Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day
10/03/2026
| 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Heil Valley Ranch
| Registration Required
Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day (TKMBD) is celebrated annually in October. Join the Boulder Mountainbike Alliance and Boulder County Parks & Open Space for a morning of riding the beginner and kid friendly trails at Heil Valley Ranch. This event will have mini-skills clinics, route suggestions, bike decorating materials, and educational information. - This event is recommended for families with kids ages 3 to 10. - Free loaner kids mountain bikes and helmets will be available or you can bring your own mountain bike and helmet. - Guided rides with Boulder Mountainbike Alliance for all ages start at 9:30 and depart every half hour. - Come anytime between 9 a.m. to noon for bike decorating and independent exploration of the trails. - Children must be accompanied by an adult. - Don't forget to stop by the Altona Schoolhouse where volunteers will be on hand to share the school’s history and restoration with visitors. By signing up for this event, you agree to the Boulder Mountainbike Alliance waiver. See link below.
Minimum Participants: 0Maximum Participants: 75
Registration is required for this activity.
Boulder County wants to ensure that everyone has equal access to our programs, activities, and services. To request an Americans with Disability Act (ADA) accommodation, please email [email protected], or call 303-441-1386. Submit your request as early as possible, and no later than two business days before the event.
If you need help in another language, please email [email protected], or call 303-678-6277. Contact us as early as possible, and no later than three business days before the event.
Links Contact
Contact:
Michelle Marotti
she/her
Education & Outreach Specialist
Boulder County Parks & Open Space
BoulderCountyOpenSpace.org
[email protected]
(303) 678-6219
Registration Info
Leader/Volunteer Info
Hannah C - STAFF
Education and Outreach Seasonal with over 7 years of experience in interpretation, outdoor education, and visitor engagement. I enjoy creating engaging experiences, supporting volunteers, and helping people of all ages and backgrounds develop lasting connections to nature and conservation.
Michelle M - STAFF
Michelle Marotti was born and raised in Fort Collins, Colorado. Growing up, she spent nearly every weekend with family hiking in the mountains. Her passion for Colorado and the outdoors led her to seek a degree from Colorado State University in Natural Resources with an Environmental Communication Concentration. She has worked for Boulder County Parks and Open Space as an Education and Outreach Specialist since 2010. Other hobbies include running, snowboarding, reading, and drawing.
Randy W - Volunteer Ranger Corps
Trail Advisor and Board Member, Boulder County Horse Association.
Samantha L - STAFF
I am an education and outreach seasonal with Boulder County. This is my second season with Boulder County. I love getting to help with all sorts of educational programs and interact with amazing members of the public and county. In my spare time, I enjoy coaching youth softball, running, biking, hiking, and being outdoors in general.
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Activity Contact
(303) 678-6219