Appalachaian Trail boardwalk crossing at the Great Swamp

The Appalachian Trail (AT) boardwalk crossing at the Great Swamp in Pawling, NY was completed in July 2012.  My sister and I went on a small hike today - New Year's Day 2013 - on this newly constructed walkway.  This 1,600-foot, oak-decked boardwalk and 34-ft bridge over the Swamp River is the culmination of two and a half years of work.  The storms over the past decade — along with a beaver dam – had created many problems crossing the Great Swamp so the walkway was constructed by over 75 volunteers to keep the trail open and easily accessible.  It is an easy walk and offers great views of the cat tails, mountains and swamp river.