[pct-l] Forest Service to consider allowing Mtn Bikes on the PCT

[Nathaniel Morse]

     Just tossin my two cents in, I completely agree with Dan. The number
of people on the trail is already growing in just hiker numbers. They don't
need to add bike numbers to that.


On Sun, Oct 7, 2012 at 7:16 PM, Dan Jacobs <youroldpaldan at gmail.com> wrote:

> It might be worthwhile to note that the proposal is to open the PCT to
> bicycles _outside_ of designated wilderness areas. That won't keep
> some folks from getting in there knowing that bicycles aren't allowed.
>
> I will be giving my comments to the USFS on this matter. I believe
> that allowing bicycles on the PCT will increase the number of people
> getting injured on The Trail, which will increase the amount of money
> that various agencies, volunteers, and government will spend on
> rescuing people. Second, trail erosion will increase. the only thing
> all groups (hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers) can hope for if
> the proposal ends up being approved is more cooperation and work being
> done by people happy to volunteer to maintain The Trail.
>
> In some places, bicycles and backpackers don't mix well, if at all.
> This needs some very serious study and attention before the US Forest
> Circus makes another mistake (forest industry supervision and control
> (too much or too little), clear cutting, destruction of riparian
> areas, fire fighting (too much or too little), etc.).
>
> Dan Jacobs
> Washougal
> --
> "Loud motorcycle stereos save lives"
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