23/08/2026
🌲 Target Reserve Expansion Plan! 🚵♂️
We’re excited to share the future development map for Foxton MTB Trails! All of our tracks are 100% volunteer built & maintained, and we need community hands to help bring these new lines to life.
Our trail-building process moves through: Marking ➔ Clearing (Weedwhacking & Chainsawing) ➔ Earthworks ➔ Raking & Finishing.
📍 THE PHASE BREAKDOWN:
- Phase 1: Creating a track from the back of Happy Gilmore to Sandy Skid to bypass the road section (Hand tools & raking)
- Phase 2: Extending Happy Gilmore into the newly logged terrain (Chainsaw clearing, hand tools & raking)
- Phase 3: A new flowy Grade 2 trail featuring optional progressive features (Planning / Machine benching)
- Phase 4: Extending Oh Deer back into its original pre-harvest footprint—opening up access to Phase 6 at the back (Chainsaw clearing, hand tools & raking)
- Phase 5: Brand-new Mites Track for the kids! (Weedwhacking, light clearing & finishing)
- Phase 6: Reconnecting the lines started before the storm and reaching unlogged hill terrain via the Phase 4 extension (Light chainsaw work & raking)
🦺 HOW YOU CAN HELP:
🛠️ Regular Working Bees (All Welcome!):
We’ll be running regular volunteer dig days for raking, bench finishing, and hand-tool work across Phases 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6. No experience needed—just bring gloves and enthusiasm!
🪚 Chainsaw & Weedwhacker Crew:
Experienced with a chainsaw or heavy brushcutter? Phases 2, 4 & 6 need corridor clearing before the rakes roll in. Drop us a DM or email if you're keen to join the clearing team.
🚜 Qualified Digger Operators:
Phase 3 will require machine work for benching out the flow trail. To keep track quality and safety high, we’re looking for experienced/qualified machine operators. MMBC covers all fuel costs! If you or a local contractor can lend a hand (or machine), please reach out directly.
💳 OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT:
💳 Donate via Card:Can't make it to a dig day but want to support the build? You can make a quick card donation toward tools and trail materials here: https://donate.stripe.com/9AQ7uj3Mw6wnbAIfZ0
🤝 Sponsorship & Business Partners: Interested in sponsoring a trail, phase, or signage? Email us at [email protected] to discuss sponsorship packages!
💬 Keep an eye on our page for upcoming Working Bee dates!
📩 Got questions or want to jump in? Send us a DM or email us at [email protected]
🌐 Full info at mmbc.co.nz/foxtontrails