Spring is here!

President’s Note Winter is over, the snow is gone in the valleys and will soon be clear in the high woods as well. It’s time to check trail conditions and clear small branches. No major tree damage was reported at our board meeting a few weeks ago, the ice was not bad this year. We are fortunate that Wapack and side trails are on mostly solid, well drained ground. At this time of year there can be a temptation to walk around significant mud, but it’s best to keep to the middle and don’t widen the treadway. The organization still…

President’s Note As I sit here in sunny, windy, arid, mountainous Crete on vacation, it is hard to think about the hills and woods of the Wapack Trail. But the newsletter for the Friends must go out on time, and technology allows me to write and share with ease. Looking back over the past six months, our organization continues to do well. The archives are now at the Monadnock Center for History and Culture, in proper archival containers. A searchable index is being developed, and we have a plan for adding new materials. I would like to thank Michelle Stagl…

The Friends of the Wapack (FoW) is proud to announce the completion of a long-anticipated archival project preserving the history of one of New England’s oldest hiking trails. With the collection now fully digitized, it will be permanently housed at the Monadnock Center for History and Culture, ensuring public access for generations to come. The Wapack Trail, a 21.5-mile route from Mt. Watatic in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, to North Pack Monadnock in Greenfield, New Hampshire, was completed in 1923 and remains a beloved destination for hikers and nature lovers. Since the 1980s, the Friends of the Wapack’s historical collection has been…