We will be doing some much needed maintenance on the Racetrack trail. The summer rains have taken a toll, and is time to show this heavily utilized trail a little love. Meet at 9:00am at the Burmac Parking Lot (Lost and Racetrack trailhead), just south and off Hwy 50 immediately east of Big-O Tires. Please […]
September Trail Work
Our monthly Shindig scheduled for Saturday, September 13 is cancelled and those efforts will be redirected to trail work on Saturday and Sunday September 27 & 28. SMT will again join efforts with the Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) and the Forest Service to work on the new Cottonwood trail. VOC requests that volunteers pre-register […]
Community Support is Key to Salida Mountain Trails Success
SALIDA, CO – It’s mid-summer and the trails above downtown Salida are bustling with hikers, dog walkers, trail runners and mountain bikers. It’s a rewarding sight for the board members and supporters of Salida Mountain Trails. Since it’s formation in 2004, Salida Mountain Trails, working cooperatively with the City of Salida, Chaffee County, and local […]
ShinDig – Volunteer Trail Work Day – Saturday, July 12
We will be working once again on the new Cottonwood Trail. Amazing progress over the past few months- join us to see and contribute! Meet at 9:00 am at the intersection of CR 175 and FS 181 (take CR 175 approximately 7-8 miles up and east of Salida). Sturdy boots, gloves, and long pants are […]
ShinDig Volunteer Trail Work Days: June 7 & 8
On June 7-8 (Saturday & Sunday) SMT will join efforts with the Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) and Forest Service to work on the new Cottonwood Trail. VOC requests that volunteers pre-register so they can plan for tools, supplies, food, and camping. Sign up here You do not have to sign up for both days, […]
Volunteer opportunity this week – Work on the new Cottonwood Trail
Beginning on Tuesday (May 13) and continuing through the rest of this week, work will be done each day on the new Cottonwood Trail. If you are interested in volunteering, Contact Mike Sugaski at msugaski@bresnan.net 1000 feet new trail was completed curing this past Saturday’s Shindig, but we still have an additional 1/2 mile to […]
ShinDig – Volunteer Trail Work Day – Saturday, May 10
We will be working on the new Cottonwood Trail. Meet at 9:00 am at the intersection of CR 175 and FS 181 (take CR 175 approximately 7-8 miles up and east of Salida). Proper dress has become a non-negotiable issue this year, so please be sure to wear long pants, sturdy boots, and gloves. SMT […]