JORBA would like to thank the many volunteers that came out to work on Ringwood trails in 2017. Together we completed the Crossover/Ringwood-Ramapo west end re-route to the alternate bridge just south of Mill pond. We also built the new "State Line Trail" which is close to a mile long. This trail provides a safer and more enjoyable route through the woods to the Cooper Union north trailhead and to Sterling Forest without traveling on the busy Sloatsburg Rd.
In addition, we got a good start on the Crossover Trail re-route between Ringwood Manor and Shepherd Lake Rd. Part of that re-route included building a causeway and bridge across a wet area which took place November 15 - December 2 to avoid disrupting any sensitive habitat. Special thanks to Marc Perez for the loan of a Jorba Canycom, and to Ringwood State Park for providing the bridge materials. Also a special thanks to NYNJTC for the loan of a grip hoist and advice from their professional Trail Builder, Erik Mickelson. We also would like to thank Steve Boshart (55 hours) and Marianne Santangelo (41 hours) for your commitment and the many hours on this project. All of you were an important part of making this happen.
In 2017 Jorba volunteers at Ringwood State Park logged over 850 work hours on the trails. Those hours are valued at $17,850. by the State of New Jersey Parks department. Thanks to ALL volunteers! We will see you in the spring!
Canycom (mechanized wheelbarrow)
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