Trail Flow is a roundup of all the mountain bike trail related news of the week including new trail builds, advocacy, and planning. Do you have trail news? Email [email protected] for possible inclusion.
Monarch Crest Descent rerouted
Salida, Colorado
The Colorado Trail Foundation announced this week that the South Fooses Creek trail, part of popular the Monarch Crest route, has been realigned. The CTF said the section was one of the steepest of the entire trail, and the 3-mile-long realignment will offer “sustainable grades utilizing switchbacks, excellent views of the valley and the Monarch Crest, and improved camp sites and water access.” The CTF says the old section will close when snow covers it.
Bear attacks close trails in Canada
Bragg Creek, Alberta
After a grizzly bear attack in Banff National Park killed two people, several mountain bike trails near Bragg Creek have been closed. Park officials warn riders to be cautious while riding in bear country and to ride with other people and make a lot of noise during a ride to lower chances of surprising a bear.
Neighborhood group posing opposition to MTB trails in Minnesota
Rochester, Minnesota
A neighborhood group is opposed to new mountain bike trails in Rochester, Minnesota, citing concerns about the environment and lowered property values. The Rochester Active Sports Club believes the new trails will bring the opposite and they plan to involve high school athletes. The group is waiting for a decision from the local park authority.
2.1-mile adaptive trail opens to bikers in Vermont
Chittenden, Vermont
The Vermont Huts Association and Velomont Trail Collective recently opened the Chitty Bang Bang trail, and it’s been designed with adaptive riders in mind. The trail is located in the Green Mountain National Forest and is meant to be a part of Velomont, a continuous trail that will eventually span the entire state of Vermont.
Durango Mesa Park opens 7 miles of new trails
Durango, Colorado
A ribbon cutting was recently held to celebrate the completion of 7 miles of new trails in Durango Mesa Park in Colorado. The recent build is part of a much bigger push to connect the park with other trail systems in the area.
