General Information: Scout
Projects
Raj’s Woods
Although you will not see it, Raj Nayak and Troop 88 did the first weatherproofing project
in May 1998. They did the work using rollers and brushes. This project sealed all the
bridges and boardwalks completed by the spring of 1998. The weather sealing preserves the
wood by sealing out water; otherwise even pressure treated wood can become saturated and
although you will not see it, Raj Nayak and Troop 88 did the first weatherproofing project
in May 1998. They did the work using rollers and brushes. This project sealed all the
bridges and boardwalks completed by the spring of 1998. The weather sealing preserves the
wood by sealing out water; otherwise even pressure treated wood can become saturated and
soft. It also darkens the wood slightly and hides the green color of the pressure
treatment.
A section of woods in an area that has a lot of boardwalks and bridges has been named
Raj’s Woods in his honor.
Brad’s Trail
The section of the trail near Chris’ Bridge was named for Brad Wertheim who, with
Troop 46, installed the signposts along the entire main trail marked with white circles.
This was the first project to extend through the County and Township parklands and was
completed in August 2000. For this reason the boundary area between the two was selected
as Brad’s trail.
Ian’s Creek
This website was created by Ian Thomas of Troop 154 in October 2001. We hope you visit
often and enjoy it as much as we do.
Since this project also includes information on both County and Township parklands the
tributary to the East Branch of the Middle Brook crossed by Chip’s Bridge has been
named Ian’s Creek.
Chips' Bridge
This project consisted of a 30-foot single span bridge with ramps over tributary to East
Branch, behind Chimney Rock Park. This bridge uses arched beams and handrails similar to
Tom's bridge.
The beams are 30 feet long, have a fifteen-inch arch and weigh 1,200 pounds each. They
were purchased from Enwood Structures of Louisville Kentucky who designed them to our
specifications. Designed, built and shipped to us they cost about $1,160.00 each and there
are three beams to support this six-foot wide bridge. The total length with ramps is 57
Feet. Chip Martin and Troop 46 completed it in February 1998.
