Hey MTB Folks, 
Trail expansion is in the works in 2019 for Salisbury Community Park (SCP).  We're anticipating an Eagle Scout-led bridge build project will open up new area for 2 to 3 miles of trail near the RR tracks in the northeast corner of the City's park property.  Over much of 2018, we've worked through getting approvals from City staff for the bridge and trail.  We're introducing the plan to folks at an upcoming meeting: 

7pm on Thursday, January 31st 
City Tavern, 113 E Fisher St, Salisbury, NC 28144

We'll be planning work days each weekend in February to assist with the bridge build and carving out some sweet new singletrack.  I'll try to keep this thread updated with upcoming workdays as they are scheduled, so watch this post, but they'll also be noted with the local meetup group: 

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Not familiar with with one of the areas best trail systems and wanna ride or help build trail?  Here's a link to the SCP listing on MTB Project: 

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Despite what the MTB project says, there's currently just over 5 miles of singletrack at SCP when all loops are taken.  SCP also has lots of additional off-road riding opportunities for the whole family.  A paved greenbelt circles the lake, various gravel roads and running paths are available in addition to a full CX course.  Perhaps best of all during this wet period, SCP drains quite well and it's often available for riding when other trails are closed (big shout out to Gene and crew for their maintenance work!).

Hope to see some of y'all at the meeting, at a workday or on the trail soon.  

Fresh announcement of upcoming work days at SCP!

The Boy Scout bridge project is a go and it's on for this coming weekend, Feb 2 & 3.  

Correspondingly, we're planning to gather to assist with the bridge and/or work on the trail starting Saturday 2/3 from ~9am to 4pm and on Super Sunday from ~9am to 2pm.  

The Scouts are prepared with a generator and power tools (and presumably pocket knives), but feel free to bring your favorite shovel/McLeod/hard rake or other implements of trail construction.  Of course, work gloves and appropriate footwear and clothing to get dirty in will be helpful too. 

SCP is located at:           935 Hurley School Rd, Salisbury, NC 28147 

and I'm trying to attach a quickie map to show where things are happening. Hope to see some folks at the meeting as well as the work days. 

Stopped by and met Gene and Mike (hope I got both names right) yesterday working on the new trail.    This is a great trail to ride.   I’m out of shape ,thanks to all the rain, and this trail is excellent for fun and not too much climbing to kill my weak legs.     Love the new bridge and can’t wait to see more of that new trail.

Glad to see folks exploring the new loop, but please use extra caution if you do because there are numerous stumps and holes in the trail that could be hazardous.  We got most of the trees and dead fall out of the way this past weekend, but a few small trees remain in spots that could easily cause problems. Mountain biking comes with inherent risk, and trail that hasn't been finished has more hazards that can sent one OTB without warning. 

Also, please consider joining us for an upcoming work day to fill some of those holes and remove stumps.  The next one is slated for this Saturday 2/23 starting at 10am.  We'll be setting the schedule for March work days soon and will post it to this thread.

Hey Folks - quick update for those following along or coming out to help.  We've made good progress over the past few weekends on the new loop.  The City just delivered a load of pit gravel to aid in filling holes and firming up some soft areas, which will be the focus this coming Sunday 3/24.  Material distribution will be key so bring your wheelbarrow if you got one (better yet, bring your gator with a dump bed and I'll buy you beers).  While there will still likely be some project areas to address in the future, our goal this weekend will be to get the trail to safe riding conditions by filling the remaining holes that are in/along the trail. Once that happens we can open it up for general use and user traffic will help fully establish the lines. 

On a related note, we're strategizing about additional trail at SCP and some other locations around Rowan County.  If you'd like to be part of the planning process, contact me.

We got enough done to open up the new loop over the weekend. Thanks to everyone that's pitched in to get us to this point.  The new loop across the bridge is about 1.75 miles and can be ridden either direction.  Please come out and get some tires on it to really help establish the trail. 

Stay tuned to this thread for announcements about additional trails and work days at SCP.

Big first day of progress on the new jump line trails at SCP.  Please come out and lend a hand this week/weekend. 

Hey Folks, 
We've got a meeting planned for Wednesday, July 10th @ 7pm at City Tavern ( (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)) @ 113 E. Fisher St., Salisbury.  Please come.

We're going to discuss continuing trail building efforts at SCP.  We're also going to have to discuss our plan for ongoing maintenance in the wake of Gene D deciding to pull back a bit from his heroic efforts to keep the main trail so well groomed.  Also on the slate is developing plans for a late summer event at the park to celebrate all that has been accomplished over the past year (ain't that jump line fun!).  Please come out and join us at the meeting over a few brews or otherwise touch base so we can know that you're interested in helping SCP move forward.  Thanks. 

Announcing November's work day at SCP: 

Sunday, November 24th, from 9a-2p.

Same basic plan as October.  We'll meet by the benches along the jump line. Hope to see some folks there.