September 2009

Initial Phase of Deep River Rail Trail Opened

On September 19th, local and state officials, volunteers and many from the Deep River Steering Committee participated in opening the initial .75 miles of the planned 18 mile Deep-River rail-trail. About 60 people attended the ribbon cutting in Franklinville including NC Secretary of Commerce, Keith Crisco. The planned trail will eventually connect Ramseur, Franklinville and Cedar Falls. This initial section is 8' feet wide and has a granite screenings surface over a stabilizing geo-textile material. For more pictures and descriptions please see the Deep River Rail Trail Brochure. More background and opening details will be found in the FALL 2009 Little Toot.