Month April 2023

Finding the route for a public trail takes a lot of planning and input. From where beautiful sections are located to where there are willing landowners. To find that perfect path, 7 public input meetings were held from February to…

How does public trail end up on a private landowner’s property? Through a trail easement agreement that is recorded with the property deed. The following information will help a landowner know a little more about the process and help with…

A frequent question when discussing trails along individual homeowners’ properties is about crime on trails. Studies show that is not a problem. Self-Policing –  Trails & Greenways attract local residents who use the facility frequently and randomly Decrease Crime –…

While the Valdese Greenway is the first 2 miles of Burke River Trail on the ground, Wildcat Way is the first section build specifically to extend and to be a part of the Burke River Trail. First the school board…