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
28 Aug. 11 - 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
 29 Aug. 11 - The trail is clear.
Berryville Road Side Trail to Rt. 28
29 Aug. 11 - The trail is clear.
Rt. 28 to Black Rock Mill
20 Dec. 11 - There is a tree across the trail around mile post 7.5. It is 10 to 12 inches in diameter.
Black Rock Mill to Rt. 118
 5 Nov. 11 - The trail is clear.
The trash pile near Rt.118 needs to be removed.

Rt. 118 to Riffle Ford Road
 1 Feb. 12 - The trail is clear. 5 Nov. 11 - The first bridge going upstream from Rt. 118 is off its footings and needs to be reset. The second bridge is missing its footing on one side. The third bridge is off its footings and needs to be reset. The 4 foot bridge about 3/4 mi. in from Riffle Ford Rd. has rotted out on one end. It needs to be replaced.

Riffle Ford Road to Clopper Road
 3 Sept. 11 - The trail is clear. 6 Aug. 11 - An erosion problem on the hillside where trail parallels the power lines.
5 Aug. 11 - The hole above the Long Branch culverts needs to be filled in.
14 July 10 - The wood needs to be cleared from blocking the culverts under the gravel road near Riffle Ford Road.
Clopper Road to Rt. 355
 3 Jan. 12 - A 9 in. diameter tree is across the trail near mile post 16 1/2.

Rt. 355 to Watkins Mill Road
 12 Sept. 11 - The trail is clear

Watkins Mill Road to Brink Road
 4 Sept. 11 - The trail is clear.
The trail has an erosion problem on the hill near the Watkins Mill Road parking lot.
4 Aug 11 - The grass needs to be mowed.
Brink Road to Huntmaster Road
 25 June 11 - The trail is clear.
Huntmaster Road to Magruder Branch
 30 May 11 - The trail is clear although becoming overgrown.
13 Mar. 10 - The stepping stone crossing needs to be reworked.
Some of the stepping stones are out of place.
The bridge over Great Seneca Creek needs to be installed.
Magruder Branch Trail to Patuxent River Start Park
Trail needs to be built.
Magruder Branch Trail to Watkins Road
12 Oct. 10 - The trail is clear.
There are some muddy spots along the trail.
Watkins Road to Log House Road
12 Nov. 11 - The trail is clear.

Log House Road to Damascus Regional Park
 12 Nov. 11 - Trail is clear.










































































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