Willamalane opens Thurston Hills bike trails

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SPRINGFIELD – The mountain bike trails at Thurston Hills Natural Area are open for riding – although the “Super Maple” trail remains closed for maintenance work. 

The Peter DeFazio System of Trails at Thurston Hills Natural Area contains four downhill-only biking trails ranging from beginner- to expert-level riding, and four shared hiking and uphill biking trails. These downhill-only trails, Acer Spades, Super Maple, Yew Haw, and Chinquapin Chutes, close during the rainy…