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Trail News
Chester Valley Trail construction to start in mid-2008 It appears the Chester Valley Trail will leap from words on a page to an actual trail soon. Read more at DailyLocal.com.
Source: DailyLocal.com, December 4, 2007A long and winding road to building a Chesco trail
In 1991, when plans for the Chester Valley Trail were announced, Ingrid Cantarella-Fox and her husband, Dennis, were thrilled. He could ride his bike on it, and she could go for a run. The conversion of an abandoned railroad track to a hiking and biking trail near their Paoli home would be a dream come true. Read more at philly.com.
Source: Philly.com, December 1, 2007CHESTER VALLEY TRAIL EXTENSION PUBLIC MEETING AND OPEN HOUSE
When: Monday, November 5, 2007 at 7:00p-8:30p
Where: UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BUILDING, 175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PAThe Chester Valley Trail is being built through Montgomery County and Chester County in the next few years. Already, the trail is built from South Gulph Road at Bill Smith Boulevard to Warner Road. In Montgomery County the Trail will go over South Gulph Road and extend past Bill Smith Boulevard, through the PECO Corridor to Henderson Road. It will will cross over Henderson Road and then under the Pennsylvania Turnpike as it goes toward Rt. 202 along Saulin Boulevard. After Crossing Rt. 202, it will follow the old railroad for a short distance and then enter Bridgeport Borough at Ross Road and Quary Road. Finally, it will enter Norristown on the DeKalb Street Bridge and make the connection to the existing Schuylkill River Trail. This is your opportunity to see how the Chester Valley Trail will come through Upper Merion and to let our design team know if you have any concerns. The design is being finalized now, in preparation for 2008-9 construction. This is an exciting opportunity for Upper Merion to become connected to the County Regional Trail system and eventually to the larger Chester Valley Trail, which will eventually extend all the way to Downingtown!
Source: GVFTMA Transportation Update, October 26, 2007
Recent News (More NEWS & EVENTS)
June 24, 2005 - VisitPA.com MTB Team Brings Overall Win at 24 Hours of Big Bear Home to PA; Races to Podium in Hershey, PA, Race For Chocolate - The fourteenth annual running of 24 Hours of Big Bear provided the VisitPA.com Mountain Bike Team a perfect opportunity to spread the word about recreational opportunities in the state of PA while aiming for the overall victory in the race that started the sport of mountain bike team relays. The full press release can be found at: http://www.grassrootsriding.com/PR24HRVisitPA.html.
Source: Press Release, VisitPA.com, June 24, 2005June 16, 2004 - Section of Chester Valley Trail Opens - The section of the Chester Valley Trail from Warner Road to South Gulph Road in Upper Merion Township opened on Wednesday, June 16th. This is the first part of the Chester Valley Trail to open in Montgomery County, and it contains a bike bridge over the Schuylkill Expressway. The Chester Valley Trail will eventually extend east to Norristown Borough where it will connect with the existing Schuylkill River Trail and south through Chester County to Exton. It is expected that the full trail, over 20 miles in length, will be completed on or before the end of 2007. PennDOT built this segment of the trail during the interchange work that has just been completed and are now in an agreement with Montgomery County regarding ownership and maintenance of the trail. Source: GVFTMA.com Transportation Update
May 3, 2002 - Volunteer Patrol To Hit The Trail At Jacobsburg State Park - Mountain bikers will provide assistance to park users, help maintain paths.
Summer, 2001 - IMBA Club News: Northeast - The Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts (www.more-mtb.org) has proposed a new trail system in Montgomery County to create 10 miles of new multi-use singletrack, adding to the county's own plan to develop a modest four-mile trail.
Reprinted from IMBA Trail News Volume 14, Number 2, Early Summer 2001.Spring, 2001 - IMBA Trail News - With looming threats of closures coming from the Pennsylvania Game Commission, mountain bikers are trying to organize a state-wide "umbrella" organization that will bring together many of the state's diverse local groups. Called the Keystone Mountain Bike Association (KMBA), the group is in the process of getting local groups to join so they can address state agencies with a unified, strong voice. To get involved, contact them through the website, www.bikekmba.org
Source: IMBA.comSpring, 2001 - IMBA Trail News - The Mid-Atlantic Off Road Enthusiasts (MORE) are lobbying the new management of Whitetail Ski Resort to re-consider closing its pay-to-play trails to summer cyclists, especially enjoyed by the gravity set. To send in your comments and keep downhilling alive, go to www.more-mtb.org.
Source: IMBA.comDecember 18, 2000 - Mountain Bike Patrol Spins New Volunteerism - The Delaware Valley Mountain Bike Patrol (DVMBP) has experienced outstanding success during the first summer of operation in the Wissahickon Valley Park. With notable support and cooperation from the Fairmount Park Commission Ranger Corps, the Friends of the Wissahickon, EMS, and Metropolis Bikes, the DVMBP has contributed over 600 volunteer man hours and has covered over 1,000 "on-patrol" miles while providing first aid assistance, guidance on park rules, environmental education, and general assistance to all trail users. DVMBP volunteer patrollers have enthusiastically embraced the opportunity to assist the Ranger Corps to provide park visitors with a safe and enjoyable experience at one of Fairmount Park Commission's most popular and beautiful recreational parks.
Source: IMBA.com
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