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Last year the popular Chicken Creek Trail System was threatened by a land grab that has since been rule as unlawful by a federal court.
The Conservation Alliance, as well as other organizations, are advocating for the defense of the Roadless Rule protects many of our country’s most valued backcountry recreation areas. These forests provide clean air and water, fight climate change, and are the backbone of a $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation economy that supports 5 million jobs. Right now, the Roadless Rule is at risk of being rescinded completely. You can read more here. The Forest Service is accepting your comments until September 19, 2025. Your voice can help keep these forests wild. Submit your comment today to protect the places you love. Improve your riding technique with professional coaching! Jake Quigley at Zuma Bike Ranch, a Mancos Trails Group sponsor and volunteer, is leading another mountain bike skills clinic. Zuma Bike Ranch is offering a special discount to subscribers to the MTG email list - use code ZUMZUM for a 15% discount on coaching and clinics. Technical Climbing & Descending Clinic September 20, 9:00amGain the skills and confidence to clean those tough technical climbs and intimidating descents! This clinic will focus on balance, line choice, wheel lifts, and dynamic control in the most complex trail conditions.  Due to a flash flood warning starting tonight and thunderstorms forecasted for Saturday, we're cancelling Saturday's trail work day. We also want to avoid damaging trail tread by leaving tracks. See you next month! Date and Time: September 13th, 8:00am-2pm Location: Doc Lowell Flat off of FS 561 (before https://maps.app.goo.gl/pEB2T7oXFwp55qQJA From Mancos: Head North on Hwy 184 0.3mi Turn Right onto CR42 5.3mi Continue straight onto FS561 2.3mi Look for the Mancos Trails Group banner on your left at FS416 Details: Bring sturdy shoes, gloves, pants, 2+liters of water and snacks and a chair. The plan is to work on drainage and light brushing along the Upper Chicken Creek Trail. This will involve hiking about two miles to and from the trailhead. Lunch and drinks following the work. We look forward to seeing you Saturday, September 13th at 8:00am Come for an evening of entertainment at the Dolores Bike Hostel. Sponsored by The Dolores Bike Hostel, Lost Canyon Bike Park, Zuma Bike Ranch, Kokopelli Bike and Board, SWCCA, and Mancos Trails Group, we’ll be screening bike films as well as hosting challenges, giving away swag, presenting projects, and offering volunteer opportunities. Yia Yia’s Greek Food Truck will be on premises slinging gyros, and the Dilly Dally Bar will be open for cocktails and beers. MOCO MTB Rides will be hosting a group ride at Boggy Draw @ 5:30pm  We are so grateful for the 50 folks who joined MTG membership program so far, helping to support local trails in the Mancos area! Trail building and maintenance requires sweat equity and funding. As a small, all volunteer non-profit your membership matters! We have many different options beginning as low as $25/year. Find out more on the MTG website.
Date and Time: July 12th 8:00am-2pm Location: Upper Chicken Creek Trailhead https://maps.app.goo.gl/rX1t7PPvntuMgJFdA From Mancos: Head N on CO-184 0.3m T/R onto CO Rd 42 5.3 Continue onto FS Rd 561 4.7 Upper Chicken Creek TH will be on the left just past Transfer Campground Details: Bring sturdy shoes, gloves, pants, 2+liters of water and snacks and a chair. The plan is to work on major drainage along Upper Chicken Creek Trail. Lunch and drinks following the work. We look forward to seeing you Saturday, July 12th at 8:00am  |
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