Top Left Trails outlines LTAC-funded trail upgrades, volunteer work and May grand opening
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Top Left Trails board president Steve Canale told the Trails Advisory Committee the group's LTAC funds will support overhauls at Colville and Dry Hill, expanded maintenance and a promotional video series; the group plans a grand opening event at Colville on May 2.
Top Left Trails Co-op board president Steve Canale presented plans for LTAC-funded trail improvements and outreach at the March meeting, describing completed work, near-term projects and promotion efforts.
"We design, build, maintain, mountain bike trails here around Port Angeles," Canale said, outlining three focus zones: Colville Mountain Biking Trails (rebuild and a skills area), Dry Hill (a larger downhill network that needs overhaul), and the trails at the zoo on Telepeak. He said work already underway at Colville is expected to finish in a few weeks and that the group will host a grand-opening event on May 2.
Canale said the work funded by LTAC awards includes volunteer dig days, some paid contractor excavator work where machine work is necessary, and a video series to promote trails and increase tourism. He emphasized training and beginner-friendly trails: "The goal there is to be able to teach you how to ride a mountain bike," noting a focus on green and blue trails for novice and intermediate riders.
Committee members asked about e-bike use, parking, shuttle events and marketing. Canale said the downhill networks are directional to reduce user conflicts and that shuttle days and micro-shuttles help move riders to the top of downhill runs; he also said the group is coordinating with Visit Port Angeles and will supply footage to the city for promotion.
The presentation closed with a request for continued coordination on signage, parking and event notifications; Canale invited volunteers to upcoming dig days and said the group will circulate their PowerPoint and trail maps to committee members.
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