Funstock to Cali Roaring Brook Rally

PWMBA is advancing a shovel-ready trail development project at Fahnestock State Park (Canopus Lake / Winter Park site) that will create approximately 2–2.5 miles of beginner-to-intermediate, mountain bike-optimized* singletrack integrated with the existing XC ski trail network, right off the Taconic State Parkway in Kent, NY.

The Phase 1 project at Canopus Lake is designed to be sustainable, minimize environmental impact, and expand safe, inclusive recreation opportunities for riders, hikers, runners, families, and youth programs such as National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA), and local Scouting troops.There is a shortage of beginner-level trails in this county, defined as just a few degrees of elevation change and relatively smooth natural surface riding terrain.

If Phase 1 successfully constructs high quality trails and increases attendance and ridership at Canopus, we hope to raise funds to engage professional trail builders to explore the 850-acre portion south of Rt. 301 down to Wiccopee…