A quick look at our 2025 activity and accomplishments!
Trail Projects
Check out our Projects page for an overview of this ongoing work.
- Extension of DWP Trail
- Initiated negotiation between MNDNR and City of Duluth for agreement to use 0.4 miles of Munger Trail shoulder to help connect city trails to Buffalo House.
- Scouted and proposed a route to MN DNR through conservation easement on private property for Buffalo House connector.
- Expansion of Magney-Snively Horse Trails
- Proposed to City of Duluth addition of North Loop (Lindahl Rd loop) to horse approved trails and added BCH representative to Master Planning Committee as first step.
- Addition of Parking Area for Jay Cooke Horse Trails
- Obtained approval to allow horse trailer parking in new off road area in Jay Cooke State Park.
- Routed and applied for permission/resource review to construct new trail connector from Jay Cooke horse trailer parking area to existing trails.
- Addition of Horse Trails in Nemadji State Forest
- Did initial route scouting for new Nemadi Forest Wild Valley unit horse trails and parking area proposal.
- Received approval to start roughing in horse trails within Nemadji Forest Wild Valley unit to begin spring 2026.
- Obtained $8000 MN Horse Pass Grant for Wild Valley Nemadji Forest Horse Trailer parking and turnaround project.
Fundraising
- Hosted January Women’s Hockey Game Box Fundraiser.
- Hosted May Spring Tune-Up sensory clinic for 2 days at Serenity Farms.
- Staffed booth at Bent Paddle Give to the Max Day event.
- Individual members worked shifts at DECC/Bayfront paid to non-profit.
Advocacy
- Attended monthly DAOA (Duluth Area Outdoor Alliance) meetings to represent horse interests.
- Wrote letter of support to city for DAOA proposal to allow multi-use including horse trails on Lester Golf Course property.
- Attended City of Duluth meeting to provide DAHTA input regarding Spirit ATV proposal.
- Attending Gathering Grounds full day conference in October to represent horse interests in outdoor trail and resource management community discussions.
- Served on Magney-Snively Natural Area Master Plan committee to advocate for continued and expanded use of horse trails.
- Joined Back Country Horsemen of MN as new MN Duluth Chapter to further advocate for horse trails statewide and nationwide.
Education
- Hosted a booth at Northland Horse Fair in April.
- Hosted Spring Tune-Up sensory clinic for 2 days at Serenity Farms.
- Updated website to include detailed local horse trail information.
- Presentation by Ray Miller of EquiScan Computer Saddle Fitting Program.
Social
- Weekend camp and ride for members at Solon Springs WI Bird Sanctuary in May.