These pages include various photos of our trail construction activities and other events of interest.  We are proud of our large collection of photos from the very beginnings of our work, that help to document the history of trail development. The majority of these photos were taken by two of our founding members, Wayne Roberts and Gene Pass.  As you navigate through the photo pages, click on the small thumbnail photos to see a larger photo with captions.  Click on your browser's "back" button to return to the previous page. Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Our 3rd Annual Pancake & Sausage Breakfast took place on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at the Madison County Senior Center in London. Roberts Pass Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Paving completed on the Maple Street to Wilson Road segment of the Ohio to Erie Trail. Ribbon cutting ceremony took place on December 1, 2007. Roberts Pass Paving Documentary of construction of the final phase of the "Roberts Pass" segment of the Ohio to Erie Trail from Maple Street to Wilson Road. Construction began in October 2004, and paving was completed in the Fall of 2007. Richard McKenzie Memorial Page The Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails have lost a dear friend with the passing of Richard McKenzie. Friday, June 8, 2007 Milford Ride FMCPT members complete a 106-mile round trip to attend the Junction Trail Festival in Milford, Ohio.  September 2006 Camp Chase Rail Trail Documentary of construction on the segment of the trail from the Wilson Road terminus in Madison County to the Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park in Georgesville, and on to Columbus March in Madison County Watch the seasons change along the Prairie Grass Trail in this series of photos taken by FMCPT member Robert Rea Before and After   An interesting collection of photos taken before, during and after construction of various segments of the trail.  March 2006 Matt Grigsby Eagle Scout Project   Boy Scout Troop 102 - December 2005 Sean Deaver Eagle Scout Project   Boy Scout Troop 104 - November 2005 Maple Street Landscaping Project   October 2005 Trail Sentinel Program   A documentary of the develop of the program, along with ongoing activities. September 2005 "Roberts Pass" Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Maple Street to Wilson Road July 2, 2005 D.A.R.E. Ride on the Prairie Grass Trail   May 29, 2005 Prairie Restoration Project February 2005 Buckleys Photo Display January 2005 Maple Street to Wilson Road Documentary of construction of the final phase of the "Roberts Pass" segment of the Prairie Grass Trail. Construction began in October 2004, and paving was completed in the Fall of 2007. Wildflowers on the Prairie Grass Trail August 2004 Click here to report a new sighting Bird Sightings on the Prairie Grass Trail July 2004 Click here to report a new sighting Prairie Grass Trail Ribbon Cutting Ceremony South Charleston to Midway Street June 26, 2004 McKenzie Bridge Documentary of construction of the footbridge at the Senior Center Trailhead. FMCPT members began construction in May 2004. Prairie Grass Trailhead (Madison County Senior Center - 280 West High Street in London) Documentary of construction of the trailhead shelter, along with ongoing activities. Construction began in April 2004 South Charleston to Midway Street Documentary of FMCPT activities on the Prairie Grass Trail, beginning in 2002 Midway Street to Maple Street Documentary of FMCPT activities along the Downtown London Corridor, beginning in 2000 Maple Street to Spring Valley Road Documentary of FMCPT activities from Downtown London heading east, beginning in 2000 Spring Valley Road to Glade Run Road Documentary of FMCPT activities from Spring Valley to Glade Run, beginning in 2002, including removal of the legendary Deer Creek Bridge Cabin Glade Run Road to Wilson Road Documentary of FMCPT activities from Glade Run to Wilson, beginning in 2000 Cedarville to South Charleston Documentary of construction and ribbon cutting along the Prairie Grass Trail between Cedarville and South Charleston Strawberry Festival Bike Tour Documentary of the annual London Strawberry Festival Bike Tour. Life Scout Chris Slagle of Boy Scout Troop 104 organized this tour in 2002 as his Eagle Scout Project. 2002    2003    2004    2005    2006   2007  Community Activities Documentary of FMCPT involvement in the community, beginning in 2001 Annual Public Auction Documentary of each FMCPT Annual Public Auction, beginning in 2003 2003     2004     2005     2006     2007  GOBA - The Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure The City of London has become a frequent destination for GOBA, hosting an overnight stay for 3000 cyclists in 2002, and again in 2006. XOBA - The Across Ohio Bicycle Adventure In 2001, XOBA passed through London.  Five Madison County residents were among the 200 riders that traveled by bicycle from the shores of Lake Erie to the Ohio River MS150 - Bikin' to the Beast Tour In 2001 and 2002, the MS 150 Bike Tour started and finished in London.  This tour is a charitable fund raiser conducted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Ox Roast Bicycle Tour West Jefferson event visits London area in 2001. FMCPT member Rodger Lynch completes "Big Ride Across America" In 2000, Rodger pedaled 3250 miles in 48 days, and raised over $15,000 for the American Lung Association. Telluride, Colorado to Moab, Utah FMCPT members Deb and Dan O'Kelly take a self-guided mountain bike tour from Telluride, Colorado to Moab, Utah in the summer of 2001.   Back to Top