Announcement

Ocean Pines adds new trail connecting Pintail Park and Mumford’s Landing

Friday, November 15, 2024

(Nov. 15, 2024) In response to a resident’s suggestion, Ocean Pines Association has completed a new trail running from Pintail Park to the Mumford’s Landing entrance near the Yacht Club.

Ralph Ferrusi, a Bay Colony resident and avid hiker with extensive trail-building experience, initially proposed the project.

Ferrusi, along with his wife Kathy, has traversed trails worldwide, including notable treks like the Everest Base Camp in Nepal and Kilimanjaro’s Marangu route.

In an email to the Association, Ferrusi suggested creating a rustic, meandering path through the open woods near Pintail Park that would allow pedestrians to avoid the busy Ocean Parkway while accessing Mumford’s Landing.

After Ferrusi’s proposal, Senior Public Works Director Eddie Wells reviewed the area and agreed it was suitable for a trail. General Manager John Viola approved the project, and the Public Works team quickly began work to bring Ferrusi’s vision to life. Crews trimmed branches, removed debris, and cleared a quarter-mile path using leaf blowers.

Following the trail’s completion, Viola asked Wells to connect with Ferrusi for feedback. In response, Ferrusi expressed his delight with the new path in an email to Wells.

“A superb job; a great route that flows through the existing woods, drawing you along,” Ferrusi said. “I can see it becoming a very popular Ocean Pines walking trail.”

The Association added the new trail to its online trail guide, enhancing recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. For more information, visit www.oceanpines.org/web/pages/trails.

Announcement

Ocean Pines adds new trail connecting Pintail Park and Mumford’s Landing

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