Welcome to the ATS

Our Mission

The Anaconda Trail Society’s (ATS) mission is to develop and steward trails for a healthy Anaconda and surrounding community. Our vision is to help contribute to a healthy, thriving community connected around trail-based recreation and transportation opportunities.

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The ATS meets once a month on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Pintlers Portal Hostel, at 6pm. The public is welcome to join and come learn more about what we are up to.

New Town Trails

We are beyond excited that the new Copper Link Trail is now open!

This new trail is designed for walkers, runners, bikers, families, and anyone looking for a fun way to get outside and connect with our community. Copper Link is the first piece of a larger trail vision that will eventually connect town to open spaces, and recreation opportunities right here in town.

This trail is the result of years of planning, collaboration, and a shared vision for outdoor recreation in Anaconda. Many thanks to all our members and supporters and to Phat Trak Trail Co. who are the trail builders of the Copper Link trail system. Go check it out, enjoy the views, and remember to Slow and Say Hello as you share the trail with others.

Along with the additon of Copper Link added to the hills on the South side of town we also have a set of new singletrack trails on the North side with access to Stucky Ridge from the Upper Old Works trail that is part of the Open Lands Plan. Check out more about these new trails by following the link below.

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Group Hikes

Selct Wednesdays May – August

Join us on select Wednesday nights this summer for group hikes on our favorite local trails. View our events calendar for a listing of dates available.

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Group Bike Rides

Select Wednesdays June-August

Join us for our scheduled gravel or mountain bike rides led by our Co Host – Anaconda Bicycles. We sample a wide array of our local trails in a group setting appropriate for most skill levels.

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Trail Crew Days

Assigned throughout the Summer

Help us show some love to our local trails by joining one of our trail maintenance days. We have different options offered throughout the summer with a focus on Foster Creek and Lost Creek.

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Managing and Expanding our Local Trails

While around for several years, the Anaconda Trail Society was restructured in 2022 to evolve with the rise in recreational growth in our area. The ATS operates as a non-profit with elected officers and 11 board members. Meetings are open to anyone interested in trails and we encourage you to become involved by joining our society as a member.

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Trail Maintenance

Community is important to us and in 2024 we adopted local trails Foster and Lost Creek. This means that we focus most of our trail crew work days on these two first, clearing downfall and creating drainage channels. We work on other area trails as schedule allows plus do a spring clean up of the Lower Old Works trail with help from our local job core.

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Local Trails

Members (for 2024)

Board Members

“Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.”

– John Muir

“In the presence of nature, a wild delight runs through the man, in spite of real sorrows.”

–Ralph Waldo Emerson

“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.”

– John Muir

Special Events

11 October 2025

6 Hours of Disco

The 6 hours or Disco is our annual fundraiser bike race, and it’s a great time! This event is a race against the clock to complete as many laps as you can in 6 hours on a beautiful 5.5 mile course around the Echo Lake Trail System.

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November 8th 2025

Community Gear Swap

All-Season Gear Swap and Recreation Expo! Join us at Pintler’s Portal Hostel on Saturday Nov. 8th to sell, shop, and mingle with other outdoor enthusiasts.

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