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Join Us for a Work day this Saturday Morning
Before school starts, let’s get out there and clean up the Crozet Connector Trail! We will meet this Saturday, Aug. 20, at 8:00 am at Crozet Park near the Dog Park (park in the lower parking lot and walk down past the soccer field). We will be mowing and trimming the trail around the dog…
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Mowing the Lower Westhall Trail
On Saturday, July 16, the Crew took the mowers and string trimmers out to Westhall – it was time to get the Lower Westhall trail in shape for the summer. This lovely trail covers a U-shape path from Nicolet Court down the hill toward Lickinghole Creek. After following the creek for a short distance, it…
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Come visit the CTC booth!
Hey all! The Crozet Trails Crew will have an informational booth this Saturday at the StarrHIll IPA Jambeereeee. (noon-6pm). There will be beer, music, games, beer, and booths. And beer. Stop by, drink great beer from all around the area, and say Hi to the CTC folks! http://starrhill.com/ipa-jambeeree/
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New Bridge at Lickinghole Basin
The Trails Crew was out at Lickinghole Basin again, to replace a bridge that had seen better days. The weather cooperated, and we had enough hands to finish up while the sun was still shining. Thanks especially to Lucas and Andy, from the Field School, for their interest in trail development.
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Saturday at Lickinghole Basin – Have a Seat!
The crew had a productive morning re-routing the trail around a marshy spot on the basin and placing our first bench, in a nice shady spot with a view of the water birds. It’s just a short walk to enjoy the natural beauty of this lovely area right in Crozet!
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The Crew Has Been at Work
Spring weather has brought out the Trails Crew on several work days recently. We have made improvements to a bridge next to the Dog Park in Crozet Park, adding hand rails. We have re-routed the top of the trail in Foothills Crossing slightly, to make it less steep. And while we were out, we’ve cut…
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Shenandoah National Park Superintendent to Speak at Crozet Depot
On Saturday, April 9, Shenandoah National Park Superintendent Jim Northup will be at the Albemarle Adventure Center at the Crozet Depot to speak about the park and then lead a caravan of folks to do a hike with him. Unless there is a time change, we will meet at 10:00 a.m. with a departure to…
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Trails Crew vs Pine Tree
Members of the Trails Crew trimmed up the Connector Trail between Westhall and Foothills Crossing, including removal of a small tree that had fallen across the trail. The wet ground, high winds, and ice storm have caused several trees to fall this winter. The sooner we know about them, the quicker we can get them…
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Trails Crew at Work in Old Trail
Ten trail lovers showed up to tidy up the Creekside Trail in Old Trail. It’s in good shape and ready to walk! Just watch out for the muddy entrance to the trail at the western end, due to ongoing construction in the area. Thanks to all who came to help on a cold morning.
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Weekend Trail Work Day, February 27
We will have a work day on Saturday, February 27, starting at 9:00 a.m.. on the Creekside Trail. The work may include digging a shallow ditch to drain part of the trail, digging out tree stumps, and additional pruning and trimming. Check our calendar for directions to the location.
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Winter Weather Hits the Trail
The snow and ice earlier this week brought down some trees over the Crozet trails. Some of the Midweek Work Crew got out to clear them away and re-open the Connector Trail in time for the weekend. If you ever notice a problem along the trail, use the link on our Contact Us page to tell us…
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A Visit to the Blue Ridge Tunnel
On a very cold Saturday morning, some of the Trails Crew made a special visit to Claudius Crozet’s Blue Ridge Tunnel. It’s not yet open to the public, but eventually it will be part of a nice 3 or 4 mile walk through the mountain and back. Learn more at the Blue Ridge Tunnel Foundation’s web site.