EAST OF MING UPDATE

Marci Cunningham has left a new comment on your post "East of Lake Ming" in response to Karen's comment:

"The Nickel property between the golf course and Rancheria Road has a specific trail plan to provide multi use public trails when the property is developed. This specific trail plan was adopted by the city many years ago thanks to the dedicated work of Carolyn Belli. She has recently been working with Jim Nickel on the location of trails as he looks at future development. Most of the continuous equestrian trails will be through the middle portion with trails going to the river for scenic stops. Until the property is developed there is no public access through the ranch but development will include equestrian, hiking and bicycle trails which will be open to the public. "

Karen Sweaney has left a new comment on your post "East of Lake Ming":

"About 14 years ago I boarded my horse at Rio Bravo. The trail that Mary is describing, east from Lake Ming to Rancheria Road, was passable at that time. The service road that I believe she is describing belongs to the Rio Bravo Ranch and is utilized in the Nickell's orange groves, which is where that trail used to funnel out. Once on the ranch property, we would ride to the barn. From that point, there was no access to Rancheria Road without using the dirt roads on the ranch property. The ranch has horse pastures that use the river itself as the northern fence line, so there is no way to pass along the river. When we wanted to get to Rancheria Road, we simply rode out the main entrance road to Rancheria Road.

On a similar note, the trail heading WEST from the day park area, that Mary describes, is well established, and one that I frequent regularly. The trail heads west on the river, just below Lake Ming. As you continue riding, you will share the bike path for about a hundred yards as you pass through the campground. Continue west behind CALM and the soccer park and you will arrive at Hart Park. Again, continue west toward the homes at Goodmanville Road. There is an easement behind these homes, but please pass through QUIETLY as you will be riding in their back yards. The last owner has illegally installed a gate, but the lock is only for looks, reach down and lift the chain. (the red is the editor's note) You will ride along Goodmanville Road for about half a mile before you reconnect with dirt. From here, the trail runs parallel, and very close, to Alfred Harrell Highway. As you crest the top of the hill, you will see Ethel's in the distance."
Thank you Karen for the additional info.