Salida Mountain Trails

A nonprofit organization

$49,155 raised by 104 donors

89% complete

$55,000 Goal

Help us build a bike skills park in Salida!

Salida Mountain Trails (SMT) and the City of Salida are collaborating to develop a public bike skills park as the keystone of the iconic Arkansas Hills Trail System. Once complete, the park will provide the first public, directional, bike-only trails in Chaffee County.

The skills park will include at least three downhill lines (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) with features to support progressive skills development. Kids and beginners will be the primary beneficiaries, as the park will be geared mostly toward skill development. However, the park will also provide a unique opportunity for more experienced riders looking to catch some air. This project will also clean up what is currently an eyesore of weeds and scrap metal at the base of Tenderfoot Mountain, transforming the trailhead into a true hub for the Arkansas Hills Trails.

SMT is seeking to raise $55,000 to supplement funding from Salida Parks and Recreation. Funds will be used for construction costs and materials to build sensational, sustainable features. We hope to break ground on the project in Fall 2024.

Thanks to a generous local donor, and grants from the Salida Sunrise Rotary and Monarch Community Outreach, we're kicking off the campaign nearly halfway to our goal. Donate today to help us realize the full vision for this incredible amenity in our community!

Conceptual rendering

(Conceptual design)

Any funds raised above and beyond what's needed for the skills park will go into SMT's general fund, to be used for trail construction and maintenance.

Mission

Founded in 2004, Salida Mountain Trails (SMT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to create and maintain sustainable, multi-use trails; steward public lands; and promote a vibrant trail community. SMT is committed to providing an accessible, enjoyable and diverse trail network that delivers myriad mental and physical health benefits to residents and visitors alike. Today, SMT stewards 70 miles of singletrack—and counting.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Salida Mountain Trails

other names

SMT

Year Established

2004

Tax id (EIN)

46-2608985

Category

Recreation & Sports

Organization Size

Medium Organization

Address

PO Box 612
Salida, CO 81201

Service areas

Chaffee County, CO, US

Phone

860-466-0910

Social Media