Trails

Trails in the conservation easement are one element in Two Echo's Common Land Vision for the woods. Two miles of color coded marked trails have been developed as shown in thumbnail here of the trail map. The map is available for download as a pdf.

The Commons Committee is responsible for developing the trail system under the Community's Trail Development Plan.

Common Land Vision

The Common Land Vision is designed to present a broad picture of acceptable uses/changes of our common land that are in keeping with the community's general objectives, principles and desires, and acceptable locations for such uses/changes. ... The Common Land Vision is designed to be simply an agreed upon, "big picture" which will be a guide as individuals and the community move forward with the specific uses/changes of the land.

Woods

Trails in the woods are now cleared and marked for walking, horseback riding, mountain biking and cross-country skiing. Additional trails have been created to access interesting locations within our property such as the large rock in the northwest woods. Also in the woods closest to the community tree houses, forts and tire swings have been erected by the Two Echo children (and made safe by some adults). Picnicking sites develop where community members have found their "favorite spots" along the trails. The trees in the woods are maintained and managed according to our community forestry plan. Firewood and Christmas trees are cut in accordance with this plan and any new trees and bushes planted are in keeping with the management strategies of the plan.