August 2021 | Vol. 01 Iss. 06
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TRAILS ARE AN OFTEN-UNTAPPED TREASURE IN CENTERVILLE by Linda Petersen | The City Journals CENTERVILLE – Although Centerville has been known as a farming community, it actually has several trails, particularly on the east bench, that many local residents consider a tremendous amenity. Those residents who serve as members of the trails committee, which recently began meeting again and planning activities post-pandemic, are passionate about this great resource. On July 8, several of them participated in a project to create switchbacks at the beginning of the Sunset Trail. They hope to add some more switchbacks to the trail on Aug. 5 to make it more family friendly. “Our plan from here on out is to do these projects on a regular, hopefully a monthly-basis during the season,” said Sherrae Phelps, a new member of the committee and organizer of the July 8 service project. A trail runner, Phelps joined the committee because she runs the trails four or five times a week and wanted to be more involved. She also hopes to work to maintain access to the
trails and ensure that existing private land that provides access is not developed, she said. Along with maintenance projects, the committee provides input to the city council on possible trails that could be developed in the future. “The Centerville trails are organic and a bit creative,” Phelps said. “There’s not many ‘official’ trails up there but there’s a whole lot of trails up there.” “I feel there’s a need for more trails for our community as the community’s interest in hiking and mountain biking and trail riding continue to grow,” said Mike Remington, Trails Committee chair. “I would love to see more hillside improvements to facilitate the growth of these activities in our area.” Matt Johnson, a runner and biker loves to get out and exercise on the trails above Centerville especially this Parrish Sunset trail. Photo by Roger V. Tuttle
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