Pilot Trail Bike Trail Project

The Pilot Trail Project's objective is to develop a dedicated trail for trail bikes that establishes and tests a methodology for planning, design, engineering, rehabilitation, construction, signage, monitoring, maintenance and evaluation of a sustainable trail bike trail.

This information will then be used as a model for future trail assessment and development.

Current status:

• August 7: Funding received
• August 27: Inspection of general area (off Metro Rd) confirms suitability
• October 12: Workshop with DEC and riders
• October 23: On-site review and reconnaissance
• October 30: Potential trail route has been submitted to DEC for review
• November 15: DEC considering request to move Fauna Buffer zone to accommodate trail.  Proposed new single-track alignment planned
• June 27: DEC confirms approval of trail alignment
• August: Trail will be marked and surveyed

We have recruited riders for a "Rider Reference Group" to provide rider input into the planning, construction, testing, monitoring and maintenance of this Pilot Trail.

There are still opportunities to contribute to parts of this project.  Involvement can be for all of the tasks or one item specifically depending on your level of interest, skills and time availability.

Planning and development (September to December) will involve on-site reviews, trail test-riding and online reviews and commenting. Maintenance and monitoring (January - June) will involve signage and trail inspections and reporting, trail maintenance and improvement days.

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