Hancock Trails Club

06/23/2026

Come and test our your bike handling skills at the new Skinny Zone at the Creekside Trailhead and Bike Park! There’s a little something for everyone, with a purpose built progressive lineup of skinnies.

Thanks to our friends over at the Keweenaw Community Foundation for partnering with us on this exciting new feature at Creekside!

06/19/2026

Thanks to Patronicity for sharing the story behind the Creekside Trailhead and Bike Park project. What began as an overgrown trailhead has grown into a community space for riders of all ages and abilities, made possible through the support of many volunteers, donors, and local partners.

We're looking forward to project completion later this year and celebrating this new space with our trail community. 🚲🌲

City of Hancock
Patronicity
Visit Keweenaw
Keweenaw Community Foundation

At Patronicity, we believe that passionate individuals can spur change in their communities. We refer to those individuals as Patrons in the City.

This week, we have a special double-feature: Ian Helman and Nate Laakonen of the Hancock Trails Club! Ian and Nate have a passion for mountain biking, and felt their community was lacking a space for trail users to gather and share their hobby— so they built one. Today, with the support of their community and a matching grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, what was once a disused trailhead with an overgrown track is now a brilliant mountain bike park for riders of all ages and abilities to enjoy.

We spoke with Ian and Nate to learn more about how they used their hobby to create lasting change in their community.

Read the full interview on Patronicity Resources 🚲️ https://buff.ly/2dkvxYi

Keep your eyes on the Hancock Trails Club page for more information on the opening party this summer.

06/11/2026

Don't miss out on the fun this weekend! Come ride, run or hang out with the crew at the finish line.

04/21/2026

"...being on the Board has really been a front-row seat to what the trails and the club need year-round..." 🌲

We asked one of our newest board members, Mare Grohowski, to reflect on their first year with the Hancock Trails Club Board of Directors. It turns out, you don't need to be a professional trail builder to make a massive impact on the trails we love.

Check out Mare's full story here: https://hancocktrails.org/call-for-nominations-a-new-board-member-testimonial/

Inspired to help lead HTC into our next chapter? We are still looking for new board member nominations! Whether you’re a rider, skier, runner, or hiker, we want your voice at the table.

✅ Nominate yourself or a friend: https://forms.gle/kQqriQfNRZAyMGqm7
📅 Join us for the Annual Meeting: May 19th at The Orpheum Theater

04/14/2026

We’re excited to share an important update about how our trails are maintained.

For the first time, HTC is now operating directly as an employer. After years of close coordination with the City of Hancock, this transition marks a meaningful step forward for our organization and strengthens our ability to support the long-term care and growth of the trail system.

With this change, we’re currently hiring a part-time summer trail worker position, with winter grooming roles also coming up soon. These roles are a great fit for anyone who enjoys working outdoors and wants to be directly involved with the trails and the club.

Job descriptions and application details can be found here:
https://hancocktrails.org/work-for-hancock-trails-club/

04/07/2026

Maybe the last snowbike groom of the season...? Trails are in perfect condition for your Tuesday morning ride.