It is housed in the San-Lee Park Nature Center, located at 760 Pumping Station Road. Get it together folks or ask for some help please. Veterans Park Recreation Center's 2022 registration for Lee County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp continues and spaces are open, but are expected to fill quickly as the end of the school year draws near. This trail is essentially a horse trail and not a multi-use trail.The DNR has promised to pave this trail for the last EIGHT years. One my favorite trails. But if I did it again I would only do the 10 miles paved road for a total of 20 miles. Lee County NC Parks & Rec Philosophy: Teaching proper progressions in a safe and positive environment to help each child reach his/her highest potential in the sport of gymnastics. The games are played at Ray Lee Fields @ the Lockport Little League facility on Lincoln Ave. in Lockport . Lee County Recreation Center. Specialty and special needs camps ages vary; check locations for specific ages. North Fort Myers . I plan to go back with Mt Bike and ride. I would REALLY appreciate this. Directions Advertisement. It's very overgrown with vegetation for biking and must be impossible for horses. @leecountyflbocc I would travel this trail, from Pinckney to Hamburg, again. We are experienced mountain bike riders, but the usual trail cliente will not be able to manage. I thought I was just being cranky until I read the other posts and was glad to hear about the possibility of horses being restricted. It was a pleasant surprise to hike from west of Munith to Pinckney. Riding from Stockbridge is terrible, as we experienced on 6/22/14. To receive updates from Lee County Government, sign up for the newsletter HERE. Fort Myers, FL 33916 Phone: 239-533-7275 Fax: 239-485-2300 2023 Vermont Systems, Inc. 3.1.10.18.00 Most of that trail is in fairly good condition, West of 106 to Munith there are some bad spots. Not great for biking, I'm sure, unless you have knobby tires and a positive attitude. For locations visit leeparks.org. Some don't like the horse manure, but I prefer it to oil, exhaust and noise. Horse owners are popular out here in the midst of the Pinckney Recreation Area. Check or FAQs for more common login questions. That was the end of those rides. Today I rode from the Hawkins Rd parking lot (put 5998 Hawkins Rd, Jackson into your GPS to find it) to Stockbridge and back. What a great ride! Now paving is blocked because they would rather block then come to an agreement to share the trail. Horseback riding is permitted in the trail corridor, but snowmobiles and off-road vehicles are prohibited. I hike the trail at least twice a month, and in the summer a lot more often. Some paving, a significant amount of resurfacing, rebuilding all the bridges. It looks like there is great progress extending the trail further toward Jackson. no Hills, fairly flat surface, open as well as very wooded area. I rode the part West of Pinckney where it crosses M-36 a few times but stopped going after my fillings kept getting jarred loose by the horse hoof divots. more. For all of the lakes in SE Michigan, there aren't many trails that actually go near them. Started out at the Stockbridge Trail Head and went west towards Jackson. About See all 55 Homestead Rd S Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 Veterans Park and Recreation Center is managed by the Lee County Parks & Recreation Department. and KUDOS to the townships that have put huge amounts of $$$$ into this fabulous trail. Senior Services Department 4540 Southwestern Blvd. "This trail is NOT suitable for any bike riding unless you are on a full suspension mountain bike. Facilities & Rentals Bob E Hales Center Bob E Hales Center Text resize GYMNASIUMS & BASKETBALL COURTS INFORMATION The Bob E. Hales Center (Old Armory-147 McIver Street) may be rented for basketball or volleyball by going online or stopping by the Lee County Parks and Recreation office 72 hours in advance. I start in Hamburg and ride through the Hamburg and Putnam sections. It takes a few years to season a crushed stone trail and regrade it. There's also a restaurant also right off the trail with bike parking -- Zukey Lake Tavern. It would have been so nice to ride to Stockbridge. This trail is now developed past Munith and crosses Kennedy Rd where I live and continues at least through to Hawkins Rd, where a new bridge has been built as well as a parking area. ", "I have to agree with some of the other reviewers. There are nice touches like a mirror near a sharp turn in the path. We wanted to go from the Stockbridge trail head all the way to the end in Hamburg. I "discovered" this trail a couple years back and use it regularly. Short-range plans call for connections to the cross-state Iron Belle Trail (northsouth) and Great Lake-to-Lake Trail (eastwest) are in the works. 2/11/17 Hamburg to west side of Pinckney is 8.5 miles of smoothe pavement.Rodebikes to rollerblades will enjoy this section.Warm today 44 degrees and thawing.Unpaved section west of Pinckney today was tough go.Soft, wet, and divits slowed me down to 6 mph on my mountain bike.Still I plowed on to Gregory.Can't wait to try again when trail dry's up. To access it, follow these steps: 1. This trail offers a little something for cyclists of any age and level. Claim this business (276) 346-1535. Hope Road to Stockbridge is a bit better. ", "I rode the trail last night from Merrill Rd (Hamburg) to M-36 West of Pinckney. So my advice - start on the Hamburg (east) side of the trail. It offered a little bit of everything over this 20 mile section. Share this . I love this trail. I was so impressed with this Rec Center! It's a new wood paneled decor which is very nice and a mural decorates an entire wall. Find Us On Social Media: ", "This is a nice open, trail west of Pinckney for both horses and bikes but does need grading very rough on the butt while biking. Not to mention an awesome place to stop and grab a bite to eat! Riding a bike wouldn't be very bright. Become a member and wear your FREE T-Shirt with pride. I pulled up a map of this trail on this website. Lee County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp registration opens at 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27. From Hamburg this is a nice trail. isthe brigde useabl ? plus the country folk you see along the way are just awesomely friendly. Someone should push the legislature to putt priority to this trail. From the eastern endpoint on Whitmore Lake Road, the trail runs parallel to E Michigan 36. I can't imagine how these must feel on dog and horse feet. Rode the trail from Hamburg parking lot to Pinckney April 18, 2020. I just cringe anymore when I see horse trailers pull up to use the trail in Stockbridge. There is not a lot of horse poo on the trail, and besides its a multi use trail, horses have a right to the trail as well. and would be great if it were paved for a longer distance. That seems like it would make more sense to handle the maintenance part before discussing an expansion to the southwest (Jackson) like they are. I ride daily from west of Stockbridge to Gregory. Programs, activities, rentals, weight . Like other bike riders, we found it impossible to ride west of M-36. If I were to ride it again, I think I would start in Hamburg and go as far as the loose trail and turn around. Sessions are for payment purposes only. I attempted to ride the trail from Gregory toward Pinckney, and again the trail was in terrible shape due to horses. Please contact our office at 919-775-2107. Unless they make some changes, I don't know that I'll be visiting again. Fortunately for me, I live east of the trail so it made more sense for me to start at the end labeled "endpoint" then driving all the way around to the other side. Lee County Parks & Recreation sites offering free swimming or free parking include: Parks Lakes Park, Manatee Park, Hickey Creek Mitigation Park, Caloosa-hatchee Regional Park, [] Just be careful navigating the freeway exits at US-23 and M-36. There is only a small fraction of public horse trails in the state, compared to hiking and biking trails. We ordered food and bowled a game and both were fully up to expectations! No water and few outhouses. Public Safety (Emergency Management) (EMS), Strategic Resources & Government Affairs Office, Six Mile Cypress Slough Interpretive Center. If you currently have a membership at one of these facilities, please make sure it is active by calling or visiting the location selected. Just to see it I rode the .4K east to the end from Hall road. Get a FREE Rail Trails Guidebook when you become a Member with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center and Matlacha Community Center are closed from Hurricane Ian damages and will not operate a summer program this year. This section is not maintained at all, and it is a pity, because at some point the DNR rebuilt the bridges and spent a lot of money to clear the trail. The biggest problem for bikers on the older crushed limestone is the horses have chewed it up making it very rough. Our facility includes 10 lanes of bowling, a game area, computers for tutoring, and a fitness center. It gets maintained very consistently. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. I will report on that as soon as I do it again. Sweet trail from Unadilla all the way to the termination just east of downtown Hamburg, my hometown. My husband and I went bike riding on this section of trail on July 4th 2020. Lots of animals. Also most has no mile markers and the numbering is inconsistent township to township. $160 per session - 3 hours per week (Specialty Groups) **Fees are reduced for shorter sessions An additional $15.00 fee applies for out-of-county participants. The eastern section of the Lakelands Trail State Park passes through a chain of them as it rolls from the town of Hamburg and Lakeland to the outskirts of Jackson almost 40 miles away. Its a shame that the horse owners seem to think they own that portion of the trail. The DNR had such a nice trail and such a nice nature setting to run the trail though but they have negleted all others for the sake of horse riders.They post that this trail is set-up for handicap, thers no way a person in a whell chair could ever negotiate this trail.They made their choice, horse riders are welcome, everyone else can stay away! This was enjoyable for an 11 mile round trip. I rode, or rather attempted to ride, this trail on July 5, 2013. I was riding my bike and found it a little difficult to ride in many areas because of the loose gravel, that's why I only rode part of the trail. No drinking water on the trail, but the trail passes through several small towns whose residents you might find to be kind enough to share some. lots of wildlife; turkeys, deer, squirrels and chipmunks and oodles of birds that i swear seemed to follow me!! any biker or walker will love the connection with nature varied to community living. The pavement went past Zukey Lake, and on another 2 miles to the end. I know the horses have been using the trail for much longer than the bikers but they need to share the trail so that everybody can use it. I would recomend this trail as long as you don't start West of Gregory unless you are on a mountain bike and ready for a rough ride. Plenty of parking at the trailhead. The trails are nice and wide and there's ample space to pass. As of now the improved trail is great for biking. Camp registration is ongoing as long as space is available. You can spend an hour here or hours and still have plenty to do. This has become a decidedly favorite weekend trail of mine. The section from Mt. This trail was a straight and flat. The Lakelands Trail follows a section of the former Michigan Air Line Railroad opened in 1884 as part of a planned rail line across southern Michigan. It is no secret the horses tear up the trail, and in wet weather it is much worse. There was a bike repair tool station as well as bathrooms along the way. Common to share the trail with horseback riders -- please follow the well posted instructions on how to safely approach a horse. Here at Lee County Recreation Center we pride ourselves on having the best local american in Beattyville. ", "Hate to see the complaints of how horses have ""ruined"" this trail. This portion of the trail is very nice. We started in Hamburg and headed west. Great trail! Horse riders use Lakeland Trail to get to the area horse trails and have left their damage and crap on the trail. Recreation and Community Centers General Information The four large recreation centers require a lifetime membership which costs $10 per person or $25 for a family. Great day! The county will purchase land at 34 Ulmer road for $3.15 million. We believe that participation in recreation and sports/fitness activity is a common pursuit around the world. Camp Registration starts February 27 at 7 a.m. . The place is huge! The Rec area section is very pretty, like being up north. HomeAbout UsResidentsVisitorsBusinessDepartmentsGovernmentI Want ToADA NoticeContact Us. I do not understand the problem people have with the trail East of Stockbridge, the trail is in good shape, though there is a section of about 200 yards where the surface is soft. The trail brushes the northern edge of the 535-acre University of Michigan Edwin S. George Reserve, a fenced research and educational preserve. Beattyville, KY 41311. Very nicely kept, and since I many times finish my evening ride in the dark with a light, I feel that it is has been very safe as well, however, it also feels very secluded at that time so I am cautious. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. We were still able to make it a third of the way to Hamburg before turning around because my wife ran over a bucket handle that was hit by a lawnmower that had cleared some of the brush on the side. We start near the eastern terminus of the trail in a lot in Hamburg. As you approach Pinkney it becomes paved and is paved all the rest of the way to the end. I however took the wrong bike for the gravel section. Wider knobby rides would probably be okay. At that point the trail is the mentioned limestone surface and relatively hard and not bumpy. Suggest biking this section ASAP before the horses tear it up. If you are looking for a challenge and a work out bike it all the way to Munith. We travelled the rest of our trip on the shoulder of the main roads. near Pinckney. Just make sure to know how to pass/approach them before hand and you'll be all set. Camp sites will participate in countywide initiatives, such as service-learning projects, fitness and wellness programs and National Park and Recreation Month. Very nice ride until you hit the Unadilla mark, then it gets tougher. Copyright Lehigh Acres Citizen | https://www.lehighacrescitizen.com | 2510 Del Prado Blvd. The Nature Center is located in San-Lee Park, it houses live native, non-releasable wildlife in the forms of mammals, reptiles, fish, and birds of prey. Further along the trail follows residential or natural areas. I only hike the nonpaved sections, and spend most of my time East of Gregory. They receive no funding for the trail, and most of the maintance is done by the townships. (Except that my bowling score was low as usual :( I ordered the cheese sticks, which were absolutely delicious! IMO I didn't feel the horses caused any damage or inconvenience to the trail. Lovely mix of scenery. The section from Gregory to Stockbridge is in my opinion the prettiest as tree covered. This portion of the trail is crushed limestone, but it is well-packed for easy pedaling. ", "I mostly ride east of Pinckney, to the end of the trail east of Hamburg. More horses past Pinkney. it is a wonderful trail, friendly town folk and maintained well. There should be plenty of room in the great outdoors for all users. Parking is available at a number of locations along the trail. Again, the trail surface was destroyed by horses. For when you get hungry, there is a pizza and snack bar by the lanes. The frustrating part is that there is plenty of room in the grass along the trail to ride a horse without tearing up the trail surface. Soft slag surface is very loose (particularly in the couple-mile stretch east of Gregory). Registration begins in late July/early August. At Unidilla, the track is tough on a road bike, so that's where I turn around. As we started east, headed toward Unadilla, the trail conditions worsened. ", "I tried this trail my family in early September 2003, as it looked like a perfect distance for my six-year-old budding mountain bike racer, with nice destination towns whichever way you rode it. I rode this section of the trail many times last summer. Beattyville is the county seat of Lee County and is a coal-town turned tourist attraction with rock-climbing, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, and is located at the mouth of the Kentucky River. After that it is jarring and miserable on a bike due to horse hoof prints. I saw they had marked the asphalt on the Hamburg section for repairs around potholes, etc, so that is great. Area between Gregory , Stockbridge, and Munith is being upgraded now, but doesn't look like pavement is being installed. Someone has been doing donuts on the trail and rutting it up pretty badly. As a hiker it makes little difference to me, but I know that many cyclist claim that the trail is not usable, after horses have used the trail. We offer family parks, walking & bike trails, outdoor education programs, camps, adult and youth recreational activities, aquatics classes, and sports for all ages. Horses frequent section between Pinckney and Gregory. also, if it is raining it may get a little muddier than most would like.just gotta be prepared. Also it turns into a well kept (I thought) small aggregate pathway. The staff are very friendly. 1100 Shannon Evans Rd Jonesville VA 24263 (276) 346-1535. I will have to return there again soon and investigate how far west the paving extends. I'll just echo the comments of others regarding the portion destroyed by the horse riders. Owned by a ministry, the center has a full gym, pool tables, ping pong tables, foosball, and a bowling alley! Looking forward to getting on it again in a few months. Most other sections are quite nice and scenic and make you feel as thou your up north. Peaceful and beautiful. need fat tires, west of Pinckney. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. The trail switched to limestone gravel after mile six but it was easier to ride in than we expected. It looks like someone may have also dug a hole in the trail and covered it with loose straw (BE CAREFUL, or you could do a header there)". Not to mention you had to dodge major piles of horse poop. Its so rough and full of sand that its impossible to enjoy a bike ride. (about 10 miles). (I always nodded, smiled and or waved - just being friendly, folks!) It does go further than what I did but it turned into a really rough trail after the 13 miles The first 10 miles is a nice straight blacktop. I have biked this trail at some time or another from Munith to Hamburg. We started out in Hamburg at the parking lot across from the Hamburg Pub, then rode west just past Pinckney. The next 3 miles was a small Loose Gravel. Recreation Programmer Stephanie Spivey. So glad to hear the trail is paved now further west of Pinckney. I was a little hesitant to take this trail based on the reviews. I saw no signs of problems left by or made by horses. It was a jarring ride for 3 miles, when I gave up and returned to Stockbridge. The Lee County Rec Center has a lot to offer: bowling, ping pong, foosball, exercise equipment, and more. it is relatively a flat pathway, but, the two track effect may make it harder for bikers and even runners. I've been hitting different sections of this trail over the last couple of weeks and can't believe some of the damage caused by horses, not to mention that large amounts of manure left behind. Summer camp runs for six weeks from June 19 through July 28. There were several road crossings but most were county dirt roads so not much traffic. The paving of the trail seems to extend west as well, for as far as you can see from the trailhead. The trail continues south of Munith, and is in great condition. I would love to see that happen, but I am not holding my breath, as there does not seem to be much interest and less funding. The trail was very grassy and not well maintained. We had a wonderful time. Horses should be ridden in the grass along the trail, and not on the improved surface. It makes me sad to give a poor review, because the scenery was very pretty, which prompted me to give it two stars instead of one. A good 2/3 of the trail is unbikeable gravel but could still make for a great hike. In fact, Hamburg Township, where the trail starts, is 10% covered in water. ", "Unpaved, crushed stone/gravel trails like these are great for offroad running and biking. Started off near The Hamburg pub. We decided to go through town and go west again to see how well their gravel part of the trail was maintained. There are sections that are so damaged that jogging was difficult and I had to be careful with my foot placement due to divots left by horse hooves would make for rolling an ankle a real possibility. The new pavement is a bit narrower and has room on the side for horses. People on foot and using bicycles were to courteous to my son & I on horseback. Improvements including paving the trail from where pavement ended at the Hamburg Twp border east of Farley, across D19 and past Pinckney to the next M36 crossing west of Pinckney. View all hotels near Lee County Recreational Center on Tripadvisor, View all restaurants near Lee County Recreational Center on Tripadvisor, Hotels near Three Forks Historical Center, Hotels near Kentucky Mountain Bible College, Hotels near Big Sandy Community and Technical College, Points of Interest & Landmarks in Beattyville, Cuzco: Capital of the Inca Empire (6 Days / 5 Nights), Tena Misahualli Private Day Tour - Monkey Beach, Waterfall, Laguna, Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Walking Tour with Boat Ride, OFFICIAL Seoul Myeongdong NANTA Show Discount Ticket, Artisans of Tonal & Tlaquepaque Private Tour with Local Expert, Full-Day Mauritius Volcanic Wonders Tour Including Swimming with Wild Dolphins, The Naked Magicians at MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. I've been on worse pavement. Phone : 919-776-6221 ext.4218. Not all the work is yet done, however, this trail hold a lot of promise. since then I've walked, mostly Pinckney to Gregory , several times. Check out the menu for Lee County Recreation Center.The menu includes prices, and pizzas & concessions. The horse tracks caused a very bumpy ride. You get some good looks at real working farms as you ride literally right through them. Dog friendly. The only portion of the trail which can be ridden on a bicycle is from just west of the Pinckney depot to the east end in Hamburg Township. To help, drop off unopened canned or dry goods between Monday, April 4, and Monday, April 18, at any library or Lee County Recreation Center. There are 2 ice cream stops along the way. From Stockbridge to Gregory the trail is very rough and soft, could have been partly to heavy rain the night before. I really enjoy this trail. I'll echo a previous poster's comments and say if you're pulling a trailer, forget it -- not because it's not possible, but because you won't be able to miss the manure, and the hoofprints will shake your kid mercilessly. "The section of the Lakeland Trail in Hamburg Twp (around 6.5 miles) is now paved. I've had encounters with all of them. On bike or foot you can exchange a lot of smiles. Such a shame. Pavement east of Pinckney to Hamburg. And thanks to the volunteers who work on this trail. Kudo's to the construction team, it all looks great! Not for road bikes!!!! North Ft Myers Rec Center, 2000 North Recreation Park Way Veterans Park Rec Center, 55 Homestead Rd South, Lehigh Acres Wa-Ke Hatchee Rec Center, 16760 Bass Rd, Ft Myers They serve pizza, sandwiches, ice cream, etc. This is not a bike/walk trailthis is a horse trail. YOUR CHILD MUST BE PRESENT TO BE FITTED FOR UNIFORM. my husband and I are really enjoying it! I like it. Very nice, has shady areas and we did not have any issues with bugs though we did go early. Overall I give this trail a solid 5 stars. Own or manage this property? Trail Link: please REMOVE this trail from your list. Garbage lining the trail is very unsightly, mainly between Farley Road and M-36. About 7 miles in though, it turns to gravel. There are a number of bridges and the transitions of this limestone part are excellent - better than the asphalt bridge transitions. In North Fort Myers, traditional camp was held in the recreation center, while middle school camp was in the concession/4-H building located near the football fields. . Even the portion of the trail that starts in the town of Stockbridge is ruined by horses. Lee County Parks & Recreation offers a variety of camp programs to help make the summer fun. Advertisement. Biking or walking it's almost impossible if you're not somewhat skilled. The trail is quite flat and the surface is smooth. This is a two day event that will be hosted at various Lee County Recreation Centers January 14 - 15, 2023. This includes a children's playground, wa . After some point the path does turn into crushed limestone -- here is where you'll run into horses on the trail. Sports FOOTBALL - Registration in July and August Flag Football: (Ages) 5-6 Tackle Football: Pee Wee: 7-8 Small Fry: 9-10 Mites: 11-12 I suggest that you park either at the commuter park and ride lot on 8mile road just before Lemon and jump on the trail end there, or start approx 2.5miles down the path at the trail head across the street from the Hamburg pub. lee county recreational center photo 6. Really horse riders, people are expected to clean up after their dog, why are the horse owners not expected to clean up after their horses?!? There was no ruts or pot holes that caused any discomfort on my bike. Additional collection containers are located at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve and the Lee County Topaz Court Household Chemical Waste Facility. My husband and I have biked on it and have seen other bikers use it. So excited for all the improvements! PARENTS. Registration for swimming lessons and other aquatics programs begins Tuesday, Feb. 28. Joe in Pinckney. Located along the Mississippi, south of Fort Madison . It was busy but far less crowded than the Huron Valley trail. The 6 miles of asphalt were in nice condition. What do we offer? Some vegetation needs trimming, but not too much. Most of the main trailhead parking lots along this trail also have picnic tables, so you can sit down to eat. I am not sure why as this is hard to bike on, hard to walk on and I am sure the horses don't like the large stone either. The Rec Center has exercise equipment for adults, bowling for all ages (not toddlers, of course), ping pong, pool, and other table games. At which point, the Lakeland trail would connect to Jackson's intercity tail system. Personally, as a gravel biker I find this sad as I found the limestone portion to be very enjoyable. I ride this trail every couple of weeks. REGISTRATION FEE. I've explored part of it (*very* rough in parts), but still don't know where the western terminus is. Toggle navigation.
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