May 2, 2013 | 
Author East Fork Trailhead got some loving attention last month, but still needs a good spring painting to finish the job!
When: Saturday, April 13
Time: 9 am
Where: East Fork Trailhead
We will meet at 9am at East Fork Trailhead and continue re-painting all the pipes and cables (in TTPA-white). We’re about 1/3 of the way done, so the end is in sight. We’ll provide the paint, brushes, and rubber gloves, you provide the energy! Do wear old clothes, suitable to be spattered with white paint.
We’ll also make a stab at picking up trash along Skyline Drive from the trailhead, time permitting. See you there!
We’ll be having a Scavenger Hunt ride!
DATE: Saturday, April 20, 2013
TIME: Registration starts at 10am
LOCATION: Brockdale Park Trailhead
Duanna Hanners is planning a scavenger hunt with clues to find special items along the trail, north and south of Brockdale. Afterwards we’ll be providing a lunch from our Chuckwagon ($5 donation would be nice) at 1pm.
Call or text Duanna at 469-774-6773 if you plan on coming.
Remember to bring your current Coggins test results for each horse and a chair to sit on!
East Fork Trailhead is in need of some loving attention and needs a good spring painting
When: Saturday, April 13
Time: 9 am
Where: East Fork Trailhead
We will meet at 9am at East Fork Trailhead and re-paint all the pipes and cables (in TTPA-white). We’ll provide the paint, mittens, and rubber gloves, you provide the energy! Do wear old clothes, suitable to be spattered with white paint.
We’ll also make a stab at picking up trash along Skyline Drive from the trailhead, time permitting. See you there!
25 years ago, in 1988, Trinity Trail was opened to the public for the first time. At that time, the trail ran from the East Fork trailhead in Wylie to the Brockdale Park trailhead in Lucas. It wasn’t an easy process to gain the necessary permissions, easements, agreements, and physically clear the trail, but those early Trinity Trail pioneers got it done. This Anniversary party is our attempt to recognize those Pioneers of Trinity Trail and acknowledge their efforts on our behalf. A lot has happened since 1988 (TTPA was formed, the trail has been extended to 25+ miles, and a new trailhead has been opened, amongst other accomplishments), but this isn’t a celebration of what has happened since 1988, but what happened before then. Without the efforts of those Pioneers, we wouldn’t be where we are today with the Trail.
Who are those Pioneers? Please join us and meet them and applaud them.
The party will be held at the Surrey House and Gardens in McKinney, on March 1, 2013, starting at 630pm with a buffet dinner, followed by speeches and the awards to those Pioneers. Please vist the RSVP page (25th Anniversary RSVP) to let us know you are coming.
Valentine’s Day is coming up and we are planning a ride!
DATE: Saturday, February 16, 2013
TIME: Ride out at 2pm
LOCATION: Highland Park Trailhead
It’s time to bring your significant other along on a trail ride! We’ll have a pot-luck afterwards in the pavilion, so bring enough for an extra mouth or two!
Remember to bring your current Coggins test results for each horse, a chair to sit on, and dress warmly, because it’s usually chilly in the evening in February!
One more time to try and work on the trail north of Highland Park (weather permitting)
When: Saturday, February 9
Time: 9 am
Where: Highland Park Trailhead
We will meet at 9am at Highland Park and head north to clear overhanging branches on the trail, prior to the NTMWD plant.
We’ll need chainsaws, loppers, and trash bags. See you there!
We are planning our annual January Chili Ride!
DATE: Saturday, January 26, 2013
TIME: Ride out at 2pm
LOCATION: Brockdale Park Trailhead
Sharon Berryman has agreed to cook her excellent Chili for us – this is always a fun ride because as you return from riding, the wonderful smell of chili cooking hits your nose. Chili will be ready between 5 and 5:30pm, and hopefully the Corps will let us have a bonfire to keep warm.
Remember to bring your current Coggins test results for each horse, a chair to sit on, and dress warmly, because it’s usually chilly in the evening, or is that chili ? !
If you are coming, please RSVP via email to Sharon Berryman so we know how much chili to make!
Highland Park trailhead – to NTMWD and back!!
Due to rain and mud, we’ve cancelled the workday!
When: Saturday, January 12
Time: 9 am
Where: Highland Park Trailhead
We will meet at 9am and work our way as far as NTMWD and then back.
We’ll need chainsaws, loppers, weed-whackers, and trash bags.
It’s Time for the Annual TTPA Holiday Party
Come join the fun with your friends and family at the annual Trinity Trail Preservation Association Holiday Party. The response to last year’s party at Outback Restaurant was so positive we have elected to have the party there again.
The party is an event for all of us who enjoy the trail so much to come together and get to know each other better. The TTPA will also be presenting awards to some of our dedicated members and local businesses who contributed so generously this past year. You will also be able to renew your membership at the party.
After the awards presentations and dinner, we’ll be doing our ever-popular Cowboy Gift Exchange, so make your plans accordingly.
We hope to see you there.
When: Friday 7 December 2012 at 7 PM
Where: Outback Steak House, Plano, TX
1509 N. Central Expressway (off the Southbound access road)
NW Corner of 15th Street and US-75 ( Link to Map )
(972) 516-4100 Restaurant Phone Number
Meal Cost – $16 per person, this will pay for each person’s meal
Menu: You can choose from:
- Grilled Chicken,
- 6 oz Sirloin Steak, or
- Woodfire Grilled Salmon
plus sides. Although we ask you to tell us in your RSVP what your choice is, the restaurant will take your actual order when you arrive, so you can change your mind between now and then.
Cowboy Gift Exchange: Please bring a horse themed gift with a value between $15-$20 for the gift exchange. This event is always a favorite at the party.
RSVP – Very Important!: We would like to be able to give the restaurant a head count. Please confirm your attendance and initial food choice by using our online RSVP form or call Duanna Hanners at (469) 774-6773.
Time to tackle the Collin Park stretch of the trail
When: Saturday, November 10
Time: 9 am
Where: Collin Park in St. Paul <<<<< NOTE NEW STARTING LOCATION
We will meet at 9am at the entrance gate to Collin Park. We’ll walk to the worksites (by the picnic table and on the trail behind their workshop). There’s a large tree to completely fell, and cut up and lots of trimming, clearing, and picking up on the trail through Collin Park.
We’ll need chainsaws, loppers, weed-whackers, and trash bags.
