The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) is partnering with the North Carolina Department of Transportation Integrated Mobility Division (NCDOT IMD) to conduct a feasibility study for the Gullah Geechee Trail in Brunswick County. The purpose of this study is to provide a recommended alternative for the corridor.
The limits of the feasibility study are from Phoenix Park in Navassa to Brunswick Nature Park on the south end, for a total length of approximately 14 miles. Key routes along the corridor are Cedar Hill Road, Navassa Road, Village Road, and NC 133/River Road. The greenway is part of a larger planned series of greenways, trails, parks, and historical sites extending from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Jacksonville, Florida.
Project Library
Materials will be uploaded here as they become available.
Public Meetings
Navassa Community Center – October 5th, 2023, from 5 PM to 7 PM. 338 Main Street Navassa, NC 28451.
Belville Fall Festival at Belville Riverwalk Park – October 7th, 2023, from 11 AM to 1 PM. 580 River Rd SE, Belville, NC 28451.
Leland Town Hall – October 11th, 2023, from 5 PM to 7 PM. 102 Town Hall Dr, Leland, NC 28451.
Online Survey
We are seeking input to inform the existing conditions of the Gullah Geechee Trail Feasibility Study from October 1st to October 31st! Click on the survey image or here to take the survey.
This plan is focused on providing a recommended alternative for the shared use path that will connect Phoenix Park to the Brunswick Nature Park. Key routes along the corridor are Cedar Hill Road, Navassa Road, Village Road, and NC 133/River Road.
Please note key issues and opportunities you encounter when along this corridor, whether that is when walking, rolling, or bicycling.
Thank you for your input! We greatly appreciate your feedback.
Contact
Phase 1 of public outreach for the development of the Gullah Geechee Heritage Trail Feasibility Study will take place in October 2023. Members of the public can provide input through an online survey, or attend public meetings to provide feedback.
The WMPO is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please contact us at least 48 hours in advance at 910-341-3258 or wmpo@wilmingtonnc.gov.