Construction and Extension
Between 1981 and 1984, the first 2.7 miles (4.3 km) of the 8-foot (2.4 m) wide trail were paved and 16 bridges were constructed at a cost of $300,000. Easements across the 27 different parcels of land the path crossed were donated to the town.
A 2.6-mile (4.2 km) extension to the path was constructed between 1986 to 1989 at a cost of $380,000. In addition to the fundraising techniques used for the first leg, $120,000 was solicited from the town's tax funds. Due to the popularity of the first leg, the funds were granted. This second leg crossed land owned by 4 people, mostly agricultural land and included the construction of 4 bridges. When finished, the Bike Path was 5.3 miles (8.5 km) long, and had been completed at a cost of $680,000.
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