Building and Maintaining the Trail
The Three Eagle Trail is the result of many, many hours of labor and dedication. Much of the regular operational concerns are (absorbed by) Tara Lila, however a deep and dedicated network of local volunteers, community members, and investors are required to make it all work. Below are just some of the many images capturing the rich dedication to silent sports recreation in the Northwoods.
The first step in trail building.
Finding a great tree in the way...
Finding a way around a great tree.
Mike Robillard surveys Mud Creek
Trucks do the heavy lifting.
Driving pilings for the Four Women Boardwalk.
Building the Four Women Boardwalk
It's the details that matter.
Constructing a bypass to avoid dangerous intersection at Section 9 Road
Tara Lila staff prepare to install a bench near the Cranberry Boardwalk.
Volunteers grooming the cross-country ski trail clear an obstruction
Winter storm cleanup brings out the best in Christopher Nafziger.
Tara Lila staff clear trees and debris off the trail after a storm.
Standard grooming equipment for classic and skate cross-country skiing.
Local volunteers clear debris from the trail surface after a major winter windstorm.
Major storm damage near the Highway 45 parking lot gate requires a professional tree service.
Students from HoneyRock clear brush on the Four Women Boardwalk for their service project.
HoneyRock volunteers clear the trail corridor