Baitfish is built, and Phase II is done

In September we asked for $5,000 by the end of October to build Baitfish, a one-mile beginner loop at Musky Mountain that starts and ends at the parking lot. You gave $7,100. Baitfish is built, and so is one more loop. Thank you to everyone who gave.

Baitfish is the place for a first ride: short, close to the car, and no features you have to ride. It’s for a seven-year-old on a 20-inch bike, a first-timer, or anyone warming up before the bigger loops.

Phase II is done, too. Three miles of downhill trail on the slopes of the old ski hill are finished, along with three-quarters of a mile of new hand-built trail, a trailhead kiosk and trail signs.

That makes 11 of the 15 miles planned for Musky Mountain. The last four are what’s left, and we’ll share the plan to finish them in The Dirt.

Musky Mountain isn’t groomed in winter, so ride it before the snow. And if you’d like to help build the next mile, you can give here.