Boy Scout troop building the new trail

Burlington Selectmen, Dan DiTucci (left) and Ralph Patuto listen to Lexington Selectman Norman Cohen at the dedication ceremony for the information kiosk built at the entrance to the Landlocked Forest.

Burlington Landlocked Forest - 4min from David Darby on Vimeo.

NEWS / UPDATES

• Guided Walks this Spring
  
  Sat, March 31 and Sat, April 28th
  Guided walks in March and April will be led by a naturalist who works at Massachusetts Aududon Society. Please join us for a careful look at the forest in the spring.
  
  Meet at 10:30 am at Turning Mill Road parking area.
  Or meet us at 10:15 am in the parking lot at Burlington Town Hall and we'll caravan over to the Landlocked Forest.

• The Get Out and Bike event in September was a big success. It was co-sponsored by the Burlington Conservation Department, the Friends of the Landlocked Forest, Greater Boston New England Mountain Biking Association and LL Bean Outdoor Discovery School, a wonderful collaboration of four groups who want to protect the Landlocked Forest and help people enjoy it.

• In addition, the October Trail Runners' Race sponsored by Trail Animals Running Club (TRAC) was a rousing success. Everyone had a good time and they raised over $750 which they donated to People Helping People for the Burlington Food Pantry at the Burlington Board of Selectman's meeting on Oct. 20th.
  
  

• Boy Scouts Build New Trail in the Landlocked Forest

On Saturday, May 14, Burlington’s Boy Scout Troop 511 teamed up with members of the New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) to build a new trail in the Landlocked Forest. The project – coordinated with the Friends of the Landlocked Forest and approved by the Burlington Board of Selectmen – created a trail that makes access to the property and its trail system easier for residents of all ages. The existing trail under the power lines from the Lexington parking lot is quite steep in places and is less suited for the casual walker.  NEMBA’s certified trail builders showed the scouts how to use their tools safely and the whole crew headed out to the pre-marked trail.  After four hours of removing branches, rocks, vines, loose soil, and other obstacles the trail was finished. The next step is a bench or two that will be built as part of an Eagle Scout project.

• Volunteers Build new Boardwalk in the Landlocked Forest

More than 25 volunteers turned out to build a new boardwalk in the Burlington Landlocked Forest on Saturday, May 7th.  The project was carried out by the Friends of the Burlington Landlocked Forest and the Boston chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA).  The 140-foot boardwalk crosses a rocky stream and wetland area and connects the eastern and western sections of the forest.  The boardwalk is made from arsenic-free pressure treated wood and is expected to last at least 25 years.  The Burlington Board of Selectmen approved the project and the Friends of the Landlocked Forest raised $1,600 from more than 60 donors to pay for the materials.  NEMBA provided both experienced volunteers and the specialized tools needed to create a boardwalk in the forest.

Click here to Watch the Volunteers Build the Boardwalk