Volunteers log about 400 hours on Albany trails; machine work improves access

Sep 2, 2026

Commissioners reported ongoing trail maintenance this summer, including machine work, bridge and side-hill cuts and an estimated 400 volunteer hours so far; members noted limited erosion and ongoing blackberry/weeding efforts.

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Commission members reported extensive trail maintenance over the summer, including machine work on the West End and bridge and side-hill cuts that have made loops easier to walk. One member said, "There's about 400 hours of it so far," describing a combination of machine time and volunteer labor.

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