New Trails Near You

IMBA Trail News
Volume 16, Number 3
Summer 2003

ALAFIA RIVER STATE PARK
TAMPA, FLORIDA
LENGTH: 14 MILES

This urban trail system features smooth singletrack, steep drops, floating bridges, and lots of rock to keep all ability levels satisfied. IMBA affiliate club SouthWest Association of Mountainbike Pedalers contributed 4,300 hours of volunteer labor the project. Former Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew leaders Rich and Jen Edwards taught the intitial trailbuilding class in 2001. Info: www.SWAMPclub.org

LEBANON HILLS PARK
TWIN CITIES, MINNESOTA
LENGTH: 8 MILES

This trail network is a great example of IMBAšs trailbuilding progression since 1998. Nearly every TCC has worked here at some point in time, and the system now offers something for all ability levels. The latest creation is a three-mile technical loop featuring rock drops, log crossings and a narrow bridge. IMBA club Minnesota Off Road Cyclists built these trails and have the full 411: www.morcmtb.org CLEMENTINE LAKEVIEW
AUBURN, CALIFORNIA
LENGTH: 4 MILES

IMBA affiliate Folsom Auburn Trail Riders Action Coalition worked with Auburn State Park between 2000-2003 to build this connector linking the Clementine Trail and Foresthill Divide Loop. This swooping trail hugs a mountainside, has 1,100 feet of elevation gain and features amazing wildflowers in April. This trail is also called the Foresthill Divide Connector Trail. Info: www.fatrac.net

ISRAEL BIKE TRAIL
TRAVERSING ISRAEL
LENGTH: 500 MILES

This trail winds through the Israeli countryside, passing sites of great scenic, cultural and religious significance. Much of the trail already exists as part of the Israel National Hiking Trail, but some sections are unsuitable for bikes. IMBA affiliate Carmel Mountain Bike Club has mapped and built alternative routes since 1997. Info: www.geocities.com/jlipman.geo/isrover.htm