Several years ago we asked mountain bikers how much money they donate to trail building and mountain bike advocacy each year. Fourty-four percent said zero dollars.

It wasn’t all bad news as mountain bikers reported they gave, on average, about $80 to support trails each year. Luv Trails wants to make it even easier to give back to the local organizations that support trails, no matter where riders ride, with a free smartphone app.

There are two ways to donate funds to participating local trail organizations: one-time, or on a per-mile basis.

For one-time donations, simply scan the QR code posted at a participating trailhead using the Luv Trails app. If there’s no QR code, you can use your phone’s location feature to find the nearest trail group and send funds to them.

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