Author: Andy Bowers

Trailhead Design Reviews [Public]

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Plans for five new rest areas along the Millennium Trial will be presented at public meetings this week. The rest areas are being patterned after the one in Wellington on West Street that has been in place for three years. The new rest areas may include an information kiosk, a bicycle repair stand, a bicycle parking rack, a picnic table, a seasonal washroom, and, in most locations, a parking lot. The Ad Hoc Millennium Trail Upgrade Committee is hosting public… Read More

Millennium Trail upgrade resumes

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CountyLive Upgrades to the Millennium Trail through the Slab Creek and the Hubbs Creek provincially-significant wetlands is set to begin Tuesday, Nov. 12. This phase of upgrades will occur where the trail crosses Station Road in Hillier and continues east to Danforth Road. … read more »» Read More

Trail Upgrades

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Upgrades to the Millennium Trail through the Slab Creek and Hubbs Creek provincially significant wetlands will start on Tuesday, November 12. This phase of upgrades will occur where the trail crosses Station Road in Hillier and continue east to Danforth Road. The elevation of the trail will be raised with gravel through the Slabb Creek and Hubb’s Creek wetland areas in order to prevent seasonal flooding of the trail. To improve the surface of the trail for the benefit of… Read More

Trail Riders Safety

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Via OPP Detachment Commander John Hatch provided a news release on Trail Safety. “DON’T CUT LIFE SHORT FOR THE SPORT,” SAY OPP AND OFATV. With hunters and off-road enthusiasts taking advantage of the fall riding season, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is partnering with the Ontario Federation of ATV Clubs (OFATV) to remind all off-roaders to do their part to stay safe. Read the full release here Read More

The Wetlands

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Trails Committee Newsletter The weather this weekend is looking great for Brushing of the final section of the Trail. When the volunteer teams are done, the trucks and rollers will finish the surface, and then,the aspirations of a 46 km Prince Edward County linear park will be realized, due to your help. Read the newsletter »» Read More

What a turnout!

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Trails Committee Newsletter Thanks to the efforts of everyone who came out and brushed, we have completed the Wellington Section, brushing 11 km in record time. What’s next: Two volunteers, experienced in the use of pole saws will begin cutting the overhanging trees, first in the Wetlands section, and then Wellington. This cutting is necessary to allow the dump trucks to lift their beds up in order to deposit the gravel on the Trail. Read the newsletter »» Read More

Trail ToR Amendments sought

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Picton Gazette Prince Edward County Council has referred a report of the Community Development Department back to staff in order to work further with the Prince Edward County Trails Committee to incorporate suggested amendments. PEC Trails Committee, along with the Ad-Hoc Committee to Upgrade the Millennium Trail, have been involved in the refurbishment and maintenance of the Millennium Trail for about three years. … read more »» Read More