Mosaic Forest Management and the Arrowsmith Cycling Club (ACC) have reached a formal agreement that sanctions access to the Hammerfest Trail Network in Errington.
The agreement gives ACC formal access to manage, maintain and recreate in the Hammerfest Trail Network, while providing Mosaic with assurance of a high level of conduct among users and a focus on safety, according to a news release by Mosaic.
“The agreement with Mosaic Forest Management celebrates the potential of the Hammerfest Trail Network as a showcase for this region,” said Jake Friesen, ACC president. “We’re thrilled that these sanctioned trails will become a part of Vancouver Island’s world-renowned class of single-track mountain bike trails.”
ACC will be responsible for stewardship of the trails to ensure compliance with industry standards for trail building. Some of the club’s early activities at Hammerfest will include trail upgrades and signage.
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“Arrowsmith Cycling Club has been building its management capacity and working with our team on a plan and has certainly demonstrated it is such a partner,” said Molly Hudson, vice president, sustainability and chief forester at Mosaic Forest Management. “We’re delighted that this agreement will provide mountain bikers exceptional access to Hammerfest’s popular trail network.”
The Hammerfest Trail Network will continue to host a variety of mountain bike races through the new agreement, including the Island Cup Series races.
— NEWS Staff