The Sweetheart Trail Ride scheduled for Feb 13 is now officially cancelled. We have had so much rain there is standing water on the trails. There is more rain predicted so there is no time for the trails to dry.

Sorry, we didn’t want to do it, but Mother Nature wants us to take a break. We decided it was better to go ahead and cancel the ride now so you could make alternative plans.

No ride this weekend.

For those who don’t know the history of Trinity Trail, Janice Hirmon is responsible for starting Trinity Trail in the very beginning. All of us who use the trail owe Janice a great deal of gratitude for her foresight and hard work.

Janice mentioned how great it was to see that the trail was being used. She saw 20 to 25 trailers in the parking lot the day she was there. Hopefully Janice will be back to ride with us again soon.

Note: Janice lost her cell phone while on the trail. It is yellow with flowers all over it. Please contact us here at the blog if you find it. 972-429-1222. Thanks.

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The ride will be automatically cancelled if it is raining or if there has been so much rain as to make the trail extremely wet, muddy and dangerous. To check on trail conditions call Trail Steward Charlie Gaines at 972-824-3369.

Don’t forget your current negative Coggins Certificate for each horse, as state law requires us to check. You can’t enter the park without one. For safety reasons, dogs will not be permitted on the trail. They must remain tied at your trailer in camp. For more information, see the Trinity Trail Preservation Association’s website at www.trinitytrailriders.org.

Directions to Brockdale Park Trailhead

Lucas is northeast of Dallas, TX. From Dallas, go north on US 75 to the Bethany Drive exit in Allen and go east. Take Bethany Drive through Allen into Lucas (about 5 miles). Counting the light at the expressway exit, you will go through nine lights. The ninth light is at Bethany and FM 1378 where Lucas City Hall will be on the left. Go straight. In about ½ mile, when the road makes a sharp curve, you will see a stoplight and the Lucas Food Mart and Fina station will be on your left. Turn left here on FM 3286 and go less than a mile to Brockdale Park Road. There is a brown Brockdale Park sign on the right just before the turn. It turns off to the right. If you get to the bridge over Lake Lavon you have gone too far. Follow Brockdale Park Road around to the trailhead. You will drive through three 90-degree turns. The trailhead is at the 3rd 90-degree turn on the right and is bordered by white pipe fence. If you get to the boat ramp you have gone too far.

To support the trail and get regular delivery of the monthly newsletter, send $25 to Trinity Trail Preservation Association, c/o Pat Martin, 4040 Avion Drive, Wylie, TX 75098. For more information, see the Trinity Trail Preservation Association’s website at www.trinitytrailriders.org.

The Horse and Rider Halloween Costume Contest starts at 5 PM. Dinner will follow at 6 PM. TTPA will provide hamburgers and hot dogs for a small donation. Bring your own beverages and lawn chair. Share dinner and great conversation with other riders. You can adjust your ride to your own schedule.

The Costume Contest will have four divisions: 6 and under, ages 7-12, 13-18, and Adult (over 18). Prizes for all participants in the 6 and under and for the first 3 places in the older divisions. Join the fun.

The ride will be automatically cancelled if it is raining or if there has been so much rain as to make the trail extremely wet, muddy and dangerous. To check on trail conditions call Trail Steward Charlie Gaines at 972-824-3369.

Don’t forget your current negative Coggins Certificate for each horse, as state law requires us to check. You can’t enter the park without one. For safety reasons, dogs will not be permitted on the trail. They must remain tied at your trailer in camp. For more information, see the Trinity Trail Preservation Association’s website at www.trinitytrailriders.org .