We're rolling again up in Idaho Springs! Last year, COMBA helped the city secure a construction grant from GOCO for $354K but with the planned project for the Mighty Argo Cable Car stalled, we've been shy of the needed funding to continue building trails. Enter the Trek Foundation! Earlier this year, we reached out to our friends at Trek Foundation to seek help with closing the funding gap and they've stepped up in a big way, to the tune of $250K! This gets us enough to start back up with the Phase 2 trails this fall.

Phase 1 trails opened in Spring 2022. This phase established the main multi-use trail and a hiking spur to one of the overlooks. Bikes will only be able to ascend on the main trail, the next two phases will bring the top-to-bottom bike routes! You can see the full plan and phasing maps below.

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The park covers 400 acres and is located just north of town, above the iconic Argo Mine and Mill. Its terrain is steep and rugged, providing great opportunities for challenging rides and hikes. Approximately 12 miles of trail are planned, with a combination of multi-use, hiker-only, and bike-only directional options to make the most of the terrain for experienced users. Most of the trails will be rated blue and black, with some double-black technical trail features on the more advanced lines.

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