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REGISTRATION is NOW CLOSED! Trail Maintenance workshop at Explore Park


  • Blue Ridge Off-Road Cyclists PO Box 21731 Roanoke 24018 (map)

Thanks to all our fellow trail enthusiasts who signed up to learn how to build and maintain trails from assessment to completion using hand tools. we look forward to learning new skills and gaining a better understanding of how the natural dynamics of trails play out. The focus will be on improving the trails for mountain biking, but the skills and techniques you will learn are applicable to all natural surface trails.

When – April 23rd and 24th, from 9 am until 3 pm (lunch will be provided both days) You must attend Saturday to take part Sunday.

Who – Anyone and everyone who would like to see more and better trails at Explore Park.

Where – The Explore Park Visitor Center on Saturday, on the trail Sunday (56 Roanoke River Parkway, Roanoke, VA)

Why – Roanoke County is looking to improve and expand the existing trail network at Explore Park, but they cannot do it without help from the public.

Please bring water and wear long pants, gloves, and sturdy shoes.  Tools will be provided. The cost is free, but you must register by April 15th as space is limited.

Thanks to the Roanoke Outside Foundation for the generous grant to enable this event to happen.

Earlier Event: April 19
Help Maintain Trails on Mill Mountain
Later Event: April 29
Youth Mountain Biking Race Series