In our valley the vast majority of our trails are shared-use paths. This provides all of us with more options for our outings and lots of chances to share the trails with a smile and a hello. We are fortunate to live and play in a place where, in most circumstances, everyone gets along well.…

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In 2006, the BCRD, the operators of Galena Lodge, and other community groups such as Big Wood Backcountry Trails conceived the idea to develop a summer trail system around the lodge. The BCRD submitted a multi-use trails proposal based on a design by the International Mountain Bicycling Association to the SNRA. The SNRA pursued an environmental…

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Rainy weather is creating conditions that should give you pause as you think about trail travel in the area. Stay off of wet trails and give them time to dry out before planning your next hike or ride. If you get on a trail and find that it is wetter than you anticipated, turn around.…

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Its not breaking news that the Forest Service and BLM have closed a number of area trails due to last years fire. They have done so because they need to make repairs to the trails before they can safely be re-opened for use. Staying off of closed trails, and leaving the “closed” signs in place…

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