In 2020, the Ringwood Trail Crew recorded 612 volunteer hours. In April, James Bazzano and Tom Pannorfi organized work parties that Park Management permitted, while the Park was technically closed, due to Covid-19 restrictions. Strict mask protocol was observed, and social distancing encouraged. Standout projects include removal of a dilapidated 20+ year old bridge, that…
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Wawayanda SP/Black Bear Cycling Chapter Update
3/20/2021, Bill Romollino Not much new to report. Tackling trail maintenance in very small groups 1-2 people due to COVID-19. No new trail projects or re-routes in play. Working to finalize placement of repair kiosk near the park HQ and install. Continue to work with park staff on adopting and blazing social trails within the…
Belleplain Chapter Report
103 hours worked. Big blow down of large oaks. Took two, five hour days to clear. Six people each day. Trail is open and clear of debris, I ride it once a week to check. New brush hog is much easier to use and makes clearing trail very efficient. Could use two large hand saws.Jim Costello
Allamuchy Trail Crew Review 2020
215 hours Constant tree removal throughout the year Rock causeway (wet re-route) completed on White Trail Pink blazing on Lumpy Bumpy Extensive ‘brush-back’ at Deer Park and Tranquility side Kiosk maintenance Bridge repair on Allamuchy Pond Trail Continued closing of rouge trail on the lower Red Trail Lower Four Bump Alternate to Lumpy Bumpy (wet…
Baldpate 2020 Review
Approximately 40 hours of mainly trimming. Was approved to address bad areas on the Ridge Trail, which cutting nics was effective to address issues. Armoured an historically bad wet spot, approximately 10-15 feet in length, and it held up well over the winter. In October, walked one of the illegal trails with Alex Riveria, the…
2021 Jungle Habitat Update
Because of COVID, we had no large group sessions. Early in the season we did a lot of maintenance, from minor re-routes to clearing of lesser used trails, in particular Fish, Goat, Boulderdash, and Otterslide. After years of work, multiple site visits and collaborating with the NY/NJ Trail Conference, we received approval for the Tapawingo…
Chapter Report for Lewis Morris
CHAPTER REPORT FOR LEWIS MORRIS March 2021 Greg Murray Synposis: New Trails Director Amy Lutsko began tenure in second half of 2020. Has carte blanche to design and implement her vision. Seeks to revamp Lewis Morris, Pyramid Mountain and Tourne and is drafting a strategic plan. Current focus on Lewis Morris and Pyramid (latter is…
Sourlands Chapter Report
2020 was a quiet year for Trail Maintenance at Sourlands, but a huge year for park use due the pandemic and its consequences. The Parks Commission suspended VPP for 2020, so no official trail work days for JORBA or volunteers. The Park Rangers did a good job keeping the trails clear while being taxed by…
Stephens State Park Chapter Report 2020
Stephens State Park Chapter Report 2020 Volunteer Hours : Six Hundred Twenty Seven Volunteers: 41 Over 10 hours: 6 volunteers 8 hours: 9 volunteers Plenty of brush back, atv damage repair, water management and a major reconfiguration on Tally Hoe. The park has gotten very popular (what park has not?).
Atlantic County Chapter Report
Both the “Seaview Tract Trails” and “Estell Manor Park” are governed by the Atlantic County Parks Commission of which we have an outstanding relationship with. The “Port Trails” are governed by the Port Republic Town Government. We also have an outstanding relationship with them. We created a Facebook page “Atlantic County MTB Group” in order…