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Trail Condition
Camp Manitou Open
Hillside Park Open
Milaca City Park Open
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Q: What is the BLAST? A: An organization dedicated to improving the state of Mountain Biking in Minneapolis/St. Paul and the surrounding areas.
Q: What does the BLAST do? A: Develop and maintain Mountain Bike trails. The BLAST is responsible for the Hillside trail in Elk River. The City Park trail in Milaca and the Camp Manitou trail in Monticello.
Q: Is the BLAST a non-profit? A: At the moment, no. The BLAST is working on obtaining a non-profit status.
Q: How does the BLAST support itself? A: Today, the only source of income for the BLAST are race events. The BLAST will have a membership structure in the future.
Q: Where does the money go? A: Nearly all money goes back into the trails via equipment and supplies to make the trails more fun and maintainable. A small portion goes to insurance, this web site, and race events.
Q: How can I support the BLAST? A: Supporting the BLAST is easy. You can participate in the race events. You can volunteer your time on the trail.