Donate here! Chugach Mountain Bike Riders
The expansion of the Chugiak-Eagle River trail system and the growth of Southcentral Alaska’s mountain bike community depends on donations from our trail users. Historically, CMBR has been able to match $10 to every one dollar you have donated. (Many employers have also doubled your donations, thank you!)
Please consider an end of year donation of $35, $50, $100 or $500 to allow us to continue our work into 2024.
Donate here! Chugach Mountain Bike Riders
2023 CMBR Successes:
- New singletrack connecting trails, Kendall Klimb and Deep Purple extension, opened at Mirror Lake Park.
- A hardened four-season gravel multiuse loop built at Mirror Lake Park.
- Doubled participation in our summer youth CMBR kids MTB program.
- Muni approval and $250k of funding secured for the West Beach Lake trail.
- Initiated and organized the 2nd Alaska MTB Summit, with intent to form a statewide MTB Alliance.
- Groomed winter trails at Mirror Lake and along Eagle River.
Our Vision:
- Bikeable paths extending up Eagle River Valley and connecting to the Mat-Su along the Glenn Hwy.
- Development of the Northern Extension of the Coastal Trail from Eagle River to Mirror Lake.
- Singletrack trails closer to home, offering year-round recreation to our middle and high schools.
- A vibrant MTB community with youth clubs, adult rides, local races, and community festivals.
2024 Proposed Projects:
- Build phase one West Beach Lake gravel trail connecting Chugiak High School to the Inlet.
- Lead a volunteer refresh of Mirror Lake jump trails and singletrack.
- Plan and design the Coyote Singletrack at Mirror Lake Middle School.
- Spearhead region-wide coach training and collaboration for youth MTB programs.
- Host family, youth and adult mountain bike events at Mirror Lake Park.
- Assess local trails for adaptive-MTB accessibility.
- Inventory and update Mirror Lake trail maps and signage.
Donate here! Chugach Mountain Bike Riders
Your support is crucial to our efforts. Thank you for your donations!