Trail Description
The Friends of New Glarus Woods is excited to announce the latest addition to the Capital Off Road Pathfinders (CORP) trail network: New Glarus Woods State Park. The first one mile segment of trail has been completed and is open to ride! Here are the latest updates.
- IMBA Trail Solutions has completed the design of the trail system. CORP will manage construction and maintenance. Friends of New Glarus Woods is championing the project.
- Fundraising and construction will take place in several phases. The project completion date will depend on funding and approvals.
- The initial trail segment has been professionally built by Traction Trailworx. The remainder of the trail segments will be professionally built, with volunteer support.
- Workdays and trail status will appear on https://madcitydirt.com
- New Glarus NICA squad’s first practice on their own trails is planned for the 2024 season.
- Fundraising is underway, kicked off with a $20,000 DNR Knowles-Nelson stewardship grant and $20,000 raised from New Glarus Woods trail runs. Other sponsors include Colony Brands Foundation, Dirty Dog Taphaus, The Schlecht Family Foundation, True Vetcare Clinic, L5 Racing. Grants and additional sponsors are being pursued at this time.
- Area small business and individual donations are critical to making this project a reality. Please support our bringing mountain biking to New Glarus Woods State Park by going to https://madcitydirt.com/donate
Questions?
Ben Neff - Trail Steward
Jim Grant - Trail Steward
