MTB riders call it trackstanding which is balancing on a bike without moving forward or backward. Phase 1 of the new Mountain Bike Trail project at Peninsula State Park is definitely not trackstanding, It is pedaling forward at race speed.
“Rock Solid Trail Contracting”, the professional MTB trail builder for the new trail, has been working since just before Labor Day and has completed over 20% of the first phase track as of this writing. The nine mile phase 1 route is scheduled to be completed yet this Fall. The plan for phase 2 is another nine miles of feature filled trails. Completion of phase 2 should be sometime in 2025 or 2026. Both phases of the new trail will be filled with rollers, rock gardens, switchbacks, drops and a lot more biking challenges for the adventurous off-road rider.
The MTB project is made possible through the dedication and foresight of our donors and grant providers. Because of their generosity the Friends of Peninsula State Park has so far raised over $650,000 to fund the project. The new MTB trail is a collaboration between the Friends of Peninsula State Park and the Wisconsin DNR. The project goal is to provide off-road bike enthusiasts a superior riding experience with a priority on ensuring an eco-friendly design. Project priority number one is protecting the environmental balance of one of our State’s most treasured recreation areas.
If you would like to donate to this project or to other Park improvement initiatives through the Friends of Peninsula State Park please visit our website HERE.
Here’s a few pictures of the construction!
