Red Trail Wanderers
The Red Trail Wanderers maintain trails and organize hiking activities at Onteora Scout Reservation, Livingston Manor NY. (Theodore Roosevelt Council)
The Red Trail Wanderers maintain trails and organize hiking activities at Onteora Scout Reservation, Livingston Manor NY. (Theodore Roosevelt Council)
As part of the Onterora Alumni Association, we run several trail work weeks a year and welcome all scouts, scouters and friends of Scouting who would like to help.
As part of the Onterora Alumni Association, we run several trail work weeks a year and welcome all scouts, scouters and friends of Scouting who would like to help.
Spring Work week June 1-9, 2024
Spring Work week June 1-9, 2024
Onteora Scout Reservation
Onteora Scout Reservation
Annual trail work week
Annual trail work week
Help improve the trails, help remove beech trees
Help improve the trails, help remove beech trees
SPACE IS LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 10 PARTICIPANTS PER DAY
SPACE IS LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 10 PARTICIPANTS PER DAY
Each Spring and Fall we have a very special week devoted to one thing, and one thing only- - the trails at Onteora.
Each Spring and Fall we have a very special week devoted to one thing, and one thing only- - the trails at Onteora.
And your help is needed, for as you know, trails need regular maintenance, from painting blazes to pruning back undergrowth.
And your help is needed, for as you know, trails need regular maintenance, from painting blazes to pruning back undergrowth.
The spring weekend of June 1-9, 2024 will concentrate on clearing trails and re-painting blaze marks.
The spring weekend of June 1-9, 2024 will concentrate on clearing trails and re-painting blaze marks.
There are now 20 miles of marked trails at OSR so it will require plenty of help to make sure they are in good shape, not just for summer campers, but for the troops that come up in late spring and the fall to enjoy a good hike.
There are now 20 miles of marked trails at OSR so it will require plenty of help to make sure they are in good shape, not just for summer campers, but for the troops that come up in late spring and the fall to enjoy a good hike.
So, if you're up for a week of work (or any part or the week), and the camaraderie of like-minded souls, then register and come for the weekend.
So, if you're up for a week of work (or any part or the week), and the camaraderie of like-minded souls, then register and come for the weekend.
Bring a day pack, and any of the following: loppers, shears, bow saws, hand clippers, shovels, and pinch bars.
Bring a day pack, and any of the following: loppers, shears, bow saws, hand clippers, shovels, and pinch bars.
Oh, and did we mention:
Oh, and did we mention:
Meals will be provided, under the direction of Chef Steve Shull, with all meal expenses covered by the Onteora Alumni Organization.
Meals will be provided, under the direction of Chef Steve Shull, with all meal expenses covered by the Onteora Alumni Organization.
Our May weekend 2018 at OSR.
Our May weekend 2018 at OSR.
Re-Marked and cleared the Red Trail
Re-Marked and cleared the Red Trail
Re-Routed the White trail and completed painting blazes and finished the gps track
Re-Routed the White trail and completed painting blazes and finished the gps track
Completed a new trail map. Now with 20 miles of trails in OSR and connections to 450 miles of Catskill trails.
Completed a new trail map. Now with 20 miles of trails in OSR and connections to 450 miles of Catskill trails.
Volunteers needed !
Volunteers needed !
The Red Trail Wanderers are always looking for new members. Want to get involved in leading hikes? Help maintain our trails? Develop trails guides? Get scouts involved in hiking? Network with other in the Catskill region? - Then join us.
The Red Trail Wanderers are always looking for new members. Want to get involved in leading hikes? Help maintain our trails? Develop trails guides? Get scouts involved in hiking? Network with other in the Catskill region? - Then join us.