2023 was a year of ongoing maintenance and subtle improvements to harden trails and address damp areas. The milder winter combined with fall trail preparation for the spring, allowed trails to drain and dry more rapidly to welcome visitors throughout the season. Watch your email inbox and our social pages for alerts about trail rerouting and improvement efforts throughout 2024.
Just a reminder that there are no paid staff or regular day-to-day trail-keepers responsible for trail maintenance in the Reservation; instead all of this work is accomplished by volunteers who recognize a need and take action individually and collectively with friends. So a big “Thank you!” to the volunteers who help keep trails safe for all to enjoy.
There are ways that you too can help — there is always a need for simple improvements like picking up trash, removing fallen branches, cutting / breaking off overgrowth, or adding a few more flat rocks every time you visit to gradually armor a wet spot. If you have any questions, would like to help, or need to report any issue with a Hilltop trail, please contact Geordie Smith, Trails Captain.
