Pictured above is the new installed bridge that links the north side (Dawson Cres.) and south side (Miller Drive) trails through Hungry Hollow in Georgetown. Also shown is construction under way on the boardwalk on the north side. The boardwalk is necessary to protect the delicate environment and make the trail passable during wet weather. This new link will be welcome by all of the trail users since it doubles the trails that are available from any entry point to the trails network.
In conversation with the contractors I heard that virtually every resident who has approached the construction site has commented on how pleased they are that the Town is investing in the valley. This is great feedback. It isn't surprising since anyone who has walked these trails will appreciate what a treasure we have in this valley and how accessible it has become with the formalization of the trails.
Providing our residents with the ability to stroll through a natural area in a valley setting allows them to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life. Suddenly you can hear the birds singing. Most of the time you can't see any housing or buildings of any kind. You would be hard pressed to know exactly where you are. It really is a great escape.
Congratulations to our Town staff for designing this wonderful project and thanks to our contractors for doing such a great job with very limited damage to the surrounding area.
It was grand to see so many people, including young ones, enjoying the trails and that bridge during the last few lovely days and all of March break. I walked the Hungry Hollow trail end to end several times this past week and crossed paths with other people every few minutes the entire time. Many from Georgetown South seem to have found the bridge and lots were out enjoying the woods and creek. One little guy was catching crayfish. Two teenagers straddled an old willow over the creek and were playing guitars. The only downer was losing my glasses, which must have flipped out of a pocket. If anyone finds them . . . .
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