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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…
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Guided Trail Walk to the Eagles’ Nest
NOTE DATE CHANGE DUE TO SATURDAY’S RAIN FORECAST! Expect muddy/slippery areas on the trail after a significant rain, so be sure to wear good shoes or boots. Sunday, March 24, 1:00 p.m. leaving from Claudius Crozet Park. Take a walk with members of the Trails Crew from Crozet Park to Lickinghole Basin. While passing several…
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Scoop Night at Crozet Creamery, Sunday 3/24
Crozet Creamery is hosting a Scoop Night for the CTC bridge fundraising effort on Sunday, March 24 from 5-8 PM. We will receive 25% of the proceeds and all of the tips. We’ll need a few volunteers to help sell raffle tickets. We are raffling a Pint Lab. The winner gets to design their own ice cream flavor…
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Build a Bog Bridge in Old Trail
We have been working closely with the county Parks & Recreation department to plan some trail additions in Western Park. Our most recent project was to re-open a trail that goes through an often-swampy area. We will improve the trail by adding a narrow bog bridge. The first phase requires one or two people on Wednesday,…
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Work Day in Old Trail, Saturday, September 16
We will do a good clearing of the Creekside Trail from Wellbourne Lane to Birchwood Hill Road on Saturday, September 16. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the trailhead at the intersection of Wellbourne Lane and Millstream Drive. We will use string trimmers, hand saws, loppers and pruners to widen the trail and clear away the…
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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 Days Wednesday, August 2 & Saturday, August 5
Trail Clearing in Westhall on Saturday, 8/5 We will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 5, to clear up the southwest section of the Crozet Connector Trail. We will use mowers, string trimmers, pruners and loppers to beat back weeds and vines, with the goal of clearing from Nicolet Court down to Lickinghole Creek,…
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Guided Trail Walk to Planned Lickinghole Creek Bridge, Saturday, August 12
On Saturday, August 12 at 9:00 a.m., take a walk with the trails crew to look at some areas of interest along Lickinghole Creek. We will visit the area where we are planning to build a pedestrian/bike bridge over Lickinghole Creek, connecting Cory Farm, Sparrow Hill, and Chesterfield Landing to the neighborhoods already benefitting from…
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Trail Corridor Opened in Foothill Crossing
We had a great turnout and finished clearing the trail corridor for the new connection from Park Ridge Dr to the Crozet Connector Trail. It’s open! But not finished, so be very careful. There are several steep parts, especially near the top. You will also see many small trees cut off about waist high. Beginning…
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Work Day July 8 to Open Foothill Crossing Trail
Albemarle County Parks and Recreation staff have flagged a new route to connect Park Ridge Drive to the Crozet Connector Trail in Foothill Crossing. The next step is for us to get out there and clear the route. We will be using loppers, pruners, and saws to remove underbrush and obstructing branches. We may also,…
