weekend for me. And, while it doesn't replace the Whites (for me), it's a great supplement! Massachusetts has some nice forests and trail systems.Stan said:
