Category: News
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Comment Guidelines & Call to Action
🚨 Speak Up for Bike-Specific Trail Access — El Corte de Madera Single-Use Biking/Hiking Trail Project – Don’t miss this opportunity to advocate for mountain bike access at Midpen parks! On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors will discuss the project scope for the El…
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A Call for Action: Help Us Advocate for the Future of Coyote Valley
The Open Space Authority (OSA) is currently inviting the public to help shape the future of Coyote Valley. Because this landscape is uniquely expansive and accessible, we have a rare opportunity to advocate for the inclusion of skills-based infrastructure—providing a dedicated space for our community to grow, learn, and ride. How to Make Your Voice…
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Action Alert! Speak Up for MTB Trails in Santa Clara County Parks, View Survey Results
Santa Clara County Parks (SCCP) is at a critical point in trail decisions – speak up now to lend your voice to future trails! We’ve been keeping a pulse on opportunities for bike-optimized trails and resources in Santa Clara County for years, and NOW is the time for action. For this Action Alert, we’re collaborating…
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Protect the Trails We Love: A Call to Action for Windy Hill
The Spring Ridge Trail at Windy Hill is a crown jewel of our local open spaces, offering some of the most iconic views in the Peninsula. However, as many regular visitors have noticed, the trail is in need of significant attention and long-term maintenance to remain the safe, accessible resource we all love. On March…
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Call to Action: Santa Clara County Parks MTB Feasibility Study
🚵♂️ Your Vision, Our Trails: Help Shape the Future of SCCP! Santa Clara County Parks (SCCP) is officially exploring new mountain bike amenities across its 28 parks—including potential downhill/MTB only trails, pump tracks, and skills areas! 🌲🚵♂️ SVMTB is stoked to bring your voice directly to the table, but we need to move fast. This…
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A 30-Year Drought : The Beatty Trail Connection is Moving Forward
The News reported this week in Los Gatan, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) Board has officially voted to move forward with the Beatty Trail Connection. This is a massive victory for the Los Gatos community. It marks the first time in nearly 30 years—since the Serpentine Trail—that a new multi-use trail has been…
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Proof that recreation and conservation can go hand-in-hand!
We are proud to see Silicon Valley Mountain Bikers (SVMTB) highlighted in Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s recent feature on the Beatty property project. The article, “Balancing Access and Conservation,” underscores a shift away from the old “user group vs. environment” mentality. Instead, it showcases a collaborative model where recreational access and resource preservation exist…
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