The Town of Queen Creek celebrated the completion of the Sonoqui Wash Trail improvement project, from Hawes Road to Crismon Road, with a ceremonial ribbon cutting.
The project, completed by Nesbitt Contracting, included extending the Sonoqui Wash Trail from Ellsworth to Crismon roads, with a new asphalt path for pedestrians/cyclists and ramps down to the bottom of the wash for equestrian users. The new portion also included wayfinding signage and landscape features, in addition to enhanced pavement markings at the road crossings for increased safety.
The segment of the trail from Hawes to Ellsworth roads builds upon the existing trail by widening the path and creating separation between the pedestrian trail and equestrian users.
“The town worked very hard to ensure the safety of all trail users, within the scope of the overall project,” said Friends of Horseshoe Park President Jon Wootten. “Items as simple as moving the equestrian push button back from the edge of the road, installation of railings between trail and road in risky areas, line of sight considerations and non-slip asphalt treatments, are all relatively small in comparison to the overall project but greatly increase the safety for all trail users.”
Queen Creek’s Park and Trail System provides connectivity throughout town and with neighboring communities, including Town Center and San Tan Mountain Regional Park. The trails highlight the natural beauty of Queen Creek and honor the community’s equestrian and agricultural heritage.
For additional information about Queen Creek’s trails, visit QueenCreekAZ.gov/trails.
