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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,…
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Work Day on the Crozet Connector Trail, Saturday, June 24
Meet at the end of Fairwinds Lane in Western Ridge at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, June 24 to help clear the early summer growth from the Crozet Connector Trail. We will use hand tools and string trimmers to trim back bushes, vines, and weeds. Long pants and sleeves recommended, as well as work gloves and bug spray;…
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Watch a Video of the Crozet Connector Trail
Volunteer Mike Davis has created a video that shows the Crozet Connector. If you’ve never seen it, it’s fun to watch. If you walk it all the time, listen to Mike’s impressions of our beautiful greenway. Here’s the video. It’s about 39 minutes long.
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Work Day Saturday, May 27, in Old Trail
Meet at the intersection of Rowcross Street and Golf Drive in Old Trail at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, May 27 to help rebuild and widen a section of the trail along Lickinghole Creek. This is a beautiful, secluded section of trail but its location on a steep hillside continues to challenge us to maintain a safe, accessible…
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Trail in Foothill Crossing Has Been Closed
The trail from Park Ridge Drive to the Crozet Connector Trail has been closed. We are working with Albemarle County Parks and Recreation to find an alternative that does not infringe on private property. Until then, we recommend you enter the trail where it passes underneath Eastern Avenue, approximately ½ mile west.
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April CTC Meeting at Pro Re Nata
I promised to let you know whether we would meet at the brewery or at Crozet Park. I’m throwing my trust behind the weather app that tells me Thursday’s rain will hold off until later that night, so we’ll meet at Pro Re Nata, 6135 Rockfish Gap Turnpike, Crozet, at 6:30. Come a little earlier if…
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Guided Trail Walk to Lickinghole Basin, Saturday, April 15
Take a break from taxes and clear your head with a spring walk to a hidden gem. Lickinghole Basin is an exciting destination, one of the best places to see birds in Albemarle County. Even if you’re not an avid birder, it’s a beautiful walk, and we may see the bald eagles nesting across the…
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Work Day in Old Trail Saturday, January 21
We will be clearing fallen limbs from the trail behind Henley/Brownsville Schools, and pruning shrubs and brambles from the trail parallel to Rowcross and into Western Park. Meet at 9am at the switchback trail at the intersection of Rowcross St and Fielding Run Drive in Old Trail. Dress for the weather – it will be chilly.…
