In an effort to bring back the American Chestnut tree to this regioin, the New London Conservation Commission has purchased saplings from the American Chestnut Foundation and planted them at the field, just past the kiosk.

Chestnut trees were very plentiful in the northeast until a blight wiped out the entire tree population. A new type of Chestnut has been developed and the NLCC is proud to be part of the repopulation effort.

A new kisok has been installed near the beginning of the trail. The kiosk has a bulletin board, a Mutt Mitt dispenser for dog walkers, and, most importantly, a sign which gives information about the history of property.

There is library box next to the kiosk so visitors can borrow a book or loan one for others to enjoy.

There is a new entry to the trail. Instead of starting out from Davis Hill Road, hikers will now enter from Rte. 103A, across from the Dartmouth Coach parking lot.

A new gate and signage have been installed to clearly show where the new entrance to the trail is located.

The entire trail has been resurfaced, providing hikers with a much nicer surface to travel.

Our thanks to out to Bob Harrington and the great folks at New London's DPW for doing such a terrific job.