FAQ

Why the focus on Camp Sekani?

The short answer is, Fat Tire Trail Riders Club has permission to do trail work and maintenance there. We are working with Spokane City Parks and Recreation to develop mountain biking opportunities. We have a great partnership and lots of support for mountain biking activities in the city park. We hope to be setting a positive example for other land managers and property owners.

Why aren’t you building any new singletrack?

Many of the major single track trails are on private property and we do not have permission to maintain them, or to build new trails, yet. One of the goals of the Beacon Trails Project is to develop positive relationships with ALL the property owners to benefit the trails and the landowners. A new singletrack has been built in Camp Sekani where we have permission to build. However the main focus still remains on the bike park in Camp Sekani.

Why the big focus on the bike park?

We have full support of the Parks department to develop mountain biking at Camp Sekani. This can serve as an example of forward progress and development, while we continue to work with creating relationships with private property owners. The idea behind the bike park is to develop more trails to take advantage of the natural terrain; to develop skills areas for all riders to develop technical riding skills and have some fun, and to enhance the local mountain bike experience.

What else do you plan to build in the bike park?

There are plenty of intermediate/advanced features planned such as Ladder Drops, Wall Rides, skinnies, step-up jumps, a rollercoaster... These features will be built in the skills park and on separate Freeride lines. There will also be more beginner features that will be added in the beginner area (located on the lower east end of the park).
If you would like to help or you have a project in mind please contact

What are the other long term plans for Camp Sekani?

At this time Parks and Recreation is working on reestablishing an archery range with construction to start late 2009 or early 2010 that has been inactive for the last 20 years. This range will mean that a couple of trails will be rerouted. The reroute should improve the riding while adding more users to help monitor the property. Other plans are to work with local school districts to provide outdoor education programs on the site, provide office space for the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department and to have a meeting room space available for groups like the FTTRC.

Are you only talking to XC riders? / Why the focus on DH riders?

We have volunteers and participants from all parts of the mountain biking spectrum: XC, DH, FR, advanced, beginner, recreational to racer. If you think your view point isn’t being represented, you are always welcome to come to a meeting or join a planning session. Watch the homepage and calendar for dates and information.

What about maps?

The end goal of the Beacon Trails Project is to produce a map of the whole trail system. It should be done by June 2009 and available for purchase.

How can I help?

• Donations to FTTRC are welcomed, as is support through membership. We are a 501(c)3 Not for Profit organization.
• Come out to help at a work party or contact if you would like to help with the Sekani bike park.
• Got another idea? We’d love to hear it. Check the calendar for our next meeting/ride/event and come on by.