The Big Creek GreenwayMcFarland

Update on the Greenway Connection

Jeff — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:41:54 +0000

End of the current Forsyth Big Creek Greenway at McFarland Parkway

ForsythNews.com just published an article with some more details on plans to connect the Forsyth and Alpharetta segments of the Big Creek Greenway. The connection of the two trails, in addition to further expansion into Forsyth County, would create a continuous trail system spanning 35 miles from Roswell into Cumming. The recent extension of the Alpharetta Big Creek Greenway to Marconi Drive brought the trails .85 miles closer to that goal.

According to Tim Allen, Forsyth County assistant director of engineering, the construction could start in 2012 and be completed in spring of 2013.

Read the full article

McFarland Trailhead Re-opened – Verified.

Jeff — Tue, 31 May 2011 19:50:51 +0000

According to forsythco.com the McFarland Trailhead re-opened on Friday. It has been a long wait, but now that it is open, enjoy!
If you see any unauthorized use of the trail in the future, please report it to the county or police so that we can avoid uneccessary repairs such as this one.

http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=2379

McFarland Trail Head Update – More Delays

Jeff — Mon, 09 May 2011 13:52:05 +0000

McFarland Trail Head Closed

The repairs are still continuing near the McFarland trail head. According to the Forsyth County website, they now hope to complete repairs and have the trail re-opened by mid to late May. This delays the original May 9th date given by Forsyth County for the repairs to be completed.

Forsyth County Article on Repairs

Forsyth Greenway to Re-open Between McFarland and Union Hill May 9th

Jeff — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:23:12 +0000

Trail Closed

Repairs have begun on the section of the Forsyth Big Creek Greenway between Mcfarland Parkway and Union Hill. Additional flooding and rain delayed the start of repairs to the damaged section of boardwalk. The repairs are estimated at being completed on Monday May 9th, weather permitting.

Also the Bethelview entrance to the trail was closed today, 4/26, due to a tree blocking the trail. Crews are out removing the tree, and that portion should re-open tomorrow, 4/27.

Repairs Begin Between McFarland and Union Hill

Jeff — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:25:43 +0000

Repairs have finally begun for the section of the Forsyth County Greenway between McFarland and Union Hill. Heavy rains and flooding delayed the start of the repairs.

The repairs will fix many joists that have become damaged since the Greenway was constructed. Some users of BigCreekGreenway.com have reported seeing vehicles driving on this section of the Greenway. If you witness any motor vehicles on the Forsyth County Greenway, please contact the Forsyth police. The only motorized vehicles authorized to use the trail are 4 wheelers the Forsyth police use to patrol the trail.

There is still no date set for the repairs to be completed.

Forsyth Greenway Still Closed Between McFarland and Union Hill

Jeff — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:10:35 +0000

The Forsyth Big Creek Greenway is still closed between McFarland and Union Hill. There have been no updates on how long the repairs will take, and the rain-out hot-line has not been updated with a date that it will re-open.

The remainder of the Forsyth Greenway is still open from Union Hill to Bethelview.

Forsyth Greenway Closed Between McFarland and Union Hill

Jeff — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 05:15:15 +0000

The Forsyth Big Creek Greenway is currently closed for repairs between McFarland and Union Hill. It is not clear how long the repairs will take, but many planks on the boardwalks had become uneven and many joists had become loose.

We will keep you posted as we hear more about when this section will re-open. For now the parking lot at Union Hill remains open, and the trail is still open North of Union Hill.

http://www.forsythnews.com/section/1/article/7947/

ADA Compliant Restrooms and Parking Spaces Coming to Forsyth Greenway

Jeff — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:41:59 +0000

Forsyth County Website - Big Creek Greenway Restroom Bid

Forsyth County has opened up bidding for contractors on building restrooms and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant parking spaces at the Forsyth County Big Creek Greenway Trailheads. It is not clear from the bidding site which parking lots will include these amenities, but most likely the McFarland and Bethelview Parkway parking lots will be included with this.

There are not currently any dates listed on when the project would start or be completed. We will keep you up to date when we find out more details.

Section of Greenway Closed for Repair

Jeff — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:50:27 +0000

According to the Forsyth County website, a section of the Big Creek Greenway from McFarland Parkway to Union Hill Road will be closed on Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 for repairs. The section should re-open on Friday, June 4th.

Big Creek Greenway Car Thieves Caught

Jeff — Thu, 13 May 2010 13:11:30 +0000

Forsyth County Sheriff's Patch

There recently has been a rash of car break-ins along the Forsyth County Big Creek Greenway, particularly on McFarland Parkway. According to NorthFulton.com, on April 30th, two men were arrested by Forsyth County Deputies while breaking into a car along the Greenway. The police had been able to analyze data from prior thefts and setup a stakeout to catch the thieves in action.