June 8, 2010
· Filed under Uncategorized
The Switchback Gravity Railroad Foundation would like to reconstruct the mechanized railroad that historically existed on Mt. Pisgah in Jim Thorpe. This is currently the site of the Switchback hiking and biking trail. They would like to start with a cog railway up the Pisgah Plane from the Sam Miller Field. This development would ruin the quiet hiking and biking atmosphere of Mt. Pisgah, destroy a well used community park, and create an influx of traffic into a residential neighborhood. The JTTC would like to recommend improvements to the Indian Path multi-use trail as an alternative. Please attend the meeting this Thursday at 6:30 at St. John’s Church in Jim Thorpe noted below and voice your opposition to the railway plan. Or send an email to Mr. Taggart. I will be out of town of business and will not be able to attend.
Thank You!
![Text Box: NOTICE The Switchback Gravity Railroad Foundation will hold an Open House on Thursday, June 10, 2010, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the St. John’s Lutheran Church, 6th and North Street., Jim Thorpe, PA. The purpose of the meeting is to present the preliminary findings of the Foundation’s Feasibility Study, outline the proposed next steps and receive public comments. While there will not be a formal presentation, visual aids and opportunities to ask questions of the consultant team will be provided. For additional information, Contact Glenn M. Taggart at 610-882-1571 or glenn@taggartassociates.com.]()
April 6, 2010
· Filed under Trail Conditions · Tagged tra
After a winter which saw some great XC Skiing and Snowshoeing, but not too much cycling, spring if finally here! This last weekend was a prefect kickoff. Most trails are nice and dry without a trace of snow. There are a lot of blow downs and small sticks on the trails from the high winds we have had. Please be a pal and pick up what you can. The Broad still has some standing water is spots, but that about it. Come up and enjoy.
January 1, 2010
· Filed under Trail Conditions
The new year brings a beautiful sunny day with a fresh coat of snow. We got about 3″ of the white stuff yesterday and last night, not enough for XC Sking, but perfect for a New Years day MTB ride. We are heading out at noon with Dan and Jen. It looks like the snow conditions should be good for riding all weekend, so come up and start 2010 right! Reminder, it is archery and flintlock season until the 9th.
December 5, 2009
· Filed under Uncategorized
Hunting Season! It is advised that you stay out of the woods, it is rifle season until the 12th. Sundays are the exception.
