Volunteers

A project of this size cannot happen without dedicated volunteers. The West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance (WMMBA) has stepped up to support and coordinate trail volunteers. The WMMBA will be responsible for routine trail inspections and maintenance. WMMBA is developing a comprehensive volunteer program, matching experienced volunteers with developing volunteers to keep the trail in optimum condition. In addition, the WMMBA volunteers are highly skilled with trail maintenance and will assist Newaygo and Mecosta Counties with routine maintenance and repairs of the trail. The WMMBA is overseeing all volunteer patrols and maintenance on the trail.

How to get involved

Construction on Michigan’s Dragon at Hardy Dam is currently underway with trail sections opening summer of 2020. WMMBA needs your help to maintain and patrol this unique trail. If you are interested in joining the WMMBA and their Dragon Team, please join at WMMBA.ORG or e-mail wmmbapresident@gmail.com. Volunteer opportunities include trail coordinator, trail section adopters and volunteering at trail workdays during construction and after opening. Trail Volunteer workdays will be posted on the WMMBA web page and on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/wmmba.org/

Fundraising

Michigan’s Dragon at Hardy Dam has received several donations from early Trail Partners and by securing a number of grants. To date, $1,117,000 in donations has been secured for the project. These funds are being utilized to complete a variety of project requirements, with trail construction being the top priority. 

Fundraising Progress
$1,117,000 of $3,700,000

How you can make a financial contribution

While we have made great strides in raising much-needed funds to kick off the trail section work, our total fundraising goal is still quite a ways off. Please consider making a generous gift today! Reach out to our fundraising team at fundraising@thedragon.us

Ride the Dragon Trail during Michigan Trails Week!

Michigan’s Dragon at Hardy Dam has been selected by Michigan DNR and Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance as a featured trail during the week that promotes getting outside and on a trail next week, September 20-27. Register for the Michigan Trails Week Challenge here, log your miles, and earn badges and entries for cool Michigan prizes! You can even support the Dragon Trail during sign-up for the challenge! Be sure to select Michigan’s Dragon at Hardy Dam from the drop-down menu if you choose to support a featured trail.