How long have you been involved in trail building, include all of your experience, COGGS trails and others?

2 years

What is your favorite feature (or trail) that you have been involved in building?

Hawk Ridge- you can't beat the view while you work!

How long have you been involved in trail building, include all of your experience, COGGS trails and others?

7 years with CAMBA before coming to Duluth, and this will be my 10th year with COGGS

What is your favorite feature (or trail) that you have been involved in building?

Amity East jump line

How long have you been involved in trail building, include all of your experience, COGGS trails and others?

Since 2017

What is your favorite feature (or trail) that you have been involved in building?

Parts Vermillion at Downer Park

How long have you been involved in trail building, including all your experience, COGGS trails and others?

I think I got into trail work in 2010… maybe?

What is your favorite feature (or trail) that you have been involved in building?

Building out the new rock knob to pines trail and banishing puddles from Hartley.

How long have you been involved in trail building, including all of your experience, COGGS trails and others?

25 years

What is your favorite feature (or trail) that you have been involved in building?

I love when a trail fits in the landscape. A trail that aesthetically fits and is in balance with nature. A truly sustainable trail.

How long have you been involved in trail building, including all of your experience, COGGS trails and others?

7 years

What is your favorite feature (or trail) that you have been involved in building?

Northfield Connector

What is your favorite feature (or trail) that you have been involved in building?

I have so many favorite builds in Hartley it is hard to pick just one! But if I had to pick I would say it is the feeling after a volunteer night of knowing what you did made the trails better for the next trail user.

How long have you been involved in trail building, include all of your experience, COGGS trails and others?

I started going to trail building nights to meet people when I first moved to Duluth about 6 years ago. It worked as I have made some great friendships and continue to have a hand in building and maintaining my favorite trails!

What is your favorite feature (or trail) that you have been involved in building?  

I've really loved turning Merritt Creek into a feature-rich gem of a trail.  And anytime we get to peel back layers of sod to reveal a new rock slab it's so exciting!  The step-up jump on Lollygagger and the entire Lumpy Divots zone are standout examples. 

How long have you been involved in trail building, include all of your experience, COGGS trails and others?

9 Years

What is your favorite feature (or trail) that you have been involved in building

Rickety Cricket

How long have you been involved in trail building, include all of your experience, COGGS trails and others?

I've been involved with COGGS since shortly after moving to Duluth in 2023.

What is your favorite feature (or trail) that you have been involved in building?  

Rebuilding and re-rebuilding Lumpy Divots.

How long have you been involved in trail building, include all of your experience, COGGS trails and others?

I’ve been a steward at Piedmont for over ten years. I’ve been one of the few equipment operators for Coggs for five years.

What is your favorite feature (or trail) that you have been involved in building?

My favorite area is the nimby sub cluster especially Dr Diablo due to it being one of the easiest and most advanced trails in Nimby at the same time

How long have you been involved in trail building, including all your experience?

I began regular involvement with trail building and maintenance after moving to Duluth in 2021. Prior experience, while living in Fargo, ND, was trail upkeep any time extra help was needed.

What is your favorite feature (or trail) that you have been involved in building?

The ones we have yet to build as each reroute and feature come with their own unique obstacles, building techniques, and sense of accomplishment.

How long have you been involved in trail building, including all your experience?

I’ve been involved in trail work since 2019, the last 3 years with COGGS.

What is your favorite feature (or trail) that you have been involved in building?

Adding more XC tech to Astonishing Bike Path (an ongoing effort).

How long have you been involved in trail building, include all of your experience, COGGS trails and others?

4 years

What is your favorite feature (or trail) that you have been involved in building?

Pokegama Trail

How long have you been involved in trail building, include all of your experience, COGGS trails and others?

5 years

What is your favorite feature (or trail) that you have been involved in building?

De-rooting the Pokegama

Interested in taking the lead on trail maintenance in Cloquet? Email trails@coggs.com!

How long have you been involved in trail building, include all of your experience, COGGS trails and others?

Off and on for around 22 years

What is your favorite feature (or trail) that you have been involved in building?

Papermill jumps