Volunteer Opportunities & Recognition

Motor City Mountain Biking Association

Thank you to our amazing community of volunteers who devote their time, energy and funds to build and maintain the trails we all enjoy.

While most group volunteer opportunities have canceled or put on hold, we appreciate everyone who has continued to contribute their time and energy to maintaining and building our incredible trails. Please look for new trail days coming soon!

SPRING PRUNING IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY

Removing invasive species is an easy way to help while you’re out on the trails, and veteran Trail Coordinator Mike Flack has some guidance on identifying and irradicating them in this great MCMBA YouTube video.

 

PLEASE CONTINUE TO REPORT VOLUNTEER HOURS

It not only demonstrates the commitment our members have to building and maintaining trails, but provides in-kind resources from parks when hosting events.
REPORT VOLUNTEER HOURS

  • Proud Lake Recreation Area Overview

    Proud Lake Recreation Area Overview

    Proud Lake The trails open to mountain biking are west of Wixom Road. They are now in great shape due in large part to MMBA volunteers. All are shared with equestrians, so check your speed, stay alert, and be prepared to yield the trail. Trail Status: open Trail Miles: 10 Entry Fees: All vehicles entering the…

  • Island Lake Recreation Area Overview

    Island Lake Recreation Area Overview

    Island Lake Recreation Area 25 years ago, the MMBA began work reestablishing the overgrown and long neglected Island Lake Recreation Area trail system. Today, these trails are now one of Michigan’s most popular mountain bike trail destinations. Many a mountain biker can claim Island Lake as their first singletrack experience, and it’s a great place…

  • Highland Recreation Area Overview

    Highland Recreation Area Overview

    Highland Recreation Area This is the trail everyone wants kept secret. Built by mountain bikers for mountain bikers, 16.2 miles of winding, climbing narrow single track provides an incredible aerobic and technical challenge for any rider. You will need to work a little harder to get cooking on this trail. Your time is spent navigating…