A number of local officials took their first look at the area on the northeast side of Cook Pond that is being considered for trail development. The exploration took place on November 19, 2012, starting from the Dwelley Street entrance to Cook Pond and proceeding to the public boat ramp at the west end of Henry Street. "There is a lot of overgrowth that will have to be cleared," stated Fall River Mass In Motion coordinator Julie Kelly. "But once done, the trail will offer magnificent views of the Pond and the natural setting in that part of the City," she added. The project is being led by Kelly as part of the Fall River Mass in Motion effort to create walkable and bikeable spaces throughout the City to make it easier for residents to stay fit. Click here and here for photos and video of work done earlier in the year by a crew from the Trustees of Reservations Conservation Corps. For information about plans to develop a path around Cook Pond, contact Fall River Mass In Motion coordinator Julie Kelly at 508-324-2405. (Photos courtesy of Julie Kelly)

(Top row) Kelly Whitmore of the Trustees of Reservations and Emily Hamilton of Davey Resource Group explore the area where the trail will be constructed along with Richard Urban of the Friends of Cook Pond. (Middle row, left and right) Mr. Urban and Gilbert Mello take pictures along the shore of Cook Pond where the trail will be built. (Middle row, center) State Representative Paul Schmid's aide, Anthony Veillieux, joins Mr. Urban on the exploratory walk. (Bottom row, right) Fall River Mass In Motion coordinator Julie Kelly joins the group for a photo.