FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Washburn Cyclists Open Wild Cat Mountain Bike Trail

Washburn County and The Washburn County Mountain Bike Association are proud to officially open a new fourteen mile mountain bike trail near Spooner. Situated on county land, the trail head is 3 miles east of Spooner just off HWY 70.

After two years of volunteer work, the trails are marked and brushed and consist of the following features:

• One third single track, one third double track and one third gravel roads
• Wooden bridges
• Log piles, rock gardens
• Panoramic views of pristine lakes
• Dogs, hiking and snowshoeing are welcomed
• Maps are available http://www.shelllakeonline.com/files/WildcatMBTrails.pdf
• Coupled with the six miles of single track at Spooner City Park, the area now offers mountain bikers some tremendous riding options

Please be advised of logging and some four wheeler traffic at times; it is recommended that you bring a map.