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NEW PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS TO EXPAND LAND TRAIL <br />wenty -seven new property acquisitions have been added to the land trail route in Southern <br />Alamance County, between Great Alamance Creek south of Swepsonville River Park and Cane <br />Creek on the Alamance- Orange County line. This stretch of river is over ten miles long and gaining <br />land here requires the cooperation of <br />several landowners. We have acquired <br />critical pieces to continue the Haw <br />River Trail (HRT) south from <br />Swepsonville River Park and to create <br />nearly four miles of contiguous HRT <br />in the heart of Saxapahaw. The <br />existing Saxapahaw section will <br />extend two miles downriver and one <br />mile upriver, following the Church <br />Road bridge and connecting to trails <br />on Saxapahaw Island. Funding for the <br />project came from a multi -year grant <br />from the North Carolina Parks and <br />Recreation Trust Fund. <br />SAXAPAHAW ISLAND <br />PARK <br />e are pleased to announce preliminary plans for <br />Saxapahaw Island Park, a nature -based park that <br />combines elements of community and family; art and <br />culture; and play and learning with recreation. The park win <br />feature hiking trails, gathering spaces, waterfront access, <br />and a nature play and learning area. To realize our vision <br />for this innovative park, we have asked the community to <br />get involved in its design and implementation. <br />Email info @thehow.org to getinvolved. <br />Conceptual plan for Saxapahaw Island Parr <br />HRT land route in Southern Alamance <br />County. Recent acquisitions shown in red. <br />