Here’s some happy news… Mountain biking in the heart of the city is getting much closer to being a reality. The Trail Stewards responsible for the new trails at Swope Park report that first short loop is almost rideable, and a work session this weekend should finish the job. If you want to have a place to mountain bike right in the middle of the city, please consider volunteering a few hours of your time this weekend.
UPDATE:
A couple of us have been working over the last month on the Swope trails and things are coming along nicely. We wanted to get things far enough along that you’ll immediately see our vision and be able to see the possibilities for the future.We are to the point of having the first short loop rideable although we have a ton of work to still do. Plan to bring your bike or running shoes. With a good volunteer turnout this weekend, we should be fairly close to having the trails ready to open.
WORK WEEKEND:
Saturday (Sept 20) morning 8a-12pSunday (Sept 21) morning 8a-12p
Sunday (Sept 21) afternoon 1p-4pObviously, most of you won’t be able to make all 4 sessions, but if you can make 1, the trails will love you for it. Something else to consider, you’ll never be more than 5 minutes from your car, so you can come and go as needed.
TOOLS to bring (if you have them):
Pulaskis
McLeods
Shovels
Rakes
Loppers
Handsaws
anything else you think might be helpful.If you don’t have tools, don’t worry. We should have plenty.
For the meeting spot, etc. go to: www.swopetrails.com and click on the “Camp Lake of the Woods meeting spot”.
Craig Stoeltzing
SPECIAL NOTE: The trails are not yet open to the public. Right now, the only way you are able to sample the trails will be at workdays. Please respect the land and the land owners.
