MEET OUR TRAILS (Existing and Planned)
Meet the many opportunities to walk, bike and travel
Neabsco Greenway from Benita Fitzgerald to I-95 (and back)
"Test the Trails" Adventure on October 31, 2021
This is a rural rustic area with much diversity with gorgeous terrain. We did not hike a path that would indicate a future greenway, but rather explored the area. However, we did note several areas that would provide for a majestic trail with several areas that would offer amazing views and provide for a great community park as well as a tourist destination. We did some “bushwacking” to I-95 Neabsco on some old utility roads and deer trail.
Powell's Creek Greenway
"Test the Trails" Adventure on November 7, 2021
Powell’s Creek Greenway: Kyle R. Wilson Elementary School to Powell’s
Creek Community Connector
We will explore how a trail down an unnamed tributary of Powell’s Creek could provide a connection from Minnieville and Spriggs roads to the main trail along Powells Creek. There is no existing developed trail; we will be going cross-country, especially once we reach Powell’s Creek. Expect to bushwack through brush and have to cross small gullies. Don’t be surprised if you see signs of deer and other wildlife.
Powell's Creek Greenway
"Test the Trails" on November 14, 2021
Powell’s Creek Greenway: downstream from Minnieville Road
Park on Moonbeam Drive. We will bushwack downstream along Powell’s Creek. No trail exists there today, which is why we are examining the landscape.
Powell's Creek Greenway
"Test the Trails" on November 21, 2021
Powell’s Creek Greenway: Landfill to Coles Elementary School
We will explore along the edge of the landfill where a tributary of Powell’s Creek has been relocated, with a “discovery trail” already identified. The county has ambitious plans for plans for environmental education at an Eco-Park here.
Powell's Creek Greenway
"Test the Trails"
Powell’s Creek Greenway: upstream from Minnieville Road
Meet at the western end of Courage Drive, which parallels Minnieville Road.
We will explore an undeveloped section of the Powell’s Creek Greenway, going upstream to the landfill and looking for a route to connect ultimately to Coles Elementary School and Hoadley Road. There’s no developed trail, come prepared for brush, gullies, whatever…
Note: parking on Courage Drive will be part of the adventure, and there are no bathroom facilities.
Powell's Creek Greenway Upstream from Sprigg's Road
"Test the Trails" on November 28, 2021
Powell’s Creek Greenway: upstream from Spriggs Road
Exploring an undeveloped section of the Powell’s Creek Greenway, going upstream from Spriggs Road as far as time and or energy levels permit. There’s no developed trail, come prepared for brush, gullies, whatever…
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (Proposed)
"Test the Trails" on November 29, 2021
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (PHNST): Forest Greens Golf Course, from Joplin Road to culvert underneath I-95.
We will explore where the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail might be routed through the county-owned golf course, where a new disc golf layout has also been designed. Southern end of exploration is a possible crossing on I-9. If time permits, we can also look for a route through the woods to connect the clubhouse to Joplin Road.
