Share the Trails ~ Hike It, Hoof It, Bike It, Ride It!

Saturday, June 5, Santa Rita Park, Durango  8 a.m. – noon

 

Celebrate National Trails Day in a unique way this year. Enjoy a pancake breakfast and then Share a Trail!

Summer’s around the corner: azure skies, warm fresh air, and the irresistible urge to get out on the trails.

Are you ready for a new trail adventure? Perhaps you haven’t explored some local favorites. Do you want to find out which trails are best for hiking or biking? Where you’ll enjoy taking your dog, or the nicest trails for running or horseback riding? Maybe you want to take your jeep, ATV or motorcycle for a trail ride.

A Potpourri of Trail Possibilities

Come to Santa Rita Park on Saturday, June 5^th and

         w         Meet new trail buddies, whether you like to hike it, hoof it, bike it or ride it!

         w         Sign up to join a 9:30 a.m. trail hike, bike ride, run, or dog walk [pre-registration required by June 4 at www.sharethetrails.org ].

         w         Get trail information & maps for both non-motorized and motorized recreation in the area.

         w         Register for future horseback rides, OHV or motorcycle rides.

Booths

A variety of User Groups will share their knowledge about which trails are best for which activities, the ins and outs of trail etiquette, low-impact camping & backpacking, Tread Lightly/Leave No Trace, and much more ~ including Activities for Children.

Sponsors

Alpine Bank, the San Juan Mountains Association, San Juan Public Lands, and Trails 2000 are proud to sponsor this creative, collaborative event as a way to promote enjoyment of our incomparable SW Colorado trails.

The Concept

The Share the Trails concept is simple: when we respect each other on the trails, we help ensure that everyone can enjoy “our common ground.”   

History

In the past, the sponsors have hosted events for outdoor enthusiasts to share a fun day on the trail. Last year, the San Juan Mountains Association sponsored a one-day forum designed to re-energize the community’s commitment to Sharing the Trails. Many of the user groups that participated in the symposium are also members of SW Colorado Share the Trails Roundtable, which meets two or three times a year to exchange ideas and information.

This year our coalition of participants planned a fun, innovative event to help folks discover new ways of enjoying local trails while sharing them! 

Participants

In addition to the sponsors, participating groups include: The Colorado Trail Foundation, Creeper Jeepers Gang, Four Corners Back Country Horsemen, La Plata County Multi-event Center Task Force, Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen, Rocky Mountain Ramblers OHV Club, San Juan Trail Riders, Vallecito Conservation and Sporting Association, Vallecito Service League

For Information and to Sign up for FREE rides, hikes, etc.: www.sharethetrails.org  or call 259-4682