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The 2017 Crozet Trails Crew 5K Race will be held on Saturday, October 7th at Claudius Crozet Park. Join the fun and run the beautiful Crozet trails. The race begins with a Kids Run around the soccer field followed by the 5K race and then awarding of medals and prizes. Each registrant receives a tee …
Approximately four mile walk (round trip) to introduce you to Lickinghole Basin, a hidden gem, which is known as a “hotspot” for birding in Albemarle County. This shallow reservoir, which was developed to protect the Rivanna River system from silt runoff, has become home to numerous water birds such as geese, ducks, and an occasional …
We plan to cut the Rowcross trail in the East Village of Old Trail, which will involve mowing, weedwhacking, lopping, and some chain saw work. Meet at 9:00 am at the east end of Rowcross Street(directions below). Wear layers, sturdy shoes, gloves, and bring water and tools if you have them--but we will provide tools as well. Directions to …
At this meeting we will elect officers for the coming year and plan future workdays.
Warmer days ahead! The Crozet Trails Crew will have a workday this Saturday, February 10, to complete the work we started on Jan. 20 to clear the Rowcross Trail in Old Trail. Meet at 9:30 am at the same location (east end of Rowcross St.--directions below). As always, dress warmly (layers recommended), wear sturdy shoes, and bring pruners, loppers, gloves, and water. …
Trail work day Saturday! Meet at the Creekside Trail (corner of Welbourne Lane and Millstream Dr in Old Trail) at 9:00 a.m. We will be building a boardwalk over a short muddy area of the trail, installing a sign post, and doing a once-over of trimming and pruning of the entire trail length. If we …
Work day to extend the Creekside Trail from Birchwood Hill Road to Jarman's Gap Road. Meet on Birchwood Hill Road between Birmingham Drive and Welbourne Lane in Old Trail. Be prepared to clear grass, bushes, and tree limbs, and to use rake and shovel to even out the trail. Bring your own tools or use …
Starr Hill Brewery will donate $1 for every pint of beer purchased at the Crozet brewery in April. Help get the fund off to a good start at our kickoff party. Get to know the trails and the trails crew. Food, drink, and maps--maybe even prizes! But fun conversation is guaranteed.
"Cheers for Charity" at Starr Hill Brewery: The Trails Crew will receive $1 for every pint of beer sold during April. So here is another opportunity to drink beer, plus learn how to take care of your bike. Cor, owner of Crozet Bike Shop, will teach us some simple bike maintenance. Door prizes -- you …
Our regular meeting will be held at Starr Hill Brewery this month. Join us to hear about plans for trails this year, and give your input to our work. Food truck and beer will be available. Everyone welcome!
Updates on trail projects and planning for the summer. Everyone welcome!
Summer weather has struck — We need help mowing and trimming the trail between Western Ridge and Lickinghole Basin! Meet at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday on Lake Tree Lane, just past the intersection with Vista View Lane. We’re looking for anyone willing to push a mower or operate a string trimmer, plus people to clip …
Pruning and trimming the Connector Trail from Foothill Crossing and then both east and west along the trail. Meet at the Foothill Crossing trailhead, on Park Ridge Drive just south of the intersection with Raven Stone Rd. Click here for Map Directions: Three Notch’d Road east from Crozet to Park Ridge Dr. Turn right, pass three …
Pruning, trimming and mowing the Creekside Trail along Lickinghole Creek in Old Trail. Meet at the Creekside Trail entrance, down from the street at the intersection of Welbourne Lane and Millstream Drive.. Click here for Map Directions: Jarmans Gap Road to Old Trail Drive. Pass the first traffic circle, then turn right on Welbourne Ln. …
We will be meeting at Mi Rancho in Old Trail on Thursday, June 28, at 6:30 to finalize plans for Independence Day, schedule more work days, and discuss our next projects. Please join us -- you will be able to find us at a large table at the rear of the restaurant. If you like, come early, …