[pct-l] Why must there be a "Right Way & wrong way" to hike the

[Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes]

On Nov 1, 2010, at 10:00 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
>
> The 'no mountain biking' rules are there for a reason.  Same as 'bear
> canister required area' rules and ' no motorized vehicle' rules and  
> 'no fire
> zone' rules. etc.  It has nothing to do with discrimination.  It  
> has to do
> with safety and trail maintenance.
Actually, this is not true. It is not a safety or trail maintenance  
issue or even a wilderness issue. The trail was created through an  
act of congress as a foot and equestrian trail only. Its purpose is  
not to provide recreation to any type of vehicle someone can invent.