Category Archives: Trail Advocacy

UMTR Making a Difference

Trail people love our trails. This past September a hearty crew traveled to the north shore to help work on a crucial section of the trail. UMTR Member and amazing trail runner Steph Hoff helped lead this crew, and wanted to share her experience over the weekend.  “There’s something inside of me that changes as I drive north past Two Harbors.” One of the volunteers Read More →

MORC Bike Survey (due 9/25!)

We want to hear from you! As a part of our trail advocacy initiative we want to learn more about how you use trails that we share in common with MORC (Minnesota Off Road Cyclists). Because both groups have a vested interest in maintaining amazing trails, it’s a natural fit for some collaboration, especially when it comes to helping maintain these resources. We’ve prepared a Read More →

UMTR Officially Surpasses 300 Members!

We did it! YOU DID IT! For the first time in our existence, UMTR has officially surpassed 300 members! The revenue brought in by your membership dollars will help us continue to provide aid station support at races, donations to our local parks and trails, and goodies for our member-driven fun runs. As promised, one member was selected at random, and UMTR will make a Read More →

Trail work alert!

UMTR member Lisa Messerer sent along these opportunities for helping out our northern Minnesota trails! Lisa organizes 3-4 work evenings on the SHT in Duluth, MN every summer. This year they will be on Wednesday’s – June 14, 21, and 28 Start at 5:30 pm, work at least 2 hours or until we finish the planned section. June 14: WildKnits Section to Glen Place (meet Read More →