Sep 2020 Road & Trail conditions

**dbehrend** · 09-15-2020, 01:14 AM

Originally Posted by dbehrend

As of today, PG Parks/M-NCPPC are still inspecting trails for damage following Thursday's storm. I've seen several bridges that appeared damaged from the flooding/debris.

PG Parks/M-NCPPC posted the following advisory yesterday closing all trails in the Anacostia River Trail system:

All trails in the Anacostia River Trail system are CLOSED until safety inspections can be completed
9/11/2020 - All trails in the Anacostia River Trail system are CLOSED until safety inspections can be completed, due to the recent rainstorms and flooding. These trails include:
NW Branch Trail
NE Branch Trail
Paint Branch trail
Silgo Creek Trail
Indian Creek Trail
Bladensburg trail into Washington, D.C.

Stay Safe!

Address/Location
M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation
6600 Kenilworth Ave
Riverdale Park, MD 20737

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 301-699-2255

An update from PG Parks:

Advisory: Trails REOPEN with a few exceptions, W. Hyattsville Metro Bridge and NE Branch Bridge at Rt. 410 CLOSED for repairs.

9/14/2020 - Trails REOPEN with a few exceptions, Pedestrian Bridge from West Hyattsville Metro Station to Chillum Road and the bridge on NE Branch Trail between Riverdale Road and Rt. 410 remain CLOSED for repairs. Trail at Campus Drive and Lake Artemesia South of College Park Airport remains CLOSED.

Stay safe!

For full details, view this message on the web

**Emm** · 09-16-2020, 02:54 PM

From Facebook's MVT Trail Users Group:

Just a head up that some...very special...person posted on Nextdoor in my area that they will be open carrying a firearm on the MVT this Saturday at 10:00 for a gun rights protest walk that starts near the Dyke Marsh, South of Alexandria just near Belle Haven (around mile 4 or 5 I think). He is trying to enlist other...special people...to walk with him.
It’s perfectly legal in VA and on National Park land.
Just a heads up, in case you run across them!

A few other posters responded that they knew of this specific individual, and he was known to be very confrontational. So please, regardless of your political views on this, stay safe and don't confront.

**Starduster** · 09-17-2020, 04:23 PM

There is an Alexandria Public Art Ride going that Saturday morning. https://www.facebook.com/events/235704787858843/

I am hoping like hell none of the three ride groups will cross paths with them (I am with Judd's 8:30 group).

**baiskeli** · 09-17-2020, 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by Emm

From Facebook's MVT Trail Users Group:

Just a head up that some...very special...person posted on Nextdoor in my area that they will be open carrying a firearm on the MVT this Saturday at 10:00 for a gun rights protest walk that starts near the Dyke Marsh, South of Alexandria just near Belle Haven (around mile 4 or 5 I think). He is trying to enlist other...special people...to walk with him.
It’s perfectly legal in VA and on National Park land.
Just a heads up, in case you run across them!

A few other posters responded that they knew of this specific individual, and he was known to be very confrontational. So please, regardless of your political views on this, stay safe and don't confront.

Hmm. If it's legal, what's he protesting?

**Judd** · 09-17-2020, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by baiskeli

Hmm. If it's legal, what's he protesting?

Fairfax County passed an ordinance this week banning firearms on county properties.

**komorebi** · 09-17-2020, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by Starduster

There is an Alexandria Public Art Ride going that Saturday morning. https://www.facebook.com/events/235704787858843/

I am hoping like hell none of the three ride groups will cross paths with them (I am with Judd's 8:30 group).

Not to worry, the ride route stays well clear of the MVT.

**Starduster** · 09-18-2020, 02:58 PM

Preview of the start point...

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**dbehrend** · 09-24-2020, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by dbehrend

An update from PG Parks:

Advisory: Trails REOPEN with a few exceptions, W. Hyattsville Metro Bridge and NE Branch Bridge at Rt. 410 CLOSED for repairs.

9/14/2020 - Trails REOPEN with a few exceptions, Pedestrian Bridge from West Hyattsville Metro Station to Chillum Road and the bridge on NE Branch Trail between Riverdale Road and Rt. 410 remain CLOSED for repairs. Trail at Campus Drive and Lake Artemesia South of College Park Airport remains CLOSED.

Stay safe!

For full details, view this message on the web

Updates from PG Parks - The W. Hyattsville bridge will be closed for sevral months & the bridge at Riverdale Road will be closed for up to 1 year:

Anacostia Tributary Trail System
Following several days of heavy rain and regional flooding on September 10th, 2020, the Department of Parks and Recreation reports the following closures and precautions:

West Hyattsville: The bridge on a spur trail that links Chillum Road to the West Hyattsville Metro Station and Northwest Branch Trail was badly damaged and will need to be replaced. This closure may last for several months as repairs take place.

Riverdale Park: A bridge on the Northeast Branch Trail was damaged and will need to be replaced. The bridge spans the Wells Branch, a feeder stream that is located just north of Riverdale Road. It may take up to 12 months to replace this bridge. Detour signs will be posted on a route through the Town of Riverdale Park.

For additional details, please refer to the attached map.