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Help Build a New Pedestrian Bridge!
The Crozet Trails Crew is raising money to build a bridge across Lickinghole Creek that will connect the trail from Westhall to Cory Farm, Sparrow Hill, and Chesterfield Landing, then, ultimately across Crozet Avenue to the network of bike/ped facilities in Old Trail! This project is a huge step forward in connecting the communities on…
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Clear Debris from the Creek
On Saturday, April 26, at 9:00 a.m. we will be clearing debris from the creek adjacent to the Connector Trail in two locations, one near the trailhead at Fairwinds Lane in Western Ridge, and the other at the bottom of the trail from Nicolet Court in Westhall. There will be some need to wade into the stream, so…
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Two Work Days for Bridge Building
The Trails Crew will be working with County Parks and Recreation to begin construction of three small bridges on the new trail in Western Park on Monday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 16, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Meet at the construction site (directions below). On April 14 we will be digging holes and setting the pilings. On April…
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Have You Seen the Crozet Eagles’ Nest?
Join the Crozet Trails Crew for a Guided Walk to see the eagles’ nest at Lickinghole Basin on Sunday, March 23, at 1:00 p.m. The eagles have been very active these last few weeks, so if we are lucky, we’ll see some eagle activity. Meet at the Crozet Park kiosk by the playground, at the end of the parking lot…
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Work Day in Old Trail
Third Time’s a Charm! Trail Day on Saturday, March 8th Hopefully we’re not jinxing this but there is no snow in the forecast for Saturday…so let’s try this again. Help us clear a new trail in Western Park! If you are interested in joining us, please do make sure to sign up HERE so that we can…
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CTC 2024 5k/10K
October 26, 2024 Thanks to everyone who came out on a beautiful morning to enjoy our trails! We’ve worked hard to get them back in shape after the recent flooding, so another big thanks goes out to all the volunteers who worked many hours in September and October. We had a great turnout and lots…
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New to Crozet? Guided Walk
Saturday, September 14 – 1:00pm Have you wondered about Crozet’s awesome trails? Join us on Saturday, September 14 at 1:00pm for a guided trail walk with the Crozet Trails Crew to see some trail highlights accessible from your front door! This is a 3 mile walk that will take about 1 1/2 hours. Wear comfortable walking…
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Sit, Stay, Crozet
Saturday, September 7 Please join the Crozet TAILS crew in Crozet Park on the 7th of September. For more information about the event, check out the Sit, Stay, Crozet information. Interested in volunteering for the event, click the button to join up!
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Volunteer Meeting – 08/22/24
Our August meeting will be Thursday, August 22nd at Starr Hill in Crozet! Potlucky should be there with delicious steamed buns and dumplings. There are lots of projects and events coming up in the next few months and we need help to plan and organize them! Starr Hill is located at 5391 Three Notch’d Rd…
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Recover from Debby! September Work Days
Next Work Day – September 28 We only have one more bridge to finish repairs on the Crozet trails! We have had fantastic participation from our Crozet trail users and lovers, plus help from Albemarle County Parks and Rec, and we’ve made great progress. Please be careful when using the temporary bridges, and pay attention…
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Crozet Car Show
Saturday, September 21 The Crozet Car Show has generously designated the Crozet Trails Crew as this year’s non-profit beneficiary. It will take place at Pollak Vineyards in Greenwood. Participants and spectators will be treated to a beautiful venue at the foot of the Blue Ridge and may enjoy food, music, wine tastings, DJ and raffle…
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Work Day July 6 at Lickinghole Basin
We will be cleaning up the trail with loppers, pruners, string trimmers, and mowers from Fairwinds Lane in Western Ridge to Lickinghole Basin on Saturday, July 6. Meet at the trailhead at the end of Fairwinds Lane (Use 922 Fairwinds Lane in your GPS) at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 6. Bring your own tools or use…
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Work Day June 1 in Chesterfield Landing
The trail from Oxbow Drive to Lickinghole Creek needs attention. We will trimming back grass, weeds, and overhanging branches, using hand tools and string trimmers, possibly a lawn mower. Our goal is to get it in pristine shape for a guided trail walk that afternoon. Meet at the trailhead in Chesterfield Landing (opposite 5436 Oxbow…
