Friday, September 03, 2010
South Lake Horse Trail
KENTUCKY...
Damage from the flash-flooding of July 17, 2010, has prompted Pike County Fiscal Court officials to cancel the fall 2010 South Lake Horse Trail Ride. Crews have been working to repair damage sustained to the trail but will not be able to complete their work before winter.
“The safety of those participating in the trail ride must be our top priority,”
Pike County Judge-Executive Wayne T. Rutherford said. “We wish this were not
necessary but we can’t take the risk of our citizens and visitors being injured
along an unsafe trail.”
According to Jarrod Hunt, Pike County Parks and Recreation Director, several
landslides have occurred on the main trail, one of which 200 feet in length.
Additionally, many of the side loop trails have experienced minor slides that have
left them covered in debris.
Rutherford said that work will continue throughout the fall and winter with the hope
of having the trail ready for the spring trail ride.
Anyone needing further information about the South Lake Horse Trail’s spring and
fall rides may contact Hunt at 606-432-6327.
Damage from the flash-flooding of July 17, 2010, has prompted Pike County Fiscal Court officials to cancel the fall 2010 South Lake Horse Trail Ride. Crews have been working to repair damage sustained to the trail but will not be able to complete their work before winter.
“The safety of those participating in the trail ride must be our top priority,”
Pike County Judge-Executive Wayne T. Rutherford said. “We wish this were not
necessary but we can’t take the risk of our citizens and visitors being injured
along an unsafe trail.”
According to Jarrod Hunt, Pike County Parks and Recreation Director, several
landslides have occurred on the main trail, one of which 200 feet in length.
Additionally, many of the side loop trails have experienced minor slides that have
left them covered in debris.
Rutherford said that work will continue throughout the fall and winter with the hope
of having the trail ready for the spring trail ride.
Anyone needing further information about the South Lake Horse Trail’s spring and
fall rides may contact Hunt at 606-432-6327.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 10:39 PM 
