You and your bike will be able to go on some new adventures in the near future at Peninsula State Park. Earlier this month, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources released proposed changes to its trail system.

The 2018 Northern Lake Michigan Coastal Master Plan allows several improvements to improve trail sustainability and the visitor experience. According to the proposal, new trails, including one for mountain biking, would be added in two phases, while some segments in the southwest portion of the park would be retired. In February, the Friends of Peninsula State Park received $150,000 from the Destination Door County Community Investment Fund to help create eight to ten miles of mountain biking trails, including designated loops for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders. Peninsula State Park Superintendent Eric Hyde said last month that a lot of work needs to be done before they can start building trails.

If you missed last week’s public meeting hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, you could read more details about the project by clicking this link. Pending reviews and the acquisition of permits, construction of the trails could begin as soon as this fall, with Phase 1 opening as soon as next year.

Photo courtesy of Wisconsin Department of Tourism