Has anyone heard anything about the trail building at the Schick Reserve in Alexandria Township. I'm having trouble posting on JORBA.
I read in the Democrat that the Alexandria Equestrain Association has received approval and funding for the 'building' of 10-12 miles of trail around the Schick preserve. I read that they are planning on all double track since horses like to walk side-by-side. I know several people on the AEA but they are all being closed mouthed about it. The park is county owned. I'm under the impression it has little or no 'inner' trails. It is only 1.5 miles from my house so I'll try to ride over and check it out this weekend.
Here's a blurb from the AEA website regarding it:
"Plans are underway to map a trail along the perimeter of the Schick Preserve, a gorgeous, 271-acre property right here in Alexandria Township. It's an exciting project for our association and would certainly be a big addition to the trail system. From the preserve, you could about "throw a stone" to Alexandria Township Park, making the possibilities even more exciting! Planning will take some time as there are wetlands, streams and crop fields to consider, but much of the property is quite rideable now, as is! The crops are off right now. The land is hunted so Sunday rides are best during hunting season.
The Schick Preserve can be accessed from Hickory Corner Road, Schick Road or County Road 519/631. In the meantime, if you're unfamiliar but wish to ride here, please contact an AEA member who knows the property. (Judy Tucker or Pete Tucker, 908-735-9453)
This bears out a point just noted. The Schick Preserve trail is happening because AEA members took the initiative. Trail blazing is fun stuff but it takes persistence. Lewis and Clark didn't make it to Oregon because someone laid a map in their lap and said "Ride amigos!""
Just curious if any mtbers are involved in this project or the Horseshoe Bend Project in Kingwood Township. We need trails in Hunterdon!
I read in the Democrat that the Alexandria Equestrain Association has received approval and funding for the 'building' of 10-12 miles of trail around the Schick preserve. I read that they are planning on all double track since horses like to walk side-by-side. I know several people on the AEA but they are all being closed mouthed about it. The park is county owned. I'm under the impression it has little or no 'inner' trails. It is only 1.5 miles from my house so I'll try to ride over and check it out this weekend.
Here's a blurb from the AEA website regarding it:
"Plans are underway to map a trail along the perimeter of the Schick Preserve, a gorgeous, 271-acre property right here in Alexandria Township. It's an exciting project for our association and would certainly be a big addition to the trail system. From the preserve, you could about "throw a stone" to Alexandria Township Park, making the possibilities even more exciting! Planning will take some time as there are wetlands, streams and crop fields to consider, but much of the property is quite rideable now, as is! The crops are off right now. The land is hunted so Sunday rides are best during hunting season.
The Schick Preserve can be accessed from Hickory Corner Road, Schick Road or County Road 519/631. In the meantime, if you're unfamiliar but wish to ride here, please contact an AEA member who knows the property. (Judy Tucker or Pete Tucker, 908-735-9453)
This bears out a point just noted. The Schick Preserve trail is happening because AEA members took the initiative. Trail blazing is fun stuff but it takes persistence. Lewis and Clark didn't make it to Oregon because someone laid a map in their lap and said "Ride amigos!""
Just curious if any mtbers are involved in this project or the Horseshoe Bend Project in Kingwood Township. We need trails in Hunterdon!