Ginny Trail Build & Restoration
About this project
The Ginny Trail at Bobcat Ridge is highly valued in Fort Collins, offering a challenging backcountry experience for mountain bikers, hikers, and runners. Natural wear, heavy use, and wildfires have caused erosion and drainage issues. Therefore, proactive maintenance is essential for the trail's sustainability, safety, and enjoyment. OMBA and FCNA aim to preserve the Ginny Trail's integrity, ensuring it remains a resilient and enjoyable resource with the help of Fort Collins’ dedicated community members. This goes beyond maintenance; it shapes the future of a beloved regional trail.
Ginny Trail – Segment 3
Help us restore and support the segment of Ginny Trail that the Alexander Fire most impacted.
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2025
Time: 8 AM – 3 PM
Location: Ginny Trail @ Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
Distance to Work from Parking Lot: 2.5 Miles
Difficulty: Intermediate – Advanced
Access: Bike / Hike
Est Volunteers Needed: 20
Lunch: Provided
Overview: The Alexander Fire of 2024 was yet another disaster that affected Bobcat Ridge Natural Area. Now it's time to support a stable restoration of the landscape around the Ginny Trail that was affected by the fire. Join us and FCNA for a full day of volunteering focused on stabilizing this segment of Ginny, ensuring it remains a sustainable and enjoyable trail for years to come.
Ginny Trail – Segment 2
May 6 | May 13 | May 20 | May 27
Sponsored By Brave New Wheel
Dates: Click a date to register
Time: 5:30 PM AM – Sunset
Location: Ginny Trail @ Bobcat Ridge Natural Areas
Distance to Work from Parking Lot: 0.9 - 1.8 Miles
Distance to Work from Parking Lot:
Difficulty: Beginner
Access: Bike
Est Volunteers Needed: 10 per day
Overview: Join us in maintaining and improving our trails by helping with rock work to stabilize degraded areas, restructuring drainage to prevent erosion, reshaping corners for better flow and support, clearing vegetation to keep trails accessible, and rebuilding worn-out features to align with modern standards. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome—your support keeps our trails in top shape!
Ginny Trail – Segment 2
Skinny Rebuild
June 5 | June 12 | June 19 | June 26
Sponsored by Road 34
Dates: Click a date to register
Time: 5:30 PM AM – Sunset
Location: Ginny Trail @ Bobcat Ridge Natural Areas
Distance to Work from Parking Lot: 1.5 - 1.8 miles
Difficulty: Specialist
Access: Bike
Overview: Experienced trail builders and heavy machinery operators are needed to assess and replace aging skinnies, including those damaged in the 2024 Alexander Fire. With most structures reaching the end of their lifespan, we’ll be working to ensure stability and construct new features in collaboration with FCNA. Your expertise will help shape the future of these trails!
Ginny Trail – Segment 1
August 5
Sponsored by Queer+ Bikes
Dates: Click a date to register
June 17 | June 24 | July 1 | July 8 | July 15 | July 22 | July 29 | August 12 | August 19 | August 26 | September 2 | September 9
Time: 5:30 PM AM – Sunset
Location: Ginny Trail @ Bobcat Ridge Natural Areas
Distance to Work from Parking Lot: 1.5 - 1.8 miles
Difficulty: Beginner
Access: Bike
Overview: Join us in preserving our trails by stabilizing degraded areas with rock work, improving drainage to prevent erosion, reshaping corners for better flow and support, and clearing vegetation to maintain accessibility. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome—every effort helps keep our trails in great shape!