Chattanooga Riders Can Help Win $10,000 for Park Trails
Local mountain bikers can support essential restoration at Stringer's Ridge Park by logging rides on a mobile app.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Hiking
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SORBA Chattanooga is a finalist for the $10,000 Amflow Avinox Trail Advocacy grant, which aims to support trail restoration and wildfire mitigation. Local mountain bikers can help the organization win by logging their rides on the Trailforks app through November 12, 2026.
Why it matters
Winning this grant would provide critical funding for maintenance at the 92-acre Stringer's Ridge Park, including essential drainage repairs and hazard-tree removal. These improvements are vital for sustaining the 15-year-old trail system that provides local outdoor access.
SORBA Chattanooga is currently one of four finalists for the Amflow Avinox Trail Advocacy grant, which awards $10,000 and up to three eMTBs based on the number of rides logged in the Trailforks app. The winning organization will be determined by the final count of logged ride data.
The players
SORBA Chattanooga
A regional mountain biking advocacy group dedicated to trail maintenance and outdoor recreation access.
City of Chattanooga
The local municipal government that co-manages Stringer's Ridge Park and utilizes unconventional methods like sheep grazing for land management.
City of Red Bank
The municipal authority that shares management responsibility for the Stringer's Ridge trail system.
The details
The grant program uses participation volume to determine which community receives financial support for trail development. SORBA Chattanooga plans to dedicate the resources to restoring the trail infrastructure and performing necessary wildfire mitigation within the park. These efforts specifically target the maintenance of a trail system that has been in use for 15 years.
Timeline
2007: Stringer's Ridge Park was saved from condominium development.
October 29, 2026: SORBA Chattanooga is named a contest finalist.
November 12, 2026: The deadline for users to log rides for contest voting.
Health Landscape
The push for grant funding follows the precedent of community-led efforts to protect and maintain the park that began with its 2007 preservation. This application marks a new phase in the ongoing effort to ensure the long-term sustainability of the area's 92-acre trail system.
Residents who use these trails for exercise can contribute to the restoration efforts by logging their activity on the Trailforks app. Maintaining well-drained, hazard-free trails is essential for safe outdoor activity and preventing injuries during your regular rides.
The takeaway
Supporting trail advocacy ensures that public green spaces remain accessible and safe for ongoing physical exercise. Riders are encouraged to track their daily usage on the app before the November 12 deadline to help secure these resources for the community.
Further reading
Learn more about local trail stewardship and maintenance efforts at Chattanooga Hiking.
More information
To participate in the selection process, log your rides via the Trailforks contest participation portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Chattanoogan.
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