Edward McDowell Lake Trail Maintenance

2009 marks the second year Preserve Land Works was chosen to maintain the trail system at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Edward McDowell Lake Project. The 1,200 acre tract of public land encompasses several miles of beautiful brooks, extensive wetlands, and unmanaged upland forests. The December 2008 ice storm toppled and damaged many trees, leaving the trails in terrible condition. We have been working hard to open the trails and fell hazard trees in close proximity to the trails. The West Ridge Trail follows the west side of the lake from NH Route 137 to the dam at the base of the lake. The trail passes through incredible mature forest well on its way towards attaining an 'old-growth' character. If you're up for a hike and would like to see something new, try this trail out, and enjoy the hard work we've been putting in for the publics benefit. Details can be found at the project webpage: http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/recreati/eml/emlhome.htm