Village Trails

Mission Statement 

The Village Trails Committee was established in 2015 with a generous one-time donation of $200,000 from the Sonne family to set up a Trail Maintenance Fund. The Trails to be maintained are the Village-owned bridal paths and hiking trails that are mainly on the periphery of the Park. They include the following, though there may be others:

• Eagle Mountain Trail from Eagle Mountain Road to South Gate Road
• Brook Road
• East side: Ringwood Ave trail, Ridge trail, Crows Nest trail, Ant Hill trail, East Valley trail, Cliff trail
• Fox Hill
• Improvements include picnic sites with views over the lake.
• New trail signs have been posted.

The trails are cleared for hiking in the spring, summer and fall, and also for cross-country skiing and snow shoeing in the winter. The Committee hopes that this Fund will be ongoing, with others who care about this Village amenity contributing to it in the future. It is also hoped that Village residents will assist in some of the work. Perhaps in the fall when it is cool, and insects aren’t attacking, there should be a “Trail Day,” organized by the Committee, to help clear an area. Some could clip overhanging vines or small growth, and more hearty folks could take chain saws for heavier jobs. This beats sweating in the gym and is infinitely more useful.     

Thank you,

Sally Sonne, Chair