We’ve shared lots of progress updates over the past 2 years and it looks like we are ready to share the the big picture. This is the result of RVC’s effort to build a brag-worthy trail network that will anchor Woolstook on the map for another whole generation of local mountain bikers. While a trail network like this is never really done the major construction we imagined with our master trails plan is now mostly complete.
Woolastook now has:
- 20.7 km of trail at a range of grades
- 10 hub junctions designed to make navigation in-woods easier (fewer intersections)
- Stacked loop options so you can choose your adventure and distance
- A beautiful backcountry – accessible with a proper climber – including a flow descent – and a view!
- A name for every trail – we landed on “Obsession” for the flow line down from the deck
Here’s the new trailhead map that’s getting installed soon:
This trail project embodied local success at its very best:
Grassroots club organizing. Nearby towns signing letters of support. Local volunteers putting in sweat. A phenomenal local bike shop partner. A hometown hero running the network design. Two Maritime professional trail building companies. Lumber from a local sawmill a stone-throw away. Signage from a local print shop. Local businesses stepping forward to help. Secure access to public land. Government funding a project to benefit the local community. This feels good.
Aside from the map our main trailhead sign is going to include plates to give credit to all of the volunteers who played a big role in making this place the gem that it is now. Work isn’t going to stop – and despite the best build quality these trails are going to need maintenance – but we’re ready to call our project successfully finished. We hope you like the result.
On to more big things.
