Our Trail Wish List
(last updated 8/25/11)
Created with youth organizations in mind, but certainly open to anyone wanting to lend a hand with Trail maintenance and
enhancements. Please contact the Friends of the Milford Upper Charles
Trail for more information & to learn how you can be part of
the Trail legacy (email: trail@milfordtrail.org)
1. Adopt-A-Trail Program (phase 1 & phase 2 sections available)
– Cleaning, edging and participating Bi–Annual trail wide clean
up days. Weeding and Trimming and general maintenance of the trail
is expected for this free adoption program.
Adopt a Trail
Information can be found here
Current Adoptees: Alternatives Unlimited, Midtown Family Fitness
Center, Montgomery Lodge Masons AF & AM, Milford Italian American
Veterans, Hockamock Area YMCA & Wegman’s
2. Information Kiosks (phase 2 Hopkinton & Holliston trail
heads) – Provide trail map details, important safety facts, upcoming
trail events & general information to users of the trail
3. Doggie Clean–up Stations – (phase 2 sections) – Enable man’s
‘best friends’ to enjoy the trail responsibly with the addition
of 3 more doggie clean up stations. (The Friend’s purchase replacement
bags & the parks dept refills & empties trash receptacles
regularly.)
4. WebSite Design & Maintenance – Volunteer to use your creative
talents while assisting in educating Friends and community about
this amazing gem!
5. Disabilities Enhancements – Help our disabled friends expand
their enjoyment of the trail with the addition of concrete pads
& identifiers for existing bench locations, Braille maps at
info kiosks, etc
6. Trash & Recycle Containers – Leave No Trace by keeping trash
& recyclables off the trail & out of harm’s way for our
wildlife friends
7. Educational Programs – Help educate everyone on proper Trail
etiquette from bikers to roller bladers to pet owners to walkers,
Learn more about the abundance of wildlife along the Trail, Promote
environment friendly “green” activities. Let’s keep everyone &
our beautiful Trail a safe & healthy community asset!
8. Tree Buffer Zones & Invasive Weed Management – The rail
trail provided train access to businesses for many years and today
continues that access from a different perspective. Maintaining
the serenity and beauty of the natural setting with tree lined buffer
zones would complement both the commercial & nature views. Equally
important, managing the invasive species threatening to choke out
native plants along the trail.
9. Trail Signage – Trail names, interesting spots, mileage markers
& painted stencils on the path, directional pictures similar
to those used on other bike trails. Help get everyone moving in
the same direction safely while learning & enjoying all the
wonder nature has to offer along the way.
10. Bike Racks (at trail heads) – Stopping for a picnic, to watch
a ball game or to visit a nearby business, store & lock your
bike nearby. (Note: Friendly’s welcomes trail users)
11. Overlook areas – Development of scenic overlook spots near Louisa
Lake & some of the other water holes along the trail will provide
excellent opportunities for de–stressing.
