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Dug Road to Phelps Park Connector Trail Build "THE BIG PUSH"

 DHPT Crew,

Please see the message below from Decorah Park and Recreation Director Andy Nimrod. (Especially for Saturday, August 21st)

They are asking for DHPT volunteers to help build/uncover an old connector trail that goes from Dug Road up to Phelps Park.

Please come help if you are available and RSVP to Andy so he knows how much lunch to order.

Take Care!

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Decorah Parks and Recreation is working to complete the projects identified through the Iowa Great Places designation and grant. Most of the projects have been completed by local contractors. However, volunteer labor was used on the trail at Pulpit Rock and we are hoping to get volunteers to work with us on the trail that will link the trailhead at Dug Road and Phelps Park near the fountain.

DPR has hired Pete Eggland of Legacy Trails to lead staff and volunteers the weekend of August 20-22. Pete has previously worked for the State as a trail builder and has now started his own company. Most of his work has been training and working with volunteers. We won’t turn down help any of the days but the day we really need the most help will be Saturday, August 21.

We will be starting around 8:00am and working through the day. If you can come all day, great. If you can only come part of the day that will be okay also. We are looking forward to getting this section of trail completed and appreciate your consideration to help.

Lunch will be provided on Saturday, please RSVP on lunch and direct any questions to Andy Nimrod: parkrecdirector@decorahia.org

1st Annual Decorah Time Trials Reunion

Reunion Ride and Party. Get timed on the original time trails loop if you want or ride for fun. There might be prizes. Bring your own snacks and beverages. There's no entrance fee- just have fun!

(Please note that pedal-assist e-bikes are not allowed on the course for the event.)

Twin Springs Park

Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 1 PM CDT

Event on Facebook

DHPT News

Want to give back to the local trails? Join DHPT on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (locations to be determined) to help with trail work! If you are interested, please send a message to this page with your email address so you can be added to the email list or contact DHPT President, Nick Pearch: pearni02@luther.edu If you are on Facebook, give Decorah Mountain Bike Trails a follow.

DHPT News!

Firstly, This coming weekend we have the chance to directly influence what will be done up at carlson park. City planners and Park and Rec are hosting a community day at Carlson Park to get the input of the community on what should be done with Carlson. 

The date/times are:
Oct 2nd 4-6pm 
Oct 3rd 11am-2pm

NOW is the time we need all trail users to go up there and make a big impact. So wether you are a mountain biker, hiker, trail runner, rock placer, bird watcher, xc skier, snow shoer, fatbiker, or general outdoor enthusiast get up there and tell these people that off-road, soft trails are what needs to happen up there. Seriously, this weekend will be the time to determine what will be happening in that park for years to come. So get up there!

Come to the trailhead and you will be directed from there 

*If you cannot join either day and you have seen the park already, you can input comments to Andy via email.

Secondly, As we discussed at the last DHPT meeting the trail extension of Gunnar to the start of Little Big Horn was approved by P&R. I think it will be best to get this trail done quickly this fall so it can be packed in for winter and ready to rip for the spring. The trail is marked out and Gary did a little mowing to see more clearly where the trail will be going. A small group will head up there next weekend and determine where all the in/outs and finalize where the trail will be.Take a peek next time you are up there. Then we will have a work day on Oct 10 @ 9am up at the Van Peenen parking lot. Come for the whole thing or just come for an hour or two. All help is welcome - many hands makes for light work. I will have refreshments and food for lunch provided by thrivent financial for those that hang around all day.

Lastly, DHPT meeting scheduled for Oct 6th @ 7pm at the Whalen cabin (just past Phelps park)

Busy week for trail users. NOW is your chance to get involved!