
What our clients say
Park directors, land managers, trail associations and homeowners — in their own words, as published by Arrowhead Trails.
5 Google reviews · all five stars
Arrowhead Trails holds a 5.0-star rating from 5 Google reviews. The written testimonials below come from Arrowhead’s own client references.
“Right the first time”
“Arrowhead Trails has designed and constructed over 28 miles of soft-surface multi-use non-motorized trails for Douglas County Open Space in the last several years. The Arrowhead staff has an extraordinary talent to locate trails to maximize the experience for the trail users while minimizing impact on the land, earning them the nickname of the Michael Angelo of trails.”
“Even in difficult terrain, the trails have proven to be very sustainable with only minimal maintenance. Open Space considers Arrowhead Trails the only contractor with the skills to construct backcountry trails in a manner that is consistent with the land ethic of the County’s open space program.”
“Arrowhead Trails is a long time International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) preferred partner. IMBA has very high standards with regard to sustainable, quality, natural surface trails. We literally wrote the book (IMBA Trail Solutions, How to Build Sweet Singletrack) on trail planning, design and construction. And Arrowhead was a significant contributor to Trail Solutions.”
“It was Arrowhead that provided the foundation and input in the development of our award winning, flagship program, the Subaru IMBA Trail Care Crew.”
“Arrowhead Trails is one of, if not the most competent trail designer and contractor of sustainable trails in the country. I know that any job that they do for me is going to be right the first time.”
“Arrowhead Trails has now designed and constructed over 11 miles of sustainable trail for us in a span of three years and two different projects. Our expectations were well exceeded each time. They allowed us to be intimately involved in the entire process, explained every detail, and worked WITH us rather than FOR us to ensure that we were absolutely satisfied with the finished product.”
“One of the best things about Arrowhead Trails is that they will not just build a trail and disappear. They are passionate about their work and have been back several times to check on the trails, help with routine maintenance, and answer any questions we may have. They are incredibly accessible and are more like friends rather than contractors; plus, they build the best trails around.”
“Imagine my surprise to find out we had almost 42 miles of single track trail when our current management plan called for only 1.5 miles. One of my 1st steps was to get Arrowhead Trails involved. Usually, a trails management plan is completed before the trails are built, not the other way around. Definitely this was going to be a unique challenge.”
“Arrowhead Trails staff and Danna Lambert completed a GIS inventory of the trails, prepared trail maps, and offered an extensive list of recommendations. All of which is going to be the foundation of our new trails management plan. They did an excellent job for me and they will do an excellent job for you.”
“In the summer of 2006 Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails hired Arrowhead Trails, Inc. to construct IMBA standard trails at Curt Gowdy State Park. We found Arrowhead easy to work with, they completed the project ahead of deadline and most importantly produced an outstanding product. As a result, we hired Arrowhead to do the second phase of trail construction at the Park.”
“The trail system is now three years old, the public loves it and it is holding up beautifully.”
“The old trail system on the Air Force Academy and Farish Recreation Area was not professionally designed and the trails were generally unsustainable, required constant maintenance, and therefore saw limited usage by the public. Through a very positive multi-year relationship with the Arrowhead Trails designers and field crews, the Academy’s trail system was re-designed and expanded and the trails are now sustainable and require only infrequent routine maintenance.”
“The staff at Arrowhead Trails are very knowledgeable, customer-oriented, and focused on providing the best, most usable and sustainable trials possible. Very flexible and fun to work with.”
“For a family who loves riding bikes, having Arrowhead Trails build a pump track in our backyard was a dream come true. Arrowhead Trails and his crew did a superb job of laying out, excavating and sculpting the track. The pump track is simple to ride, exhilarating, and a great workout.”
“We’ve had everyone we know, from young kids to decades-long mountain bikers ride the pump track, and they all love it. As parents, we strongly believe that every town should have one in their park alongside the swing sets and basketball courts.”
5.0 stars
From 5 reviews on the Arrowhead Trails Google Business Profile.
“Super solid and talented company. Arrowhead Trails Inc. was Colorado’s first member of the Professional Trail Builders Association (PTBA) in 1995. They have been designing and building sustainable trails over three decades. Awesome company to work with!”
“Lee and his crew took on a challenging project, building a pump track in a backyard, and they killed it.”
Why we do it
“The greatest benefits about trailbuilding are meeting new people and gaining new knowledge: different soils, unique topographies, indigenous flora and fauna, and even different styles of trail. Meeting the challenges of building sustainable trails and hearing your clients and trail users exclaiming to their friends — you gotta come ride this trail! — is what trailbuilding is all about.”
— Arrowhead Trails