Slippery Elm Trail maintenance set for Wednesday; trail to remain open during work

People walking on the Slippery Elm Trail.

The Wood County Park District will begin a staff work day along the Slippery Elm Trail on Wednesday, March 8, starting at 8 a.m.

For most of the day park district staff members will be working along many sections of the trail to trim brush, remove leaning trees, and other needed maintenance.  Trail users will encounter park district staff, vehicles, and work areas. Work should conclude by 3 p.m.

The Slippery Elm Trail is a 13-mile rails to trails multi-use trail from North Baltimore to Bowling Green. The trail is open daily from 6 a.m. until 30 minutes past sunset.

The Slippery Elm Trail is one of 21 parks and nature preserves in the Wood County Park District system.

For more information about the Slippery Elm Trail, more natural spaces in Wood County, outdoor adventure, volunteering, cultural heritage, and wellness programs, visit wcparks.org, or call 419-353-1897.