Richards-Raven
Equestrian Trail
(RRT)
RTP GRANT RT-13022 AND RT-16017
Richards-Raven Equestrian Trail
- Federal funds - $550,000
- SHTC Sponsor match - $137,500
For the construction of 20 miles of trail tread, 3 bridges, 17 culverts, tread hardening, trailhead, and signage.
Project Manager:Â Linda Secrist projectmanager@samhoustontrails.comÂ
The Coalition applied for Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grants for dedicated equestrian trails resulting in $550,000 in project funds. It took almost 10 years to activate the grants and construct 19+ miles of equestrian trails along with a one-of-a-kind 3 acre trailhead. Construction kicked off in March of 2019. In May 2021, the trails were officially opened!!
The Coalition would like to thank all of the contractors, volunteers, donors, and sponsors that got this trail built. We also thank the US Forest Service and Texas Parks and Wildlife for their partnership and support.
DONORS:
GOLD:
TETRA
Brazos Valley Equestrian Trail Riders
Ann Staples
Rosamond Davison
Val Cain
SILVER:
Lone Star Cowboy Church
DONATED SERVICES:
Raven Environmental
Trails Unlimited
US Forest Service
Jerry Barrow
Here is a video of the trail and its amenities:
A map of the trail can be found at the Trailhead Kiosk. You can also find a map of the trails here.
TRAIL AND TRAILHEAD CLEARING:
TRAIL BRIDGES:
Fiberglass bridges 35' (Bridge 3) and 50' (Bridge 2); Timber bridge 30' (Bridge 1)
Constructed by volunteers over 3 weekends under the supervision of Cam Lockwood of Trails Unlimited
Foundations and abutments constructed by American Youthworks
CULVERTS AND TREAD HARDENING:
TRAILHEAD:
TRAILHEAD KIOSK:
SIGNAGE:
TRAIL OPENING AND CELEBRATION:
