Chemung River Trail Master Plan

Project Overview
The Chemung River is a Class 1 river, excellent for beginning and intermediate paddlers. The river corridor is very scenic and unspoiled, despite its close proximity to Elmira and other communities in Chemung County. Fish, birds and other wildlife are abundant.

The Chemung River Comprehensive Master Plan will identify a network of proposed river trails that link village, town and city centers, and enhancements to riverfront recreation facilities, boat launches, historic and cultural sites, and natural areas. The implementation chapter provides information about project phasing and development cost. Short-term, high priority projects are described in more detail.

The project began with a van tour of the corridor with the Consultant Team and River Council members meeting other stakeholders and municipal leaders along the river corridor. The team then prepared detailed inventory maps of the river corridor including land use, ownership, natural and cultural resources, and recreation and boat launch facilities.

Chemung River near Toll Bridge Boat Launch in Ashland.

Big Flats has built many popular trails and parks, including the trail loop in Community Park

Consultant Team, Client and Status
RMLA is teamed with Haas Landscape Architects and Foor Architects. We are working closely with a River Council comprised of representatives from many government organizations, non-profit agencies and local businesses. The project is in progress with final public meeting and report to be completed in January 2008.

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Sketch Plan for White Wagon Boat Launch and Riverfront Park in Town of Chemung.