Volunteers hit the ground running with two workdays at Goose Creek Pointe Park.
Last weekend, volunteers gathered at the soon-to-be-open Goose Creek Pointe Park to install a new trail. This is the second of two workdays at the park which brought together 13 trail enthusiasts to rake, dig, and move obstructions to create a 1.75-mile loop. Finalized trailblazing and mapping is underway with an expected opening at the end of May.
In addition to clearing a new trail, the volunteers removed invasive plants like garlic mustard and multiflora rose while appreciating the ephemeral wildflowers in the scenic peninsula.
The new Goose Creek Pointe Park will be accessed at the trailhead and parking area at nearby Edgar Tillet Memorial Park by the Beaverdam Reservoir Trail. The future trail connection is in partnership with NoVa Parks and Loudoun Water. This park is currently not open to the public.
Volunteers have been making a big impact within Linear Parks and Trails. In addition to trail building, the Trail Rangers Program collects information from hikers, bikers, and equestrians who are regular users of Loudoun’s trails. Trail Rangers can report problems to staff who can quickly address felled trees or abandoned property.
To learn more about the Trail Rangers Program or to find out about more volunteer opportunities with Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services, visit https://bit.ly/Volunteer4PRCS.
About LPAT: Loudoun County is developing an interconnected, countywide linear parks and trails system. The comprehensive system will provide a variety of functions and benefits, including recreation, alternative transportation, wildlife habitat, water quality protection, flood hazard reduction, aquifer recharge, erosion prevention, property value enhancement, economic development, and scenic beauty.
Details about LPAT are available at loudoun.gov/linearparksandtrails. Residents who are interested in staying informed about the project of the LPAT project are encouraged to sign up for email or text updates by visiting the project webpage.