The trails were getting popular very quick in a unhealthy manor, introducing bypasses, trash, trees getting ruined, etc. Someone needed to step-up & help manage the 2 trails. Since the people that started wheeling the trails were on here, we decided to step up as a group and help minimize damage/manage the trails. The signs were an idea to help direct visitors that weren't so trail-friendly 'educated'. We basically installed the signs with a 'easier to ask forgiveness than permission' outlook. We wanted to show the BLM that we'd step-up and do what so many people were arguing about.
I think that most RME members that get out there will be more thoughtful than the average Joe, picking up trash as they see it, removing stacked rocks, etc.
We have been trying to work with the BLM for sometime for future improvements, but some of the things we want to do will effect other usergroups and working with the BLM is a slow, drawn-out process. They are revising the travel plan for the area and that may not include parts of these trails in the new plan. As I understand, we're waiting to head the outcome of the new travel plan & then proceed from there.
In the meantime, if we need to schedule a trail cleanup just say so & get a date set. It's a great area & convenient to have a hard challenge so close. Let's continue to maintain the area & hope the future is promising for the 2 trails.
