Salida Mountain Trails Seeks New Executive Director

Salida Mountain Trails (SMT) is all-volunteer not for profit 501c3 organization is seeking a part-time paid Executive Director that will report to and work with our Board of Directors. Our ideal candidate is a passionate trail user who inspires, motivates, leads, and sets a collaborative inclusive tone for the organization to advance our mission of […]

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SMT Annual Fundraiser Cancelled

We know you have received many emails during this challenging time due to the COVID-19 virus, so we’ll try to keep this brief… With a heavy heart, we will be canceling our membership fundraiser event this year. We will plan a smaller event in the fall if the situation allows. If you still wish to […]

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Theft and Vandalism on Salida Mountain Trails

Hate to share some bad news, but we feel the need to get the word out on some vandalism and theft on our trail system. Yesterday, we had our CR110 (Little Rainbow trail head) pay tube stolen… a day after it was repaired! Such a bummer… we’d much rather be building and maintaining trail rather […]

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SMT Volunteer Update Meeting Summary

Summary: SMT Volunteer Update Meeting – October 14, 2015 Signage update & show and tell – Signage on the Arkansas Hills Trail System is being updated/improved. New posts are being installed and the first round of signs are ordered. Expect to see new trail name signs and trail maps signs by spring! BLM trails proposal […]

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IMBA Trail Care Crew Visit

A team of IMBA professional trail experts will be in Buena Vista leading a trail work session, meeting with local land mangers, and working with SMT and Ark Valley Velo to improve mountain biking opportunities in Chaffee County. The trail building school will take place on Saturday at the Buena Vista Community Center (Pinon Room […]

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Grant Awarded For New Trail Construction

Salida Mountain Trails is pleased to announce the receipt of a $72,350 trails grant from the State of Colorado for construction of a new 3.6 mile section of the popular Cottonwood Trail. In addition, these funds will help build a new trailhead parking lot and informational kiosk. The Cottonwood Trail, beginning from the intersection of […]

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