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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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Work Day – Creekside Trail
The Creekside Trail in Old Trail is due for some mowing and trimming. We will use string trimmers to clear weeds and grass, mow the section up to Jarmans Gap Rd., and lop and prune branches and vines along the trail. We also have a section of boardwalk that needs to be replaced, so if…
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Work Day – Summer Cleanup of Chesterfield Landing Trail
It;s time to clear out the trail from Chesterfield Landing, past Sparrow Hill, to Cory Farm. We haven’t been there yet this summer, and some heavy rains have left it in need of TLC. We will mow and trim grass and weeds, clear away deposited debris, lop and prune branches and vines, and move the…
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Mow and Trim Rowcross Trail
The Rowcross Trail in Old Trail is due for a good trimming. We will use string trimmers, mowers, loppers, and pruners to cut back this summer’s growth. We will start early to get ahead of the summer heat. Bring your own tools or use ours. Wear sturdy shoes or boots (not flip flops) and bring…
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Monthly Meeting June 26
Everyone is invited to join us at our meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, at Starr Hill Brewery on Three Notched Road in Crozet. Look for us behind the glass wall! Summer is our busy time, and there are lots of plans to discuss and lots of ways to get involved. Plus it’s…
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Be Part of Crozet’s Independence Day
The Crozet Trails Crew is a frequent beneficiary of the generosity of the community. Here’s a chance for us to express our gratitude by supporting the celebration on Saturday, July 5, at King Family Vineyards. We will be manning an gate, collecting entrance donations. There is an early shift 5-7 p.m., and a busier shift…
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Trim & Prune Connector Trail, June 7
It’s time to take back the trail from the spring’s exuberant growth! We will take a morning to prune and trim the entire Connector Trail, from the park to Westhall. We are hoping for a large turnout, so we can separate into 3 or 4 groups to address different areas simultaneously. This is a great…
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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…
