Save the Solstice Trail

This Saturday is the deadline to comment on a proposal that would expand mining on Methodist Mountain and force the relocation of the Solstice trail. Will you join us in telling the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that mining expansion shouldn’t destroy or degrade one of our most beloved trails?  To weigh in on this proposal:   1) Go […]

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Join SMT or renew your membership!

Over the past couple of months, we’ve been transitioning from paper membership cards to a new digital format. This change will make it easier for members to use perks at local businesses, and it will make it easier for us to manage our growing membership program so we can spend more time focused on building […]

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Should more mining displace the Solstice Trail?

The public comment period is now open for a proposed mining expansion on Methodist Mountain that could degrade the quality of the Solstice Trail — or force it to relocate. We urge everyone to comment, no matter your take, as this is a major decision impacting our community. We offer a brief summary with our thoughts below, but urge you to make […]

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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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Run Through Time Rescheduled!

The 16th Annual Run Through Time trail marathon, half marathon, and two mile fun run has been rescheduled and will now take place on Saturday, March 20!  Races will take place on the Arkansas Hills Trails System and surrounding dirt and jeep roads in Salida. While all trails and roads will remain open during this […]

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16th Annual Run Through Time Race

The 16th Annual Run Through Time trail marathon, half marathon, and two mile fun run will take place on Saturday, March 13 on the Arkansas Hills Trails System and surrounding dirt and jeep roads in Salida. The Run Through Time is an annual spring celebration of Colorado’s running community, and we are very thankful for […]

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Update – Proposed Hard Rock Mine Expansion

As many of you know, Hard Rock Paving and Redi-Mix has asked the BLM for approval to more than double the size of its existing rock and gravel mining operation with an additional 50-acre open-pit mine expansion on BLM land on the lower flanks of Methodist Mountain.  If this expansion is approved as proposed, one […]

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SMT 2020 Accomplishments and Thanks!

  Throughout this incredibly difficult and challenging year, Salida Mountain Trails has been so fortunate to have a great group of volunteers, members, business sponsors – as well as our city, county, BLM, and Forest Service partners who have made possible some awesome new projects, continued trail maintenance, and successful fundraising efforts!  With all the […]

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Seasonal Closure Information

It’s that time of year again! We have several seasonal closures in effect for our trail system. These are enacted in order to protect wildlife, and are part of the agreement between SMT and land management agencies (like the US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management) that allow us to build and enjoy these […]

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New Sustaining Sponsor- Peakview Mortgage

Salida Mountain Trails wishes to sincerely thank PeakView Mortgage (NMLS#245088) for joining as new Sustaining Sponsors with their contribution of $2500. This money will be used for construction of new trails in the Methodist Mountain and Arkansas Hills Trails Systems. Pictured from left to right: Micah Garcia, Craig Schuchman, Robin Fuhrman, Matthew Wierzbinski, Wendy Schwarz, […]

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