Join Olive Hill Trail Town this Saturday for an introduction to the Firebrick Lake Park project. Bring your bike, ride your horse, or hike the trails to discover what Olive Hill Trail Town has been developing for the community and trail seekers.
The trails at the Firebrick Family Lake Recreation Park can help connect our community to nature, local history, and each other. Regular maintenance prevents erosion, clears obstacles, and makes the paths welcoming for families, hikers, and cyclists year‑round. Your time and tools will directly improve safety and enjoyment for everyone who uses the trail.
Volunteers of all skill levels are invited to help keep Olive Hill’s trails safe, accessible, and beautiful. We’ll meet Saturday, September 27, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at CR‑1357 in Olive Hill, KY (near the Trailhead parking area). Lunch will be provided immediately after the work session; please bring a chair for lunch, drinks, work gloves if you have them, sturdy shoes and weather‑appropriate clothing, along with any tools that could help clear brush and limbs. (Tree trimmers, handsaws, loppers, pruners, etc.)
Schedule:
9 a.m. — either enjoy the trails or join the volunteer team to help maintain trails;
9:15 – 11:45 a.m. — trail maintenance (clearing brush, trimming overgrowth, minor repairs);
Noon — lunch and community celebration;
12:30 p.m. — NICA Bike Demo & Presentation by D.I.R.T.
D.I.R.T., a Trail Building group, and the Perry County Pathfinders will bring mountain bikes from the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) for attendees to test‑ride and learn more about youth mountain biking programs. NICA, founded in 2009 as a high‑school race league and now active nationwide, builds strong minds, bodies, character, and communities through cycling. Volunteers are invited to attend a brief presentation on NICA’s mission and programs like GRiT and Teen Trail Corps, which empower students through advocacy and stewardship.
No registration is required—just show up with your gear and enthusiasm. Groups and organizations are welcome; all ages may participate, though volunteers under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. For questions or to let us know you’re coming, contact Olive Hill Trail Town Executive Director Jesse Oney at oney.jesse@olivehilltrailtown.com or (606) 255‑0483.
