Nick MTB Trail

Nick Phaliani MTB Trail — Concept

After six months of research, planning, and coordination around the Hatsvali area, we’ve finally reached an important milestone.

With the necessary permits and clearances now in place, we’re officially unblocked to move from research into action. A big thank you to the LEPL National Forestry Agency and LLC MTA (Mountain Trail Agency) for their support and cooperation in getting us to this point.

The next stage is about turning the research into real trail concepts, finalising the geological work on the ground, and shaping what will become the Nick Phaliani MTB Trail.

The first trail concept

The first concept is a Flow Trail, designed around the natural terrain of Hatsvali.

Distance: 4.21 km
Elevation descent: 430 m

And the first steps are already happening.

Our first volunteer team has been on the ground in Mestia, starting to clear and open the first paths that will eventually form part of the trail network.

It’s still early, and there’s a lot of work ahead — from geology and trail design to construction and community involvement. But the project is now moving from plans and research onto the mountain itself.

Six months of groundwork. Now we start building.