Trinity Trail

Extreme Extreme Caution at White Rock Creek crossing

July 10, 2024 – DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS THE CREEK AT THIS TIME. Since the lake went up and now down, the creek crossing has gotten very dangerous. The gravel bar that used to be there to cross the creek has either washed away, or is submerged under a deep layer of silt. We will be investigating and let you know when it is safe again to cross.

Corps and NTMWD Activity – Caution

March 1 – The Corps is clearing the boundary line with large machines. We’ve seen this before north of Highland Park, so approach with caution when you hear the machinery grinding down the trees and underbrush on the Corps boundary line. Currently they have cleared north from the NTMWD water intake area to Collin Park. Next week (March 4), they’ll move on to clear from Brockdale Park north to Ford Lane. This affects Brockdale to Lakeview Downs and then Highland Park north to Ford Lane (where the donkeys are).

March 1 – NTMWD has cleared a 40ft wide swath on the west side of the Sycamore loop to extend the pipeline corridor another 1/4 mile south. Our trail skirts the cleared swath, keep an eye out for our direction stakes. They will continue next week to clear the remainder of the pipeline right-of-way until they reach the back side of the treatment plant. No digging is planned at this time. We shall monitor and re-establish our trail path once they are done.

Trailhead status

June 30, 2024 – Here’s the latest –
With the lake level at 3.3ft high and still falling approximately 4 inches per day, we’ve re-opened two of the three Trinity Trail trailheads, at Highland Park and Brockdale Park. There will still be many muddy spots, but hopefully, with this heat, most of the trailbed will be drying out. Please let us know what you find as you explore the trailheads. Our contact info is on the Board webpage.

East Fork trailhead will remain closed until after the 4th of July holiday weekend.

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.