Department of Land and Natural Resources

DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
News Release

NEIL ABERCROMBIE GOVERNOR

WILLIAM J. AILA JR, CHAIRPERSON

For Immediate News Release July 26, 2013

 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP CREATE NEW
MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAIL IN MAKAWAO FOREST RESERVE

KAHULUI — The Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Na Ala Hele Trails and Access Program is holding a further volunteer workday in the Makawao Forest Reserve on Saturday, July 27, 2013.

A new mountain biking trail is being designed and constructed by the Na Ala Hele Trail Crew in cooperation with the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) and the Maui Mountain Biking Coalition. The new trail is a flow trail that will generally parallel the existing multi-use trail for approximately 2 miles along the eastern leg of the Kahakapao Loop Trail. Trail workers also turned out on July 6 and 13 and made good progress.

Interested individuals are encouraged to meet in the gravel parking lot of the Kahakapao Loop Trail at 8:30 a.m. Work will consist of digging, raking, and putting finishing touches on sections of the new trail.

Volunteers must wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Weather conditions can vary from hot and dry to windy and rainy, so please be prepared for changing conditions. Dogs are not allowed in the work area. Volunteers are encouraged to bring plenty of water, lunch, and any other items and medications that they require. For more information, please call Kevin Cooney at (808) 873-3509.

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For more information, news media may contact:  

 
Deborah Ward, 
DLNR Public Information Specialist  
Phone: (808) 587-0320