The C & G Rails to Trails Coalition is a group of individuals working to establish a ninety mile recreational trail on the old C&G Rail Road line from Greenwood, Mississippi to West Point, Mississippi with the communities of Carrollton, North Carrollton, McCarley, Winona, Kilmichael, Stewart, Tomnolen, Eupora, Mathiston, Maben, and Pheba along the line.
For more information or to volunteer contact:
Or telephone 662-283-4438
The C&G Rails to Trails Coalition is a group of private individuals and is not associated with the C&G Railway Company. The C&G Railway Company has offices in Columbus, Mississippi and operates rail service in parts of Mississippi and has for over 30 years. To learn more about the C&G Railway Company visit their website: http://www.cagy.com/cgrail.htm.
Special thanks to Longleaf Trace, Hattiesburg to Prentiss, Mississippi. Some of the photos provided herein are taken from thier website as an indication of the type of activities and benefits provided by a Rails to Trails Conversion. For more information on the Long Leaf Trace Recreational Trail visit their website: http://www.longleaftrace.org/
Visit these sites for more information about recreational trails
Cummings,Family wrote on Jan 25, 2008 7:01 PM:
" born and raised in carrollton now living in winona i would love to see a rails to trails so my kids and i can enjoy they would love it along with other people.all kids love nature trails and this is the great oppurtunity to do something for our towns and our state.I only hope it come true, "
Walker Family wrote on Jan 20, 2008 11:44 PM:
" I really hope that private landowners really consider the possibillities. I know that there are lots of skeptics out there. I, as well as many other locals, would love to have something so close and so accessible. Spending time with my family outdoors is what I love to do. Hopefully, more local organizations such as churches, 4-H, Dept. of Agriculture, and others will get involved. I definitely will be getting involved. "
Shackleford Family wrote on Jan 20, 2008 11:33 PM:
" Our family would love the opportunity of this 90-mile trail. Carrollton and North Carrollton may not look like much and if you blink an eye you might miss it, but our community has a lot to offer, especially with a trail like this one. Along with the fact that MS is the fatest state in the U.S., this trail would be a huge opportunity to improve health for more individuals in our area. There is not much to offer in North Carrollton, so needless to say, I would be willing to pay for this renovation and implementation to take place. "
blog wrote on Jan 17, 2008 8:11 PM:
" i've recently lived in hattiesburg for the past 3 years i've walked and biked the longleaf trail it's beautiful, i am from greenwood , if this proposed trail is created longleaf would have nothing on it. create the trail i'll be beautiful for geenwood and the surrounding ciries , most likely the longesting trail in ms also "
Pat Chambless wrote on Jan 17, 2008 8:11 AM:
" I grew up in Greenwood and have lived in Hattiesburg since 1971. Our Longleaf Trace is a wonderful place. I ride it occassionally and the scenery is beautiful. There are "sign in" places at various points and I am fascinated by the people who drive to Hattiesburg just to ride or hike the Trace. I would encourage everyone in Greenwood and the towns and cities along the C & G to support this project."
Thomas Gregory wrote on Jan 16, 2008 5:58 PM:
" The conversion of the C&G Railway to a pedestrian and bike path under the Rails to Trails program would be a great opportunity for the State of Mississippi, and especially for the citizens of Greenwood. One of the things that Greenwood lacks most are creative opportunities for public recreation. And since Mississippi was once again honored with the "2007 Fattest State in the Country" award by the Trust for America's Health, it is clear that we could all use a few new recreational opportunities. In addition, a bike path running from West Point to Greenwood would undoubtedly bring in cycling tourists, generating tourism taxes for the city and small business opportunities for bicycle retail and repair shops. In short, this is definitely a project that the City should wholeheartedly support. Not only would it benefit the city's coffers, it would also benefit the health and wellness of the entire State of Mississippi. "
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