I remembered this trail from when I was in the scouts in the 70's. I google searched and found this info. Does anyone have any more info on this trail?
http://thedailysentinel.c...e1-b5e0-001cc4c002e0.htmlBoy Scout Troop 44 and a reformed committee are attempting to reestablish River Mont Cave Historic Trail near Bridgeport.
The trail was established in April 1967 by the late G.C. Barham and Don Abbott of Boy Scout Troop 65. It begins in Bridgeport at the Bridgeport Walking Bridge and travels 15 miles ending at Russell Cave National Monument.
The River Mont Cave Historic Trail committee is a non-profit organization that has been reestablished to repair and maintain the trail. Its board of directors are: Randy Smith, Glen Hill, Grant Barham, Warren Witcher and Mary Jo Blevins Hackworth. The men were all scouts and walked the trail in the 1960s.
The River Mont Cave Historic Trail is named for the mountains, caves, valleys and rivers in the area. It winds across mountains, through beautiful valleys and near the river offering spectacular beauty for all to see.
The trail was established to train youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities, educational programs and career oriented programs in partnership with community organizations. It serves in preservation and protection, interpretation of plants and trees by appropriate signage and enhances the partnership between the National Park Service, state and local governments and citizens groups.
The committee needs help with the restoration project. Local scouts, individuals or other group are encouraged to volunteer to help with the task. For more information call 256-495-2672.
