Land deal adds to Appalachian Trail corridor
HINSDALE — A hiker's utopia of spectacular views toward Mount Greylock, the summit of Warner Hill along the Appalachian Trail has added protection courtesy of the National Park Service.
The park service, through the Trust for Public Land, has secured a 370-acre tract adjoining the 1,650-foot peak that expands the easterly corridor along the trail in the southern part of town.
"This project in Hinsdale will buffer the trail from incompatible development, protect the scenic views from Warner Hill, provide important wildlife habitat connectivity and improve outstanding recreational opportunities," said Hawk Metheny. Metheny is New England regional director for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the nonprofit dedicated to the preservation and management of the AT.
"Hinsdale is proud to have a section of the Appalachian trail wind through our community and contribute to the abundant open space that attracts visitors and enhances the qualify of life for our residents," said Town Administrator Ryan Aylesworth.
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