Trailblazers on the move
ACTIVE PROJECTS - updated April 2025
Yancey County School Trails : Memorandum of Agreement signed with Yancey County Schools to develop a system of trails on public schools in Yancey County.
Partners: Yancey County Schools, Blue Ridge Riders, RoundRock Design
Rockingham County Woodland Trail: Proposal underway to Recreational Trails Program for a multi-use trail in the heart of Rockingham County in Wentworth.
Partners: Rockingham County Education Foundation, Rockingham County Tourism, Dan River Basin Association
Farris Memorial Park: Worked with partners to prepare and submit a Great Trails State Proposal for 4 miles of multi-use trail to the existing trail system at Farris Memorial Park. Components included: public input meeting, commitment to in kind contributions, agency reviews, proposal preparation.
STATUS: Waiting funding decision.
Partners: Town of Mayodan, Rockingham County Tourism, Dan River Basin Association
Hogan’s Creek Park: Worked with partners to prepare and submit a Great Trails State Proposal for 4 miles of multi-use trail to the existing trail at Hogan’s Creek Park. Components included: public input survey, commitment to in kind contributions, agency reviews, proposal preparation.
STATUS: Waiting funding decision.
Partner: Rockingham County Tourism
closed PROJECTS
YMCA Camp Consultation: Provided consultation for a YMCA camp, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive plan for trail development to secure resources effectively. We highlighted that making trails public could open opportunities for broader funding sources, including governmental grants. Conversely, maintaining private trail access likely necessitates a focus on private and foundation support. This guidance aimed to assist in strategic planning for sustainable trail development, ensuring the camp can achieve its goals while meeting community and financial realities. OUTCOME: Design and construction of new trail on the mountain behind the camp.