DEC, Essex County, and the town of Keene have announced the details of the new, pilot Route 73 shuttle system that will launch on Saturday, Aug. 21. The shuttle system will operate on weekends and holidays through Monday, Oct. 11, and at no cost to riders. The new hiker shuttle route will start and end at the Marcy Field parking area and stop to pick up and drop off riders at three popular trailheads along the Route 73 corridor.