Work Day Saturday, January 12 at Lickinghole Basin
Portions of the trail at Lickinghole Basin need drainage improvements
WORK DAY CANCELLED DUE TO COLD TEMPERATURE AND CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS.
Meet at 9 a.m. on Saturday, January 12, at the trail entrance on Lake Tree Lane in Western Ridge (From Three Notch’d Road, turn on to Park Ridge Drive, go over the railroad overpass then first left on to Lake Tree Lane. After 5th right (Vista View Lane) look for the trailhead on the right side of the street.)
We will be improving drainage on the soggiest parts of the trail — wear boots and clothes that will stand up to mud! We will have shovels and rakes, plus some pruners for general trail clearing.
I am considering offering a prize for the muddiest worker — come and see what it might be.
Check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Crozet-Trails-Crew-195317697171781) after 8 a.m. that morning in case we have to cancel due to weather.
Work Day Saturday, December 8 at Beaver Creek
We will have a CTC workday at Beaver Creek Reservoir Saturday, December 8, at 9:00 am. We will remove several trees that have fallen over the trail, work on improving the trail in some muddy areas, and carry a bench down the trail to place on a point overlooking the reservoir. Meet at the parking lot on the right side of Browns Gap Turnpike immediately after crossing the dam. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, work gloves, and warm clothing. Bring your own tools or use ours. Check our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/
The Trails Crew in the news
We’ve had some great media coverage recently. You might like to watch/read:
From NBC 29: Click here to watch their story
From CBS 19: Click here to watch their story
and in C-Ville Weekly, this great story
And here’s the presentation that Terri Miyamoto gave at the Crozet Community Advisory Committee in September
2018 5K Trail Race
Announcing our race for 2018!
When: Saturday, October 6, 2018
Where: Claudius Crozet Park, Crozet, Virginia
What time:
7-8 a.m.-Day-of registration/packet pick-up at Crozet Park YMCA
8 a.m.– Kids Run starts
8:30 a.m.– Start of 5K race
9:30 a.m. (or earlier)– 5K awards ceremony
9:45 a.m.– Timing closed (walkers can take their time, the course won’t close until all participants finish)
10 a.m.-6 p.m.– Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival
The Kids Run course:
The kids run (for kids aged 1 to 7 years) will start at the 5K start line (just south of the soccer field) and will be run around the soccer field so that the kids will be visible from the field at all times. Parents are welcome to run/walk with their kids. No fee for kids run, but please include their info on the registration page (see below).
The 5K course:
The Crozet Connector Trail (Crozet Greenway), starting and finishing at Crozet Park. This is a somewhat rugged trail course with a few stream crossings and varied trail conditions through scenic eastern Crozet. Prepare to get dirty, but in a fun way. 🙂
The PERKS:
1-day-only access to the Crozet Connector Trail (Thanks to the property owners who have granted 1-day race access).
Race shirt and prize give-away eligibility ($20 value).
Entry into the Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival for the day ($6 value).
Overall male and female winners of the 5K race will have a trail bridge named in his/her honor (PRICELESS).
Fee:
$20 on-line, $25 Friday October 5 (6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Crozet Library parking lot) and day-of race.
Proceeds:
Support the work of The Crozet Trails Crew (CTC), made up of community members who are interested in helping plan, build, and promote pedestrian and bicycle trails in and around Crozet, Virginia.
If you are a business wanting to get involved or someone who would like to volunteer for either event, please contact Colleen (colleenc@crozettrailscrew.org)
YOU CAN ALSO REGISTER IN PERSON (INCLUDES PACKET PICK-UP FOR ALL REGISTRANTS):
Friday, October 5, 6-8 p.m., Crozet Library parking lot in downtown Crozet, VA
Saturday, October 6th, 7-8 a.m. at the Crozet Park YMCA
Included with your registration:
Race shirt, designed by local designer
and sponsored by local businesses.
Lots to Do with the Crew in June
We have several work days scheduled:
- June 9 to trim the Connector Trail at Foothill Crossing
- June 23 to trim the Creekside Trail in Old Trail
- July 14, location will be determined by the beginning of the month
We are also preparing for the Independence Day celebration on June 30.
Sign up here to sell beer and show up at Crozet elementary by 4:30 that afternoon to walk in the parade.
Our monthly meeting will be at 6:30 on June 28. Come and meet the Crew!
