By Tyler Pruett

tyler@southerntorch.com

RAINSVILLE, Ala. — For those that haven’t heard, Rainsville has a new biking and walking trail in the process of completion. It is three miles long and circles the Northeast Alabama Agriculture Center. The trail will be great for runners and cyclist. It’s nearing completion this month, but volunteers are needed to finish up.

Chris Johnson, who has volunteered his time to head up the project, is hosting a volunteer work day every Saturday from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. until the project is complete. Task left to do are spread gravel along the trail, building ramps across low spots, and putting up signs to designate the trail.

“We’ll plan on spreading rock along the trail this Saturday before moving on to the other projects,” Johnson said.

This task can be difficult, as the city does not allow for motor vehicles in the area, so gravel must be brought in and spread by hand. Volunteers should be prepared to work hard and bring their own stiff rake.

“We still have a lot to do,” Johnson said, “We’ll have carpenters come in to help with the ramps, but our biggest task at the moment is to get all the rock spread.

If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information on the Rainsville Walking Trail, contact Rainsville City Hall at (256)638-6331.

“It’ll give residents an opportunity to do outdoor activities,” Johnson said of the walking trail, “We don’t really have anything like that on Sand Mountain. It could grow and we could see other communities build their walking trails.”