[VApeople]

Ever since they started building homes south of Route 44 about six years ago, my wife and I have enjoyed going down there to walk on the many walking/biking trails they have built.

A couple days ago, we went to DeLuna to check out the new walking trail. We parked at the postal station and walked south along Marsh Bend Trail for a couple hundred yards, and then took the path that goes along the concrete drainage canal. The canal was pretty grungy with a lot of debris in it, but I bet the residents will complain and it will be cleaned up.

After we got past the grungy part, the walk was very good and some of the homes across the canal were very impressive. The trail then left the canal and turned toward the power lines. There was a beautiful lake and we could see the older houses which were there before TV came in. The houses had large grassy areas and we could see some horse trailers, so those owners obviously know how to enjoy life.

The trail went along the power lines for awhile and it was much nicer than walking along the power lines in Marsh Bend and St. Catherine. TV had put in some very nice landscaping and we thought it was beautiful.

The trail then crossed over Marsh Bend Trail and went along the power lines toward Route 301. Then the trail went to the right and passed by a swamp area that was much prettier than the natural areas we see walking on the trails in Bradford and St. Catherine. After awhile, the trail forked and the left fork went north, but the TV map didn't show where it goes and we were getting tired, so we took the right fork which took us back to the postal station.

We walked on the trail around the postal station which had a beautiful view of a large swamp area, much nicer than many of the dull-looking water retention areas in TV.

Then we drove to Magnolia Plaza, shared a McDonalds two-cheeseburger meal, and drove to Sawgrass to see what was happening. At Sawgrass, we saw a LOT of golf carts parked in the grass along the MMP, which we think is great because it means there are fewer carts in the parking lot. Sawgrass was absolutely packed with people, mostly sitting side-by-side in their folding chairs and it was still an hour before the music was supposed to start. We had satisfied our curiosity, so we headed home.

We will definitely do the same walk and the McDonalds visit again. but probably leave out the Sawgrass part.

[Brad-tv]

Nice does anyone have maps of where it starts and ends? I love the marsh bend walk that’s beautiful!! It’s hard to find maps of all the walking trails, dog parks etc.

Thanks

[Djean1981]

Good to know.

[kansasr]

Originally Posted by Brad-tv

Nice does anyone have maps of where it starts and ends? I love the marsh bend walk that’s beautiful!! It’s hard to find maps of all the walking trails, dog parks etc.

Thanks

You might find this helpful. Note also that two new paths are open in Richmond. One starts in the new rec center being built at the end of Tharp and the other starts off Burgess.

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Brad-tv

Nice does anyone have maps of where it starts and ends? I love the marsh bend walk that’s beautiful!! It’s hard to find maps of all the walking trails, dog parks etc.

Thanks

If you look at the website thevillages-dot-com, you can find maps that show where homes are being sold. When you zoom in, you can see the walking/biking trails.

Very few of the trails are round-trip like the one in DeLuna. Hogeye trail that starts at Edna's is round trip, but it is 2.5 miles, which is too much for me to enjoy on a hot day.

[AZ SLIM]

Originally Posted by VApeople

Ever since they started building homes south of Route 44 about six years ago, my wife and I have enjoyed going down there to walk on the many walking/biking trails they have built.

A couple days ago, we went to DeLuna to check out the new walking trail. We parked at the postal station and walked south along Marsh Bend Trail for a couple hundred yards, and then took the path that goes along the concrete drainage canal. The canal was pretty grungy with a lot of debris in it, but I bet the residents will complain and it will be cleaned up.

After we got past the grungy part, the walk was very good and some of the homes across the canal were very impressive. The trail then left the canal and turned toward the power lines. There was a beautiful lake and we could see the older houses which were there before TV came in. The houses had large grassy areas and we could see some horse trailers, so those owners obviously know how to enjoy life.

The trail went along the power lines for awhile and it was much nicer than walking along the power lines in Marsh Bend and St. Catherine. TV had put in some very nice landscaping and we thought it was beautiful.

The trail then crossed over Marsh Bend Trail and went along the power lines toward Route 301. Then the trail went to the right and passed by a swamp area that was much prettier than the natural areas we see walking on the trails in Bradford and St. Catherine. After awhile, the trail forked and the left fork went north, but the TV map didn't show where it goes and we were getting tired, so we took the right fork which took us back to the postal station.

We walked on the trail around the postal station which had a beautiful view of a large swamp area, much nicer than many of the dull-looking water retention areas in TV.

Then we drove to Magnolia Plaza, shared a McDonalds two-cheeseburger meal, and drove to Sawgrass to see what was happening. At Sawgrass, we saw a LOT of golf carts parked in the grass along the MMP, which we think is great because it means there are fewer carts in the parking lot. Sawgrass was absolutely packed with people, mostly sitting side-by-side in their folding chairs and it was still an hour before the music was supposed to start. We had satisfied our curiosity, so we headed home.

We will definitely do the same walk and the McDonalds visit again. but probably leave out the Sawgrass part.

NICE! It's great to hear such a positive report on TOTV. This is useful information with an upbeat tone. Thanks!

[Radamo]

We are new to TV and also were looking for maps of the nature trails. The one posted above is helpful and will aid us in learning more about what is available. Thanks!

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by AZ SLIM

NICE! It's great to hear such a positive report on TOTV. This is useful information with an upbeat tone. Thanks!

Maybe it is just me, but I thought it might be tongue in cheek.
Walking along these power lines is nicer than those power lines? This swamp is nicer than that swamp?
Sorry, but it just struck me as funny. Very sweet and nice. But, funny.

[AZ SLIM]

What?! I've been duped again? And I thought the extended car warranty would be the last time.

[garykoca427@gmail.com]

The new walking path with its more cushioned service at Lake Miona is also very nice. The loop is 1 1/2 miles, so I generally walk it twice. Nice views to the west also.

[Regorp]

Originally Posted by VApeople

Ever since they started building homes south of Route 44 about six years ago, my wife and I have enjoyed going down there to walk on the many walking/biking trails they have built.

A couple days ago, we went to DeLuna to check out the new walking trail. We parked at the postal station and walked south along Marsh Bend Trail for a couple hundred yards, and then took the path that goes along the concrete drainage canal. The canal was pretty grungy with a lot of debris in it, but I bet the residents will complain and it will be cleaned up.

After we got past the grungy part, the walk was very good and some of the homes across the canal were very impressive. The trail then left the canal and turned toward the power lines. There was a beautiful lake and we could see the older houses which were there before TV came in. The houses had large grassy areas and we could see some horse trailers, so those owners obviously know how to enjoy life.

The trail went along the power lines for awhile and it was much nicer than walking along the power lines in Marsh Bend and St. Catherine. TV had put in some very nice landscaping and we thought it was beautiful.

The trail then crossed over Marsh Bend Trail and went along the power lines toward Route 301. Then the trail went to the right and passed by a swamp area that was much prettier than the natural areas we see walking on the trails in Bradford and St. Catherine. After awhile, the trail forked and the left fork went north, but the TV map didn't show where it goes and we were getting tired, so we took the right fork which took us back to the postal station.

We walked on the trail around the postal station which had a beautiful view of a large swamp area, much nicer than many of the dull-looking water retention areas in TV.

Then we drove to Magnolia Plaza, shared a McDonalds two-cheeseburger meal, and drove to Sawgrass to see what was happening. At Sawgrass, we saw a LOT of golf carts parked in the grass along the MMP, which we think is great because it means there are fewer carts in the parking lot. Sawgrass was absolutely packed with people, mostly sitting side-by-side in their folding chairs and it was still an hour before the music was supposed to start. We had satisfied our curiosity, so we headed home.

We will definitely do the same walk and the McDonalds visit again. but probably leave out the Sawgrass part.

We live in DeLuna and the walking paths are awesome, though we ride bikes on them. Beautiful area in this village to see wildlife as well.

[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by Regorp

We live in DeLuna and the walking paths are awesome, though we ride bikes on them. Beautiful area in this village to see wildlife as well.

Love seeing the eagles on the power lines.

[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by garykoca427@gmail.com

The new walking path with its more cushioned service at Lake Miona is also very nice. The loop is 1 1/2 miles, so I generally walk it twice. Nice views to the west also.

We drove up there and walked that new path a few days ago. Very nice!