This past weekend we stumbled upon these Digital Dogtown Markers on the Dogtown Square trail. Each have a map with a QR code to scan. Each sign has information on the stops along the trail, similar to the signs on the Harborwalk around town. I didn’t have my phone on me, so I didn’t get to check it out for myself. Next time, I’ll bring my phone and see what I’m missing.
It was nice to get outside and enjoy the area. Coconut especially liked the walk. She climbed the giant boulders and rolled in the leaves. I made sure to check her good for ticks and luckily didn’t find any. We saw a few others on the trail; people riding bikes, dirt bikes, walking dogs and taking photos.
It’s nice to have such a peaceful escape so close to home.
UPDATE: From Linn Parisi: Alan Davis did this project towards his Eagle Scout Award. He did the research, organizing, etc. and did a great job.
Thanks Linn for a little more background. Great job Alan!
~Alicia
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Alicia: Riverdaler Alan Davis did this project towards his Eagle Scout Award. He did the research, organizing, etc. and did a great job. It’s wonderful that so many are being introduced to the wonders of the Common Settlement, Dogtown.
Thanks for the info Linn!
Where is the entrance? I tried to find it one time. I was near Cherry St. I think.
The Entrance is on Dogtown Rd. off Cherry Street. Look for the sign at the end of the road.
Thank you.
I also found the boulder trail enterance on a map. It will be on my list to do when we come up.
Are there other places to enter the trail?
Yes there are. I think Dogtown Books on Main street has Maps of Dogtown you can purchase.
I saw these a few weeks ago and thought they were very cool. Sadly some people who really need to get a life have destroyed it all.
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/local/x1916526234/Digital-Dogtown-in-ruins
I hope the contributions roll in so the Scouts can get right back out there and do it again. If they need help, just post here and Rubber Duck will pitch in. The lesson Alan Davis learns from this besides being an awesome individual who originally did this but to not let the bastards get him down.
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