Learn more about project to create 75-mile trail in El Paso County

EL PASO, Texas ( KTSM ) — The public can learn more about a project to construct a 75-mile countywide trail.

The Paso del Norte Trail is a “community-driven, collaborative effort” initiated by the Paso Norte Health Foundation to create a countywide trail, according to a news release sent out by organizers.

During the “Paving the Way” meetings, community members can learn about trail segments that are being constructed, being designed or have been completed.

Currently, 20 miles of trail have already been completed, according to the news release.

The Rio Grande Riverpark Trail is 10.9 miles from Vinton to Country Club Road in the Upper Valley. The Playa Drain Trail is 6.85 miles from Ascarate Park to Capistrano Park in the Lower Valley.

“The goal is to create a regionally significant landmark that promotes active transportation, preserves the history and culture of our region, highlights the Rio Grande River, supports economic development and ecotourism, provides educational and volunteer opportunities, and makes healthy living the easy choice for our unique, binational community,” according to the news release.

Here is a schedule of the “Paving the Way: Community Meetings”:

6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 11, El Paso Community College, Northwest Campus, cafeteria, 6701 S. Desert Blvd.

6 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 22, Valle Bajo Community Center and Library, Leisure Room, 7380 Alameda Ave.

6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 25, San Juan Recreation Center, Multipurpose Room, 701 N. Glenwood St.

Parking for the July 11 meeting at El Paso Community College will be in the parking lot closest to the cafeteria.

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