AUGUST 2025 TRAIL NOTES

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Roger Starnes has such a heart for Clinton County Trails, most especially the trail that runs through his hometown of Sabina, the Clinton-Fayette Friendship Trail. We are fortunate to have him on our team with his vast knowledge of the railroad lines that once ran along our trails.

TALKING TOGETHER

At our August board meeting, we were joined by several citizens from Clarksville. They shared their concern about the creation of a trail from Ogden road through Clarksville to Morrow. They shared their concern about the location of that trail through their property. A good discussion was had with members of the Trails Coalition sharing perspective and insights with members of the Clarksville community, as well as listening to their questions and concerns.

We were happy to have Kenny Upthegrove from the Wilmington City Parks Board at the meeting sharing about trail projects, including paving of the Luther Warren Peace Path, that the park system is working on.

LEGACY FUND GRANT

We have received another Legacy Fund grant. This time, we will receive $80,500 to fully fund the paving of the remainder of the Clinton-Fayette Friendship Trail. We do not yet know for sure when the paving project will be completed.
We hope to be able to notify the community of the timeline of this work so that we can close the trail as needed. We are grateful to the Clinton County Parks Board for working on the logistics for this job.

WILMINGTON BICYCLE CLUB

The mission of the Wilmington Bicycle Club is to build a supportive and inclusive community that shares a love for cycling and the outdoors. They host regular group rides, bike maintenance workshops, and social events to help you connect with fellow cyclists and make new friends. The meetings are the third Tuesday of the month at  7pm at Wheelies on Mulberry. You do not have to reside in Wilmington to attend.

WALKING GROUPS

We have two walking groups in Wilmington.  

• Wheelies Walks are SUNDAY at 5PM, beginning at the Mulberry Street Trailhead.
• The Wellness Walks, hosted by the Clinton County Health District, are every MONDAY at 5PM, meeting at the Mulberry Trailhead. All ages and phases are welcome. Be prepared to have fun, laugh, see wildlife, and make friends.

All ages and phases are welcome. Be prepared to have fun, laugh, see wildlife, and make friends.

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