Mary Stevens?Daily Mining Gazette Swedetown Trails Board Member Kyia Anderson delivers updated about the "Two Hoots" trail as several club members look on. 

CALUMET — During a recent press event, professional cyclist and board member of the Swedetown Trails Club, Kyia Anderson was said she was proud to announce the club’s first ADA-compliant trail. The trail, named “Two Hoots”, features several improvements to make it easier for wheelchairs, strollers, and other non-traditional trail explorers to access the outdoors.

“Two Hoots is our first family-friendly, ADA-compliant trail that will provide new riders, young and old, access to the woods of Swedetown.” Anderson said. “We want to thank Visit Keweenaw, the town of Calumet, and the League of Michigan Bicyclists for your financial support and partnership in bringing this trail to fruition.”

After two years of work and two rounds of funding from Visit Keweenaw, the project is almost completed.

According to Anderson, Two Hoots is currently the only one of its kind in the Keweenaw. The trail features a widened path and smooth terrain, and will soon be resurfaced. Several slopes on the path have also been reduced, allowing for easier movement up and down the hilly area. Interpretive signage will be added, allowing explorers to learn about the nature around them while on the trail.

The club has already seen people using the new trail, and its members are quite satisfied with the trail’s reception.

“It certainly was rewarding to see kids of all ages on all types of bicycles navigate this new trail when we hosted Ride The Keweenaw on the 23rd of May.” Anderson said. “We heard lots of hoots and hollering out in the woods, and everyone was enjoying Two Hoots.”

“We will also feature this new trail for the Great Deer Chase on August 16,” Anderson added. “So we hope to have even more people out enjoying the trail that day. On behalf of the Swedetown Trails Club, we’d like to thank you for your support.”

When asked why she felt the ADA-compliant trail was needed, Anderson explained, “It’s not something that is really available for cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts in the Keweenaw…It really brings together this whole package of a welcoming, well-rounded facility for people of all abilities, just more inclusivity for everyone.”

Anderson also said that more updates were coming to the Swedetown Trails, such as a new chalet.