Trinity Trail Preservation Association

Lavon Lake Trinity Trail for horseback riding and hiking

Public Lands Trail Cleanup

Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023
Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Highland Park Trailhead, Lucas, Texas

TTPA Supporters: This is your opportunity to GIVE BACK to the trail by supporting the Annual Clean Up Day. TTPA needs members to show up to show support and WEAR RED or your TTPA shirt!

The City of Lucas has so kindly sponsored TTPA for the Public Lands Trail Cleanup Day at Highland Park!
This event will celebrate the 30th anniversary of National Public Lands Day. Since 1994, National Public Lands Day (NPLD) has mobilized volunteers on the fourth Saturday in September to celebrate and care for our nation’s public lands. NPLD is led by the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) in partnership with the National Park Service. Public lands consist of parks, monuments, forests, grasslands, and lakes including Lavon Lake, the Trinity Trail, trailheads, and our parks here in Lucas.

To register as a volunteer for the Public Lands Trail Cleanup, please go to the Lucas City web site URL below to register. Lunch will be provided after the event for registered attendees. All volunteers will be provided free cleanup supplies including safety vests, gloves, trash grabbers and trash bags.
https://www.lucastexas.us/event/2023-public-lands-trail-cleanup/

Additionally, TTPA President Duke Monson (214-422-2929) needs 2-3 volunteers to help with the check-in desk at the event. Please contact him directly if you can help out. Note from Duke – Thank you quick responding volunteers, I have enough to man the check-in desk. Please feel free to sign up on the town’s website to volunteer for the work cleaning up the trail.

More details at http://www.trinitytrailriders.org/09/public-lands-trail-cleanup/

Please attend and support your trail!

All trailheads are OPEN, but – …

Sept 7, 2023 – Here’s the latest –
– East Fork North to 2.5 miles south of Brockdale – good shape, mowed all the way to Inspiration
– Brockdale South – CLOSED 1/2 mile south, really really bad silting from Inspiration and a major culvert is washed out further south and another drainage crossing has eroded into a deep trench
– Brockdale North to Lucas Rd – Clear, Washed out culverts by the picnic table have been fixed, one boggy culvert to cross further north
– Highland Park South to White Rock Creek – Clear, newest re-route segment is finally open (see pictures on FaceBook). The major drainage crossing behind Snider Lane is finally open with a pair of culverts installed.
– White Rock Creek to Lucas Rd – Clear
– Highland Park North – Clear
– Sycamore Loop – Fallen trees removed, but NTMWD pipe problem has flooded the area at the base of the Loop. Not sure how fast it will all dry out. The pipeline corridor has been smoothed, but has not been seeded yet.

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

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

Trail rider

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. Membership in TTPA allows you to purchase a discounted CareFlite membership 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.

School Participates in Lake Clean Up

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.

Gallery Snippets
Charlie visiting with friends Dutch Oven Food line Lunch time TTPATrailer Charlie Gaines on Spirit Riders enjoying the trail
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