ACTIVE PROJECTS - updated may 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

Washington Mills Park: Led the team in development of a Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) proposal to develop the old Washington Mills site into a regional park located adjacent to the Mayo River in Mayodan.

STATUS: Waiting funding decision

What we’re dreaming about

Youth Trail Leaders: We’re dreaming up a teen trail ambassador program that blends ecology, public speaking, and project management.

The Wild Build High school student-led creek restoration for carbon capture and to develop climate change leaders

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.

building a future where every trail lies beautifully on the landscape and strengthens communities.

The proposed Woodland Trail in Rockingham County would open access to this abandoned lake in Wentworth.

Trail design/builder, Tony McGee, working on mountain bike trail at Farris Memorial Park, Jan. 2025

Washington Mills Park is slated for development on the old Washington Mills site.