Silverton Celebrates the Long-Awaited Opening of Baker’s Park Trails

Group of local mountain bikers look at map of future Bakers Park Trails . Photo by Cracked Compass Photography

Group of local mountain bikers look at map of future Bakers Park Trails . Photo by Cracked Compass Photography

Klem Branner presents at Anesi Park Celebration of opening of Bakers Park. Photo by Cracked Compass Photography

Klem Branner presents at Anesi Park Celebration of opening of Bakers Park. Photo by Cracked Compass Photography

Silverton Singletrack held celebration party in Anesi Park after a group ride on Bakers Park trails. Photo by Cracked Compass Photography

Silverton Singletrack held celebration party in Anesi Park after a group ride on Bakers Park trails. Photo by Cracked Compass Photography

Pinto boys Griff & Talon ride Bakers Park with group last Saturday. Photo by Cracked Compass Photography

Pinto boys Griff & Talon ride Bakers Park with group last Saturday. Photo by Cracked Compass Photography

Silverton’s trail community finally got the celebration it had been waiting for. On Saturday, August 23, locals and visitors of all ages came together for the grand opening of the Baker’s Park Trail System—an event originally planned for last fall but postponed when an early snowstorm closed the new trails.

Although the first 7-mile loop quietly opened in October 2024 and quickly became a favorite …