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Trails and Pathways Committee News - March 2024

The Trails and Pathways Committee noted a one-year anniversary last fall, with both ongoing maintenance (trail/bridge repairs, fallen tree removal, leaf blowing, branch trimming) and new projects as key accomplishments:

·        For hikers, please note these safety suggestions:

o   Hike with a companion if possible

o   Carry a cellphone when hiking in case of emergency.

o   When trails are wet, consider walking the uphill and downhill sections on the dirt edges instead of the trail fabric.  The leaf blowing is designed to provide wider trails for this situation.

Here are three of the Committee’s recent projects:

Reroute Robin Trailhead at Bluebird:   The old location had much erosion.  The new location provides a fresh start and have less erosion-causing water flow from nearby terrain and White Magnolia Chase storm drainage.

Improve Ridge Portion of Robin:   The ridge portion of this trail was narrow, and with tripping hazards.  The improvements were to remove rocks from the middle of the trail, and to widen/flatten.

Build/Place Flat Foot Bridge on Robin Trail:  The outlet from the detention pond just off the Clubhouse parking lot/Marina Drive releases water across the Robin Trail.  The new flat bridge allows passage over the flow.

Please contact Dave at David.rames@charter.net to report maintenance issues or to volunteer to join the team.

Spotlight on our Trails – Hummingbird

Looking for a quick and quite easy natural experience?  Our newest Trail, Hummingbird, is open and located opposite the Montgomery Street entrance!  Cresswind LL property includes the land for this trail and the terrain is perfect for a minimum elevation hike.  Just look for the path – and the sign that starts the Trail.

Spring is a beautiful time to explore our trails with cool temperatures, new growth, and returning birds!  Be on the look for Native Azalea (like this one on Robin), Mountain Laurel, Dogwood, and other flowering trees.