THANK YOU LAND OWNERS

TRAILS CAN’T EXIST WITHOUT THEM!

LAND OWNERS KEEP TRAILS ALIVE

Local land owner showing his land

Our mountain bike trails wouldn't be here without the incredible generosity of private landowners. These folks donate their land and give us special permission to build and maintain trails, making it possible for everyone to enjoy these amazing outdoor spaces. Their support is what keeps our trail network growing and thriving. We're so grateful for their willingness to share their land, which helps us create fantastic trails for all to enjoy. It's a true testament to the power of community and a shared love for the outdoors.

SO LETS GIVE A LITTLE GRATITUDE

LAND USE DONATIONS?

LEARN HOW YOU CAN BE PART OF THE NETWORK

If you're a Bethlehem community member and own land, you can join the effort to expand our trail network by offering your land for trail development. Your generosity can help us create even more amazing trails for everyone to enjoy. It's a great way to contribute to the community, grow the town's economy and share the beauty of your land with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Let's work together to keep growing and improving our fantastic trail system!

Image of the beautiful land in Bethlehem New Hampshire north of the Franconia Notch

THANK YOU TO OUR LOCAL LAND OWNERS

Leslie and Roy Dreier

Trevor and Thad Presby

RESPECT THE LAND

Riding trails on public or private lands is a gift, not a right. That hiker we just passed? She might own the land we're riding on. With every ride, let's remember to be grateful for the landowners and others who make it possible.

Enjoy nature, don't ruin it. By keeping on the trails we're mitigating erosion - our single highest impact when we're out riding. Skidding causes erosion, cutting corners can cut off access, and riding muddy trails messes it up for everyone. If we see animals, don't bother them, remember them. Pick up trash, pack it out, carpool here and back.

We share the trails with others, and they have the same rights and responsibilities as each of us. If someone needs help, we help. If someone needs encouragement, we share our enthusiasm. And if it's going to make the situation better, we dismount. Be nice, yield to others, and give a smile.

We know our limits, and we ride within them. Beyond the ride, let’s park where we’re supposed to keep the tunes to a dull roar, and leave the IPAs for après somewhere else. Reckless behavior? A simple, polite call out will do. 

THIS IS WHAT IT MEANS TO RIDE WITH GRATITUDE!

RIDE WITH GRATITUDE

Anti littering symbol

PACK OUT YOUR TRASH AND PICK UP OTHER’S WHEN YOU SEE IT. KEEPING TRAILS LITTER FREE IS KEEPING OUR FOREST CLEAN AND RESPECTING LAND OWNERS PROPERTY.

NEVER LITTER!

anti tree cutting symbol

ALL TRAILS ARE BUILT WITH EXPLICIT PERMISSION FROM LAND OWNERS. CUTTING YOUR OWN TRAILS, OR CUTTING TREES & VEGETATION ALONG A TRAIL IS PROPERTY DAMAGE!

DON’T CUT!

stay on trails symbol

STAY ON THE TRAILS!

PERMISSION IS GRANTED TO TRAIL USE, WANDERING OFF TRAIL IS TRESSPASSING ON SOMEONE ELSE’S LAND. RIDING AND WALKING OFF TRAIL CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO VEGETATION AND ECOSYSTEMS.