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
23 Feb. 08 - 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
 21 July 08 - The trail is clear.
Berryville Road Side Trail to Rt. 28
21 July 08 - The trail is clear.
Rt. 28 to Black Rock Mill
23 Feb. 08 - The trail is clear
Black Rock Mill to Rt. 118
 17 Aug. 08 - A large tree blocks the trail about 1/4 Mile from Rt. 118. A chain saw is needed to clear it. Hikers can walk around it.
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
 16 June 08 - The trail is clear.
Five tires have been left by the trail about 100 yds in from the Rt. 118 trail head.
The trash pile near Rt.118 needs to be removed.
Riffle Ford Road to Clopper Road
 14 June 08 - The trail is clear
19 Feb. 08 - Erosion problem on steep hillside going up from creek. Put switchback in trail.
About 1/10 mi. downstream from Clopper Rd. move the trail from muddy area closer to stream.
Clopper Road to Rt. 355
 21 July 08 - 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
 22 May 08 - 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
 30 June 08 - The trail is clear.
Near Brink Rd., the trail is too near the stream.
Brink Road to Huntmaster Road
 30 June 08 - The trail is clear.
The new bridge over the gully needs to be cabled.
Huntmaster Road to Magruder Branch
 28 June 08 - The trail is clear.
Water from Huntmaster Rd. is flowing onto the trail and needs to be diverted.
13 Jly. 07 - Waterbars need to be dug out and one or two more added where the trail goes steeply uphill at about 1.1 miles from Huntmaster.
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
14 July 08 - 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 08.17.08