A look back at what we accomplished with your support!
Out on the trail, you can see your donations in action. From the massive bank erosion mitigation project near Calumet Refinery, to the addition of the historic 10th Street Bridge to the trail system and the new artwork installations along both banks of the river. And we have more in the planning phase, including the complex trail realignment project near Broadwater Bay and several resurfacing projects.
We are grateful beyond words for your ongoing generosity and support for River’s Edge Trail.
Luminaria Walk
We continue to grow this free, family-friendly event for the community. This event is to encourage utilization of the trail by getting people familiar with the trail. More than 1,500 luminaria decorated by local students line the trail.
North Bank Stabilization Project
The mitigation project to correct river bank erosion and associated bank slumping is underway as of this writing and should be completed as soon as weather permits. In addition, the Foundation will be involved in the trail repaving project once the mitigation work is complete.
Memorial Gazebo in Oddsfellows Park
Funded by donations and labor of trail family and friends.
Historic 10th Street Bridge Connector
On September 27 of 2022, the Historic Tenth Street Bridge was officially connected to River’s Edge Trail at both the North and South ends at a ribbon cutting ceremony held on the South approach.
Bike Repair Stations
Two new bike repair stations have been installed thanks to a Montana Trails Stewardship Grant. You’ll find them at the West Bank Trailhead and South Shore trail in addition to the original repair station still available at the boxcar.
New Single Track
Have you checked out the Rocky Road trail yet? It is the newest trail in the South Shore single track system. Big THANKS to Ed Henry and his merry band of trail builders.
Rainbow Trailhead Spring Mitigation
Drainage issues caused this parking lot to become mostly unusable. The water issues were resolved and the parking lot has been filled and leveled so that it is once again accessible for trail users.
Updates and Maintenance
The Park and Recreation Trail crew continued their great work on trail maintenance including asphalt sealing, tree planting, signage, trash pick-up, and landscape maintenance including recent improvements to Tourist Park.
Help us continue these projects to keep the River’s Edge Trail a world-class trail system right here in Great Falls, Montana with a donation – I support the Trail!
