Turquoise Trail

OTM partnered with Rocky Mountain Youth Corps to build 6.5 miles of new trails near Leadville, Colorado. Crews worked extremely hard to construct a pair of directional trails in the shadow of some of Colorado’s highest mountains. Rocky Mountain Youth Corps worked alongside The Cloud City Wheelers trail crew, battling smoke and blazing sun to build Lake County’s newest trails. In 2021, crews will finish the remaining 1.5 miles to complete this new system next to the inspiring Turquoise Lake.

8 Miles

Build

Leadville, Colorado

Project Gallery

OUR PARTNERS

One Track Mind partners with organizations that are passionate about environmental conservation and trail stewardship. Together, we create and protect trail systems that expand mountain biking access. Our partnerships offer young people across the country opportunities to develop skills that empower them to create their own paths in life.

Learn More

Latest Project Updates

Winter Training: Why Should I?

Summer and fall are well in the rear-view mirror, and we’re smack dab in the depths of winter. Daylight is in short supply, so why not just hang up the wheels, get a few cold brews, a bag of Lays and settle into some good old hibernation time? I start this off a...

Winter Bike Storage

Follow these steps to make sure your bike has a cozy hibernation and is ready to rip come springtime:

Building More Than Trails

Our hope is that youth participating in OTM programs gain leadership skills and come to understand the power of teamwork and creative problem solving, and that they are moved by a sense of pride and accomplishment in seeing large projects through to completion.

Thankful For The Trail

2020... Safe to say we’ll remember this one. With all of the political, pandemic, and economic crises that have left their mark on pretty much anything you can think of, there’s one outlet that has been largely spared. The outdoors. For those of us who are able,...

Bikes Mean Business: Duluth

As Interstate 35 makes its way into Northern Minnesota, the pavement bends to the east and crests a hill that offers one of the most striking views in the Midwest. The endless expanse of Lake Superior stretches into the horizon, flanked by the industrial port city of...

The Art of Trail Building

Each of our mountain bike trail projects comes to life through the vision and skill of expert trail builders. Over the past few years, we’ve been fortunate enough to work with Progressive Trail Design on builds across the country.

What to Pack For Mountain Biking

Different mountain biking adventures call for different essential items. Our goal with this list is to start you off with a solid foundation that will make any ride as smooth as possible.

Three Ways to Support Local Mountain Bike Trails

Whether you live near established trail systems or don’t have any trails close to home yet, you have the power to support the sport and expand opportunities in your community. Here are three ways you can start supporting mountain bike trails today…

Turquoise Lake Update

Leadville’s largest trail construction project in years! In June the Cloud City Wheelers began the construction of an 8 mile system in Lake County's Turquoise Lake Recreation area funded by the One Track Mind Foundation. These trails will leverage the unique terrain...

One Track Mind Makes an Impact in McCall Idaho

The McCall area offers a unique blend of USFS rugged backcountry trails, hundreds of multi-use trails and a growing list of modern, purpose built trails built with an emphasis on speed and flow.

Get Involved

Support A Project

Our projects are made possible by donors, volunteers, and corporate sponsors. Each of our trail initiatives is designed to inspire and educate young people by providing them hands on outdoor trail building opportunities with the objective of developing life-long skills and a passion for nature.

Support

Propose A Project

Do you have land that would be perfect for public mountain biking trails, or know someone looking for an experienced team to design, build, or maintain trails? We’re ready to make it happen. Get in touch, and let’s get to work.

Propose

Contact Us

Winter Training: Endurance & Cardio

In my first blog I wrote about three areas of reflection and possible improvement for the winter: Endurance, Strength, and Skills. So, let’s hone in on the first one: Endurance. Pedaling sections on mountain biking trails are a love-hate relationship for many. If...