April 1, 2015 | 
Author And it’s all completed, as of Nov 18, 2016. Enjoy!
New Pipeline Project on Sycamore Loop
North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) has started a new pipeline renovation project along their easement road where our Sycamore Loop branches. Normally, when going north on the trail from Highland Park, the trail forks where it crosses the NTMWD easement road. You can go straight across the road and continue on the west side of the Sycamore Loop, or you can travel east on the road until you reach the entrance to the east side of the Sycamore Loop. For the past many months, we’ve had the west side of the Loop blocked off while a pipeline renovation project was underway. That project has ended and the west side of the loop is now open. However, a new pipeline renovation project has just started and we’ll need to detour around it when the construction activity is present during the next several months.
The following picture shows the trail (in yellow) north from Highland Park, and where the trail forks to make the Sycamore Loop. The light blue box shows the area detailed in the second picture. Click once on the picture for a larger image. Click again to remove the larger image.
The following picture shows in more detail where the construction will take place and the detour options that will be used. Click once on the picture for a larger image. Click again to remove the larger image.
There may be several days when the bypass black pipes are being laid across the west and east side entrances (the pipe will be buried directly in front of the two entrances). During those several days, the entire Sycamore Loop will be closed and there will be no access to the Giant Sycamore. We will announce these dates on the TTPA website main page, so please check it before you head out.
During the construction work, which may take two or more months, there will likely be construction activity and large vehicles moving up and down the easement road on weekdays and Saturdays. Please be aware and proceed with caution. DO NOT use the roadway, but stay behind the CAUTION tape and on the shoulder and only cross the roadway directly at the two trail entrances.
Too much rain today and expected overnight into the weekend. See you in April.
We will rideout at 10am, with a short member meeting before the rideout.
When – 10am, Saturday March 21, 2015
Where – Brockdale
What to bring – Bring your coggins!
We’ll be meeting at Brockdale, do some touch up paint on the repaired gate(s), and then head north to clear blocked culverts.
Where – Brockdale trailhead
When – Saturday, March 7 2015 at 9am
What to bring – water for yourself, loppers, gloves, boots suitable for wading in water/mud, and dress warmly
We’ll be gathering at Highland Park and heading south to clear the trail, all the way to the bridge.
Where – Highland Park trailhead
When – 9am, Saturday February 7, 2015
What to bring – gloves, long sleeves, dress warmly!
This ride has been cancelled, for inclement weather (soil too muddy and slippery).
We’ll be gathering at Highland Park and riding north to the Giant Sycamore tree.
Where – Highland Park trailhead
When – 2pm, February 21, 2015
Don’t forget the your horse’s Coggins, and be prepared to dress warmly!
We’ll be cleaning up trash and litter at Brockdale trailhead.
Where – Brockdale Park trailhead
When – 9am, Saturday Jan 10, 2014
What to bring – gloves, garbage bags
We’ll be meeting at Brockdale to have a member’s meeting and ride. This is an excellent chance to renew your membership, if you haven’t already, and to bring a friend who wants to join. We’ll be serving chili for lunch, so bring a chair for sitting and prepare to enjoy yourself.
As part of the member’s meeting, we’ll vote on nominations/renewals for the Board of Directors, and the Board will elect its Officers for 2015. We also hope to have a guest speaker on search and rescue tips.
When – Saturday, Jan 31, chili lunch at noon, meeting during and after lunch, rideout afterwards
Where – Brockdale Trailhead
What to bring – Checkbook for renewals or new members, chair for sitting, and Coggins for your horse if you are going to ride out afterwards
We’ll be cleaning up at Brockdale trailhead, and then checking out the trail for fallen branches.
Where – Brockdale Park trailhead
When – 9am, Saturday Nov 8, 2014
What to bring – gloves, loppers, chainsaw, garbage bags
There is cold and then there is cold (and maybe rainy), so we’ve cancelled this ride. See you on the next one!!
We’ll be gathering at Highland Park and riding north to the Giant Sycamore tree.
Where – Highland Park trailhead
When – 10am, November 15, 2014 *CANCELLED*
Don’t forget the your horse’s Coggins, and be prepared to dress warmly!
TTPA Halloween Fun Day and Parade- Sat 25 Oct 2014
 Kids and Costumes are great fun! Dig out your costumes for you and your horse, it’s time for some Halloween fun! Saddle up and attend the City of Lucas events with the TTPA on Saturday October 25, 2014. TTPA will celebrate a Halloween Fun Day in conjunction with the City of Lucas Founders Day Fall Fest. Join fellow horse riders for some Halloween Fun. TTPA will ride in the Lucas Founders Day Parade (in costumes) and enjoy the day’s festivities. TTPA will hold a horse and rider costume contest starting at 10 AM in the parking area behind Lucas City Hall. Create your best horse & rider costume and have a chance at winning prizes from both TTPA and the City.
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Here are the details:
A note on parking: Lucas has expanded the park next to City Hall since last year. This has reduced the area available for parking. As a result, we will need to try to park:
We will be coordinating parking to have longer trailers (3+ horse trailers and/or those with large living quarters) to the right as you pull through the gate and smaller 2-horse trailers on the left. Pull straight down the gravel drive then loop back to the right (or left, as appropriate) and double back to park facing out with truck nose facing the center drive. Park close enough to maximize parking, but far enough apart so riders can hitch and tack their horses between trailers. |
When: Saturday, October 25, 2014
Where: Meet at Lucas City Hall and Pavilion, 665 Country Club Road, Lucas TX – This is the NEW Lucas city hall building. Park in the back (driving to the south side of building). South entrance to City Hall is easiest for trailers.
Time:
8-9 AM Arrive and setup. Trailers parked no later than 9:15, please.
10 AM TTPA Costume Judging-Young, Adult, Judges Special Awards
11 AM Parade Lineup
12 Noon Founders Day Parade
1-4 PM Complimentary burgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks
Stick Horse Rodeo
Bounce Houses and Local Community Booths
Pony Riders & Petting Zoo
4-5 PM Trunk or Treat Halloween Tailgate Event
Treats for all and Prizes for Best Costumes
Bring your spooked out vehicle
This should be a fun day for everyone.
