By Justin HAGER

The LA County Dept. of Parks and Recreation will present on the proposed Eagle Canyon Channel Trail on Monday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. The proposed project includes a multi-use trail following the flood control channel and connecting Two Strike Park to the northeast intersection of La Crescenta Avenue and El Caminito. The meeting was prompted after numerous comments and conversations at the Crescenta Valley Town Council led the Council to request additional information from the Dept. of Public Works and a presentation and public comment opportunity with the Dept. of Parks and Recreation. The meeting is being held in-person and on Zoom.

The idea of a trail along the Eagle Canyon Channel has been floated for years but has never seen any real investment of time, energy or money from LA County. However, recent movement on the project by county officials present the Crescenta Valley community on both sides of the issue with the first realistic possibility that the project could move forward and become a reality. For proponents of the project, the meeting represents the first step towards realizing a safer, more walkable interconnected network of trails and paths. But for the families living in the approximately 25 homes whose yards abut the proposed trail the project will further reduce the visible green space and create significant privacy concerns.

The meeting takes place next Monday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 4011 La Crescenta Ave. Stakeholders may attend in person or online at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2832564275?pwd=TmUwVDZuZzdGMHJjZURoVVRIQ0lMZz09#success (www.zoom.us / meeting ID: 283 256 4275 / password: 626159). In-person seating is limited.

County officials have requested questions be submitted in advance so that they can prepare a presentation that covers the information most pertinent to the community. To reserve an in-person seat or submit a question, email kerri@thecvcouncil.com. Comments will be allowed as time permits.