Delaware County Friends of the Trail

10th Annual Community Ties Bike Ride was a sucess

More than 300 riders participated in the 2012 ride -- the largest turnout ever with all proceeds going to support multi-purpose trail development in Delaware County connecting with the statewide Ohio to Erie Trail. The ride features options of 31, 62 and 100 miles as well as an 8-mile Family Ride, and included scenic areas, rare bird habitats, parks, new sections of the Ohio to Erie Trail, well-marked route maps and SAG vehicle. Thanks to all who supported the ride.

Announcing the Brick-by-Brick Campaign!

We just launched our Brick-by-Brick Campaign as an opportunity for individuals, families, and businesses in Delaware County to support trail development!

Click a link on the right to learn more about the campaign or "purchase" a brick.

 

Make a gift and support your community!

 

Recent projects completed

Hoover Scenic Trail 

 The Hoover Scenic Trail opened October of 2010. It starts at Plumb Rd in Delaware County between Old 3C Hwy and SR 3. The trail runs through the Hoover Nature Preserver and features a pedestrian bridge, overlook of Hoover Reservior, and incredible bird watching. Click here for pictures of the grand opening and bridge raising.

Walnut Creek Trail and Kanes Crossing bridge 

 This project involves decking a pedestrian bridge over Big Walnut Creek which will link Harrison Street on the north edge of Galena with the Joe Walker Road trail in the Morranda Homes subdivision. The project was completed in February 2010. The second phase of this project was conpleted in August 2010 and included the paving 820 feet from Harison Street to the bridge.