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The Vasa is part of an extraordinary—and expanding—regional trail network, a defining feature of the Grand Traverse region. Amid the challenges of a changing climate and the pressing need for infrastructure upgrades, partners are joining forces to bolster trail maintenance and access throughout the region’s trail network and elevate winter grooming operations for the long haul.
Through the construction of a state-of-the-art trail maintenance facility at Timber Ridge and a trailhead revitalization at Bartlett Road, together, we can improve the four-season trail experience for people of all ages and abilities for generations to come. These projects will benefit not just the Vasa network but support year-round trail maintenance and access throughout Northern Michigan Mountain Bike Association’s and TART Trails’ networks.
Funders and Partners
Thank you to our project partners and funders over $10,000 who have supported Trailblazing Tomorrow!
Anonymous
Sara Cockrell
Virginia and Lew Coulter
Raymond and Julie Dean
Jon DeBruyn Family
Bryce and Paula Dreeszen
Dan and Marsha Edson
Festival Foundation
Michael and Mary Foley
Marc Frick and Cindy Smith
Grand Traverse County
Jim Heffner and Donna Hagan
Scott and Michele Howard
Iceman Cometh Challenge and it’s riders
LariCom Acres
John and Sue Paul
Kelley Peterson and Tom White
John and Rachel Roe
Michigan DNR Natural Resources Trust Fund
Michigan DNR Non Motorized General Fund
John and Nancy Morris
Mark and Helen Neithercut
North American Vasa
Northern Michigan Mountain Bike Association
TART Trails
Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort
Traverse City Track Club
Budget
Bartlett Design, Engineering, and Construction $870,500
Timber Ridge Facility Construction $730,000
In-Kind Timber Ridge 99-Year Land Lease
Vasa Maintenance Fund $145,000
Project Management and Fundraising $154,500
Total Project Cost: $1,900,000
Objectives
- Enhance Visitor Experience
- Promote Environmental Conservation
- Support Safety, Sustainability, and Local Economies
- Equipment storage space and security constraints
- Access to better snow conditions
- Function-driven design
- Improved year-round Vasa Pathway and Singletrack trail conditions and experiences through better maintenance
Timeline
