| These projects require approval from the
Shelton Trails Committee. |
1. Rec Path:
Build a bike-friendly bridge over a small stream located between Crab
Apple Circle and the powerlines. The bridge needs to be high
enough so it is not swept away during flooding, and wide enough so
bikers feel comfortable. This is a key section of trail that links
the Shelton Lakes region to Huntington Center, so we are upgrading the
trail here to be more bikeable, and the bridge would definitely help.
DONE |
| 2. Turkey Trot Trail:
Replace the existing bridge near Willoughby Road with a new
pressure-treated one that is bike friendly.
RESERVED. |
| 3. Reservoir Signs:
The names of three reservoirs were officially changed a few years
ago, but most people aren't familiar with the new names. Two of
the reservoirs, Pine Lake (aka "Shelton Reservoir") and Hope Lake (aka
"Nell's Rock Reservoir) are next to busy roads, so signs showing the new
names would help. The signs should be very easy to read from cars
passing by in both directions. |
| 4. Powerline & Gas Pipeline
Corridor south of Shelton Avenue: Pick up debris and
build bridges over the wet spots. The pipeline corridor is not
part of the official trail system at this time because of the wet spots.
Low spot on the pipeline corridor. The water in this picture is
lower than normal.
Debris found along the powerlines.
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5. Oak Valley Trail:
Stabilize the rock walkway leading up to the bridge near Hope Lake,
possibly using concrete. The rocks shouldn't wiggle when you step on
them. Ideally, make the walkway bike friendly by making the surface
even. DONE
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6. Oak Valley Trail along
Shelton Avenue: A drain along Route 108 dumps road sand across
the trail and into the adjacent wetlands. There used to be a sump for trapping
the sand nd a pipe to carry runoff under the trail, but it's full of sand.
The sand needs to be dug out of there. The trail could also be
benched into the slope, garbage picked up, and brushed cleared back from
the trail.
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| 7. Make signs: Large park
signs at park entrances should be clearly visible from passing cars and
with easy-to-read colors. The Abbey Wright entrance to Shelton
Lakes (the trailhead for Nell's Rock Trail) could use a sign now that
it's got a big new parking area, as well as Shelton Lakes both north and
south of the powerlines, and at Pine Lake.
Signs along the trail are always welcome. Bear in mind that they tend
to be vandalized quickly, however, especially in areas that get ATV
traffic, such as along the powerlines. |
| 8. Make Identification Markers
- to assist in emergency response. Specifics not yet determined.
May be mileage markers or intersection markers with a numbering system
that corresponds to a map. |
