Ragged Island Cleanup

[Natt]

Originally Posted by secondcurve

These folks led the Castle in the Clouds land fundraising effort. Many people contributed from all walks of life. The idea was that the land would be protected and all would enjoy. Shortly after the land acquisition went through most of the land was closed to snowmobiling which had been an allowed use for years and years. It was very underhanded and deceptive. These people are not to be trusted.

Walked the Ossipees all my life and still can. I have seldom seen such a mess as the mounds of trash that uncaring snowmobilers littered the place with in the past. Hikers certainly did not summit Shaw with that amount of garbage to disgorge. As with many things, I'm sure that the few have blemished the many. The primary trails remain and I'm sure with thoughtful use the Ossipees will continue to be an enjoyable multi-use destination.