Project Timeline



Completed

  • 570 acre property acquired in Hancock & Lanesborough, MA via a $2 million anonymous donor

  • $.8 million raised in start-up funds (as of spring 2025)

  • SRT enters into a partnership with NEMBA

  • Pinnacle Trail Design, LLC finished first 30 miles of trail design

Next Steps:

  • Breaking ground on initial trail mileage in spring, 2025

  • Raise remaining funds to finalize trail network construction for Phase I.

  • Formalize partnerships with adjacent landowners

Future:

  • Start adaptive MTB program and bike-share program for low-income youths

  • Host events at Shaker Ridge Trails network Work with local schools and youth groups to involve underrepresented communities in trail network programming