While you’re enjoying the MWV Rec Path or riding MWV mountain bike trails, do you ever wonder who takes care of them? Who is responsible for their care and maintenance?
This spring, there are four non-profit organizations out on MWV Rec Path and local mountain bike trails, volunteering their time to care of them. Each organization has as part of its mission, “trail/path stewardship.” They know that trails and paths, once built, need constant care.
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