Mountain bicycling association recognizes Cascade Locks

CASCADE LOCKS — The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) announced that Cascade Locks is among the inaugural group of 28 communities to receive the IMBA Trail Town designation.

This is a new national recognition honoring places that have made commitments to developing, stewarding, and celebrating trail systems that strengthen community life.

The IMBA Trail Town designation recognizes communities that are leading with trails by demonstrating strong trail infrastructure, a commitment to trail funding, an active local trail organization, a culture of community engagement, and a sustainable trail stewardship plan.

“IMBA Trail Towns represent communities that understand the powerful role trails play in shaping vibrant places to live, work, and play,” said Jillian Olson, IMBA community progress manager. “These communities have invested in trails not only as recreation opportunities, but as essential infrastructure that supports local economies, attracts visitors, improves quality of life, and builds stronger connections between people and the outdoors.”

Alongside Cascade Locks, Klamath Falls is the other recognized Oregon town.

“The IMBA Trail Town designation is more than a badge of honor. It’s national recognition that a community values trails and the people who ride them,” said David Weins, IMBA executive director. “These towns are leading with trails by modeling what robust investments in the outdoors can do for local health, local economies and community connectivity — both to the outdoors and to one another. Trails bring communities together.”

The 2027 IMBA Trail Town designation will open this fall. Communities that have made an investment in trails and foster a culture around trails may be ready to pursue the designation. Communities interested in learning more can also take a free community assessment at any time. For more information about the IMBA Trail Town designation, visit www.imba.com/designation/trail-town.