Helen's Bridge Day I

Volunteers from the Mad River Ridge Runners were hard at work today replacing Helen's Bridge which is located adjacent to the Mad River near trail junction WN 50. The planking and cross beams were starting to show their age and the decision had been made to replace the bridge.

Helen's Bridge is named after Helen Cruickshank a pioneering member of the Mad River Ridge Runners. A granite memorial to Helen is located just to the north of the bridge.

Trail Master Marty De Heer arrived with his own personal tractor and the dismantling of the bridge was underway.

The old bridge was quickly stripped down to the steel beams underneath and the process of laying down the new cross members began.



The new deck is wider and more stable than the old bridge and it should be easier for the groomers to pass by.
Another work day will be scheduled to complete work on the bridge.

Today was a beautiful fall day in the valley and a special thanks goes out to the club members who volunteered their personal time to help with this project.