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GBCTA Volunteers: W. Bragg Trails Update
There is always a great debate about which biking trail is the signature trail at W. Bragg Creek? While “Snakes and Ladders” is truly amazing I am now doubling down on “Braggin Rights/ Merlin View” after the recent work done by our Volunteer Trail Day Crews! We have had really strong volunteer support to kick off the Summer Season allowing for some major early season maintenance. The most dramatic work has been on Braggin Rights and Merlin. Trail Crews have rebuilt the five most beat up sections of tread and addressed drainage and ruts making for a much smoother ride. Alf and his team of Crew Leaders are providing a safe, fun, and meaningful opportunity for trail users to give something back.
Thank you to everyone who has come out so far this summer. For those who haven’t come out yet, when you are back in the parking after that Zen-like glide down Merlin, please consider volunteering for a Trail Day: our trails are 100% volunteer built and maintained. It’s a win-win, you get the satisfaction of a fun day pitching in and the trails get some much needed TLC. Visit our website at www.braggcreektrails.org and click “Volunteer Now”…
We also run fantastic team building Group Trail Days. The feedback from prior groups is excellent and we are looking forward to leading the groups already signed up for this summer. We will work with you to tailor the day for your group, organization, or company. Please email volunteer@braggcreektrails.org for more info. And yes, it’s free of charge!
It’s the stars who volunteer that make our trails shine — thank you!!!
Rocky View County Grant Funding
The Greater Bragg Creek Trails Association (GBCTA) is pleased to announce that Rocky View County (RVC) has approved grant funding of $20,000 for GBCTA Community Trails in RVC.
A $10,000 RVC capital grant will go towards placement and compacting of GreenDrop Trail Gravel on the Banded Peak Trail from the Bragg Creek Community Centre to the Banded Peak School. This will provide a smoother trail surface for users, similar to the TransCanada Trail (TCT) in RVC.
A $10,000 operational grant will support GBCTA Community Trail snow removal, mowing, non herbicide vegetation control, tread and drainage maintenance, garbage/horse manure cleanup, insurance and other minor operating expenses.
For further information on any of these articles, or any other items, please contact info@braggcreektrails.org
