Glacial Hills Regional Trail Long-Range Plan

Recommended Regional Trail Route

A preferred route has been identified through the  planning process. This route will set the vision for future design and implementation, likely to take place in phases over the next 20 years.

The long range plan identifies a Long Term Alignment as the future route for the Glacial Hills Regional Trail. Many variables and timelines could impact the development of the Long Term Alignment, including the future plans of the railroad corridor that is currently owned and operated by Canadian National. 

Because of this uncertainty, an Alternate Alignment was also identified. This alignment represents the recommended route if the Long Term Alignment proves to be impractical or unfeasible.  

With future phases of the project many years away,  this approach allows Washington County to maintain flexibility. The county will continue to engage with stakeholders and work through the details of a future project. 

Glacial Hills Regional Trail - Long Range Plan Document DRAFT

 Glacial Hills Regional Trail - Route Recommendation Map

Process

Long-range trail plans are the result of working together with the community and agency stakeholders to create a detailed vision for the future trail. 

This plan will give us clear instructions on where the trail will go, what land we need, what features it will have, how we will protect the environment, and what maintenance it will need. 

A successful planning process takes the community's ideas and turns them into a practical plan that prepares the project for future stages like funding, design, and construction.

Timeline

As community members, your input is important to Washington County.

Future Engagement Opportunities

Community members are welcomed and encouraged to share feedback by attending future engagement opportunities or by emailing Connor Schaefer. As future engagement opportunities are scheduled, they will be posted on this webpage.

You may also sign-up for project updates at the bottom of the page.

Open House #3 (July 29, 2024)

• Online Engagement

Open House #2 (June 17, 2024)

• Online Engagement

Open House #1 (November 15, 2023)

Open House #1 Postcard (PDF)

• Online Engagement