New England National Scenic Trail (NET) Land Protection Project
Volunteer trail maintainers on the Pelham section of the NET
Trailhead at NET Section 16 in Northfield
Under a contract with the Appalachian Mountain Club, CW completed a comprehensive survey of hundreds of land parcels along the 93 miles of the NET in Massachusetts to identify properties in need of trail easements or other protections with the aim of keeping the trail intact and moving various sections of the trail to better locations. During the next phase, conservation organizations will focus on implementing the recommended protection measures for many of these parcels with the goal of improving the trail experience and making the route as beautiful and walkable as possible into the future.