Volunteers Move Rocks for CATS Grand Hike

CATS volunteers moving rocks off the trail. (Credit: CATS)

Last Saturday, CATS volunteers led by Trail Steward Bill Amadon, did a fabulous job getting the new Viall’s Crossing Trail ready for the Grand Hike. They moved rocks (literally!) which would get slippery when wet.

Thank you to Deirdre, Joe, Evelyn, David, Michael, Ed. Tom, Elise, Beth, and Tim!

This Saturday, April 28 – Help Prepare for the Grand Hike

You can help get trails ready for the Grand Hike. We want to finish Viall’s Crossing and hike parts of the Grand Hike route to remove fallen branches, cut leaning limbs, and make sure it’s ready for the big day. Can you imagine more fun than simply walking a trail and making it better for those who follow? (Well, yes, you probably could, but I think you know what I mean)

Please meet at 9:00 am at the Dogwood Bread Company in Wadhams. Arrive early, get some delicious food, and advance the “promote economic vitality” part of our mission. If you can help, would you let us know? Please call the CATS office (518-962-2287) or email info@champlainareatrails.com —Thanks!

Map of the 2018 Grand Hike

Here it is! The map of the Grand Hike showing how it starts at the Westport Train Station and goes to the Essex Inn. You’ll see the three oases with food, drinks, and fun. It all happens on Saturday, May 12. Click here for your copy. For more details about the Grand Hike and to register visit champlainareatrails.com.

About Champlain Area Trails (CATS)

Champlain Area Trails (CATS) is a non-profit organization, begun in 2009, which creates and maintains hiking and cross-country ski trails in the Champlain Valley that link communities, connect people with nature, and promote economic vitality. In its short history, CATS has developed 35 miles of trails that when added to existing trails, gets it half-way toward the long-envisioned goal of a 30-mile trail loop between Westport and Essex. CATS will extend its trails to neighboring towns and eventually connect them to trails in the Adirondack Mountains, Vermont, and Quebec. Learn more on the CATS website.