Trinity Trail Preservation Association

July 14, 2017 Trail Status

With the exception of the Sycamore Loop, the trail is damp but firm, with occasional wet spots. The Sycamore Loop is much wetter (muddy and slippery) because Wilson Creek overflowed and left a lot of standing water.

After each weekly rainfall event, the trail needs about 3 days of sunshine to get to this damp-but-firm state. The Sycamore Loop will need at least 2 weeks of sunshine and no rain to get dry enough to be called damp-but-firm, so keep an eye on the calendar when the rains occur and plan accordingly.

Inspiration development – Caution

The high winds over the past several weeks have loosened or torn loose some of the plastic erosion control fencing along the boundary where the trail is right next to the fence. Nervous or young horses may spook at the flapping plastic so exercise extreme caution along that fence line. The developer has been notified of the need for repairs. Note that the developer has also put down grass seed mats next to the trail to repair construction-caused erosion. Do not walk your horse across the mats, they will catch on horseshoes.

TTPA Trekkers Program

The TTPA Trekkers Program has mileage forms available for download. Find out more information from the “About TTPA” link in the Top Navigation. Turn in your forms by the 7th of the month to enter for monthly and annual prizes.

Do Not Park on Rolling Meadows or side roads in St Paul

Parking horse trailers on Rolling Meadows Rd (which leads to the Collin Park picnic tables) or any of its side roads creates a safety and access hazard for the residents there.

Riders along Trinity Trail

The Trinity Trail Preservation Association (TTPA) was established in 1996 as a non-profit all-volunteer trail preservation organization.

Our main purpose is to maintain the 25.5 mile long trail on Corps of Engineers land on Lake Lavon and encourage hikers, joggers, nature lovers, photographers, and trail riders to use the scenic trail.

This multi-purpose trail offers a relaxing way to get close to nature without a long drive. On a weekend day you’ll find scout troops, nature lovers, horse back riders and families out for the day enjoying the trail. No wheeled vehicles or motorized vehicles are allowed on the trail.

Active Organization

In addition to maintaining the 25.5 mile long trail, the TTPA holds trail rides, cookouts, work days, educational events and fund-raising activities. The organization also works with area environmental groups, schools, scout troops and individuals to educate the public about parks, trails and recreational facilities in the north Texas area.

Membership

TTPA member on Trail

The TTPA is a grass roots organization that combines fellowship with a love of the outdoors and horses. Our members come from all over the North Texas region.

If you like to trail ride, hike, or take photographs of nature, the TTPA has a lot to offer you. please consider joining. Information on membership and a printable application are located at our How To Join Page.

Regular membership in the TTPA is only $35 a year per family. We are a 501(c)(3) so membership is a tax deduction. This membership includes CareFlite insurance for your entire household.

The TTPA also offers Business Sponsorship Level Memberships that range from $100-$300 a year. In April, 2011 there were approximately 270 members of the TTPA.

Local School Participates in Lake Clean Up

TTPA Online

The TTPA has multiple ways to interact online. There is the main Trinity Trail Preservation Association’s website, plus for late breaking information or news updates, the TTPA has a TTPA blog, an active Yahoo Group, a TTPA Facebook page and a TTPA Twitter profile.