August 22, 2007

Kyserike Road to Lucas Ave.
Bill Miller and Alex Averin continue work on the de-rooting.
Photos: Alex Averin

An obvious trip hazard.

This root is probably 5 inches in diameter.

The trench resulting from the removal of the above root.

August 18, 2007

Kyserike Road to Lucas Ave.
This section has been plagued with many exposed roots across the trail, presenting a tripping hazard.
With the help of Community Service workers, we cleared about half mile of exposed roots and groomed the trail.
Photos: Alex Averin

Trail entrance at Kyserike Road - BEFORE ...

... and AFTER.

Community Service workers removing roots.

Chrysanthemums planted at the entrance.

August 3, 2007

We rented a brush mower to evaluate its effectiveness in clearing heavy brush. We cleared these sections:
Kerhonkson - Rt 44 to the baseball fields
Accord - Lucas Tpke Ext to Kyserike Rd
Photos: Alex Averin

A stretch between Lucas Ave Ext and Kyserike Rd - BEFORE

The same strech - AFTER

Another stretch between Lucas Ave Ext and Kyserike Rd - BEFORE

The other strech - AFTER

Click on the picture for a short video of the brush mower in action.

July 14, 2007

Additional work on the Hurley Section. Photos: Alex Averin
This section, connecting Hurley with Kingston, is currently closed due to washouts, but other upkeep must be done.

It doesn't take long for Nature to reclaim the Rail Trail.

Community Service crew hard at work. The Refreshment Wagon is nearby.

A lawn mower adds the finishing touch.

All help is appreciated. Here is our youngest volunteer.

July 2007

Work on the Hurley Section. Photos: Wally Cook

Jim Embry and Natalie Woodard gussy up the Hurley Reformed Church berm along the Hurley section of the O&W trail.

Holley Carnright and other members of the Hurley Republican Club work on their adopted berm.

Fred Klun and Charlie O'Keefe install one of seven interpretive signs along the O&W section in Hurley.
The signs were made possible by a grant from the Hudson River Greenway.

June 2007

Route 213 to Rest Plaus Road. Photos: Alex Averin

Fresh fruit to help sustain our energy.
Fruit courtesy of Emmanuel's Marketplace, Stone Ridge

Nick Mercurio consults with Eunice Shumalski.

Trail Coordinator Sheldon Quimby clearing the trail.