October 3. 2014

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In This Issue

Progress

Camp Chase Trail - Current PROGRESS

10/3/14: The trail currently ends at Alton Road, the next section to open will be to Galloway Road. Currently, the best place to access the trail and park a motor vehicle is at the Trailhead in Battelle Darby Creek MetroPark 8465 Alkire Road, GIS: 39.893428, -83.215835 Map Link;

In late September, the bridge was placed over Hellbranch Run, West of Galloway Rd. We expect this section between Alton Road and Galloway Rd to be paved late in 2014.

Clearing has commenced in the section leading up to and leading from the trail Bridge over I-270; the prefabricated bridge over the interstate has been placed. We expect this section to be smooth gravel until it is paved in early to mid 2015.

Photos of the Camp Chase Trail Construction are on the Facebook page.

Trail in the News:

Dispatch Reporter and Best Bike Blog Ever blogger, Steve Wartenberg rode and wrote about the Ohio to Erie trail on September 13-17, 2014

http://www.ohiotoerietrail.org/News/Best-Bike-Blog-Ever-Riding-the-Trail.aspx

Meetings and Events

Trail Events

Sunday October 12:

Darby Creek Days at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, Sunday 10/12, 1-4 pm in the Indian Ridge Area. Friends of Camp Chase Trail will join with Friends of the Madison County Parks and Trails to share information about the Camp Chase Trail and the Ohio to Erie Trail.

https://www.facebook.com/events/825145230863179/

Saturday October 18, 8 am - 1 pm

Deer Creek Fall Color Ride, London

The tour consists of two different routes: a 43 to 79 miles. (London to Darbydale or to Williamsport and Deer Creek State Park near Mt. Sterling)

Prairie Grass Trailhead - Madison County Senior Center - 280 West High St. - London 43140

Please check Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails website for more details and a printable registration form.

http://fmcpt.com/09-StrawberryFestival/2014-FallColorRide.html

Tuesday October 21, 7 pm:

West Side Trails - Dual meeting with COMBO

The Central Ohio Mountain Biking Organization will hold it's monthly board meeting in the Haydocy Buick GMC Columbus Ohio Community Room on Tuesday October 21. The Friends of the Camp Chase Trail are invited to attend to learn about their Mountain Bike Advocacy efforts in Central Ohio and discuss ways we might collaborate.

https://www.facebook.com/events/372114256269037/

Sullivant End to End Litter Cleanup

October 11, 2014, 8:30 am - Noon

The Friends of Camp Chase Trail are encouraged to support Friends of the Hilltop in this beautification effort. Meet at Sullivant Ave and Martha Rd (Just West of I-70)

approximate GIS coordinates: 39.949870, -83.040483
https://www.facebook.com/events/544793818985517/

From Friends of the Hilltop: Saturday, October 11, 2014 Sullivant End-2-End Cleanup
We will meet at 8:30 at "Martha Park" at the intersection of Sullivant Avenue and Martha Avenue. We will clean Sullivant Avenue beginning at the I-70 overpass heading west to Georgesville Road in conjunction with other Hilltop organizations. Gloves, bags, and refreshements will be provided. We will work until Noon. Call Gary Baker at (614) 404-3024 with questions. Website: http://www.friendsofthehilltop.com/

REGIONAL

Midwest Outdoor Experience

Friday, Saturday: October 3-4

Eastwood MetroPark

1385 Harshman Road,

Dayton Ohio 45431
http://www.metroparks.org/outdoorx/

Midwest Outdoor Experience (formerly GearFest) has grown beyond just gear and exploded into a multi-day event, featuring outdoor activities, exhibitor village,competitions, music, craft beer garden & food, camping, exciting demos and more! Midwest Outdoor Experience offers something for the budding weekend warrior to the hardcore outdoor enthusiast. With over 20,000 visitors during the 2013 event, Midwest Outdoor Experience is one of the largest festivals celebrating the outdoor lifestyle in the Midwest.

Promote biking and walking in Ohio - Attend the Summit November 4:
Nov 4 Bike Ped Summit

Midwest Outdoor Experience

ODOT BIKE PED SUMMIT
Ohio Department of Transportation
November 4, 2014
9 AM to 4 PM
1980 West Broad Street
Columbus Ohio 43223

The event is free, but registration is required:

REGISTRATION LINK

Steering Committee

Friends of Camp Chase Trail (Steering Committee)

Dana Foreman - Franklinton Cycleworks
Chris Haydocy - Haydocy Automotive Group
Kathy Hoke - West Side Community Leader
Vince Nobel - Westgate Resident, Photographer, Teacher
Jodie Smith - Recreational Rider
Jody Dzuranin - Ohio to Erie Trail Website Editor

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Thank you for being a friend of the Camp Chase Trail. See you on the Trail!

- Friends of Camp Chase Trail Communications

Resources

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