REPORTING TRAIL PROBLEMS

bridge near riffle ford rd Anyone may report a trail problem. An Observer/Reporter Volunteer should file a report at least three times a year on the section of the Greenway Trail he/she covers. A report should contain the following information:
  1. Your name
  2. A description of the problem.
  3. The nearest road to the problem and approximately how far in one has to walk to reach the problem.

Email this information to: CLICK HERE to file a problem report at senecatrailweb@aol.com

The All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Problem

It is illegal to drive motorized vehicles on parkland. This has become an increasing problem along the Greenway Trail and side trails. Please report ATV's on county park land (route 355 and north) to the County Park Police at: 301-949-3010.
Report ATV's on state park land (south of Rt. 355) to the State Park Police at: 1-800-825-7275. If the problem persists, call the Sencea Creek State Park office at: 301-924-2127.

Trail Section
Date - Problem Description
River Road to Berryville Road
21 Jan. 09 - The trail is clear.
13 April 03 - The No Bikes sign has been removed from the Seneca Creek Greenway Trail sign at Berryville Road at the section of trail heading downstream.
Berryville Road to Berryville Road Side Trail
 18 July 09 - The trail is clear.
Berryville Road Side Trail to Rt. 28
18 July 09 - The trail is clear.

Rt. 28 to Black Rock Mill
21 Jan. 09 - The trail is clear
Black Rock Mill to Rt. 118
 31 Oct. 09 - a large tree is down between mile post 8 and 9.
The 4th bridge needs to be reset on its footing but is currently usable.
The short boardwalk needs to be cabled.
The footing for the bridge closest to Rt. 118 has turned up and needs to be put in place.
Rt. 118 to Riffle Ford Road
 13 Sept. 09 - The trail is clear.
The trash pile near Rt.118 needs to be removed.

Riffle Ford Road to Clopper Road
 30 Aug. 09 - The trail is clear.
Clopper Road to Rt. 355
 6 Oct. 09 - The trail is clear.
Need to fix broken handrail on bridge near Clopper.
A second culvert pipe is needed.
Rt. 355 to Watkins Mill Road
 29 July 09 - The trail is clear.
The stone stream crossing below the dam needs improvement.
Potential trail rerouting where it makes a sharp turn near the road.
Watkins Mill Road to Brink Road
 17 Sept. 09 - There is a small pine tree across the trail past the first bridge from Watkins Mill and going up the hill. There is also a leaner continuing on and going down the same hill.

Brink Road to Huntmaster Road
 26 Mar. 09 - The trail is clear.
The new bridge over the gully needs to be cabled.
Huntmaster Road to Magruder Branch
 15 Sept. 09 - About a mile north of Huntmaster Road there is an 18 in. diameter tree across the trail.
The stepping stone crossing needs to be reworked.
Some of the stepping stones are out of place. There are also pieces of chain sawed logs at one end of the crossing.
13 Jly. 07 - At the location of the two bridges, one has been washed slightly downstream and needs to be reset.
Magruder Branch Trail to Patuxent River Start Park
Trail needs to be built.
Magruder Branch Trail to Watkins Road
28 June 08 - Trail is clear.
There are some muddy spots along the trail.
Watkins Road to Log House Road
26 Jan. 09 - The trail is clear.
Log House Road to Damascus Regional Park
 14 July 08 - Trail is clear.
This section of trail is frequently used by ATV's.








































































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This page was last updated on 10.31.09