Shoal Pond Trail

byron8 said:

There are currently no trail adopters for Shoal Pond Trail and, having been there recently, see that it's vastly overgrown in the southern sections. I'm pretty sure the foot traffic there is arguably the lowest in the region. But just in case - are there any volunteers, either to adopt or just to go out there and brush? Mind you, it takes 8 hrs of hiking time alone just to walk the trail from Zealand Rd (18 mi rt).

FYI - I can clearly see how some might have difficulty finding the trail from Stillwater Jct. Guidebook says bear left from the brook for 120 ft, then bear right - but there are several herd paths: not the right way to go. Proceed 100 ft (not 120) and look for obscure path.

PS - It is not currently as muddy/wet as some people think - really!

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byron8 said:

There are currently no trail adopters for Shoal Pond Trail and, having been there recently, see that it's vastly overgrown in the southern sections. I'm pretty sure the foot traffic there is arguably the lowest in the region. But just in case - are there any volunteers, either to adopt or just to go out there and brush? Mind you, it takes 8 hrs of hiking time alone just to walk the trail from Zealand Rd (18 mi rt).

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Fisher Cat said:

Crucial to this is the knowledge needed due to the fact that the standards of maintaining a trail on Federal Wilderness, are different from trails in other areas.

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byron8 said:

Thanks for following up Fisher Cat. As the AMC Carrigain Region Leader, I'm also glad to see the response. Shoal Pond Trail is actually divided into two adopter regions, and would love to have the support. I'm surprised more people don't visit this great trail in the Pemi Wilderness. Trail width is definitely narrower for wilderness regions - the southernmost 100 ft. of trail leading up to Stillwater Jct. however is -6 inches or so (that's negative 6 inches).

Thanks again!

Julie

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TJsName said:

I'm currently an adopter on the Mt. Tripyramid trail (still need to get to the North end of the loop, but the southern end is in good shape), so I'm familiar with the Wilderness maintenance guidelines. Should I reach out to you before I head out there this fall to see if more brushing is needed?

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Fisher Cat said:

Wow guys, talk about having some get-up-and-go! Truly appreciate your spirit and zeal! I would highlight the need to contact the AMC about volunteering. As an Adopter for 25+ years, and a Region Leader too, there is much to be taken into account. Here is a link, and you will notice the embedded link for an application and how to submit:

http://www.outdoors.org/conservation/trails/volunteer/adopt/adopt-orphan-trails.cfm

Crucial to this is the knowledge needed due to the fact that the standards of maintaining a trail on Federal Wilderness, are different from trails in other areas.

Hope things work out!

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