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April 12, 2024 <br />To: City of Elk River Parks and Recreation <br />From: Derek Burchill <br /> Volunteer Trail Steward/Dirt Boss – Hillside Mountain Bike Park <br /> Minnesota Off Road Cyclists <br />Subject: Permission request to add a “beginner’s trail and skills area” to Hillside Mountain Bike Park <br />To Whom it May Concern: <br />I would like to propose and get permission to add a short beginner’s trail and skills area to Hillside <br />Mountain Bike Park. This trail network would be in the grassy area next to the main trailhead to section 1, right <br />off the parking lot. It would be a great addition to the park, giving younger/less experienced riders a place to <br />hone their skills and confidence to tackle the main trail. Please see the attached map and pictures for <br />reference. <br />We have designed the trail network to have an outer loop with very easy features, like berms and pump <br />track rollers. Branching off the outer loop would be four skills trails, getting progressively harder starting with <br />very easy #1 to the more difficult #4. These tentative plans may change slightly during construction: <br />#1 – A short, fairly straight section with a few basic features, possibly a skinny or low bridge. <br />#2 – A longer section with two small tabletop jumps that are easily rollable for those who don’t want to leave <br />the ground. It may start with a higher bridge to aid in building speed for jumping. <br />#3 – A slightly twisty section with several features made of rocks or wood. Possibly a rock garden, roller <br />coaster, or curved bridge. <br />#4 – A twisty section with harder features like a rock roll, chunkier rock garden or small drop. <br />We would like to add some non-bike related items to make it more appealing for families to come and <br />enjoy as they practice their skills. Some ideas included larger rocks or boulders for kids to climb on, picnic <br />tables/benches for parents to sit at while their kids ride and possibly a flower garden/tree in the middle. These <br />items can be added once the trail has taken shape. <br />Page 14 of 125