Pook
Well-Known Member
Some shared trails, some not shared trails for everyone... imo is the only way to keep people somewhat happy.
Unfortunately, we're not writting a Christmas wish list to give to Mom & Dad.......this is real life, with REAL compromise.
Stop staring at this "shared trails" subject through your thick-coke-bottle-glasses and start viewing the entire pict-o-romma.
Interesting note, but I would argue that SOME SORT of vehicle size restrictions be put in place. Say 9 feet wide, 30 feet long etc. If you leave it completely blank, where do you draw the line? (off road semi-trucks anyone!! )Check out page 16 number 8.....
http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Publications/amp_rec_reiter_plng_committee_notes_052009.pdf
A criteria for the success of reiter is proper trail designation and self government to keep users on only the trails that have been designated for their use. Use has to be separated. That is, single track (bikers, MTB, hikers, horse), double track (quads, MTB, bikers), and 4x4.
Who has a "pict o romma" to view? All of the witheld information and deciet has lost the trust of the common user....If there ever were any trust.
Some of our friends from thumpertalk are here. :hi:
Some of our friends from thumpertalk are here. :hi:
Single track trails are good for starting two track trails:awesomework:
Speaking as a bike guy that primarally rides at Reiter, I would be happy keeping the existing single track trails single track, and the existing 4x4 areas open to y'all. What frusterates us is a section of trail that is built as single track, and sometimes posted "bike only", getting slowly widened into a 4x4 trail. Sorry, but 4x4 trails aren't fun to ride, and won't ever BE fun to ride for a skilled trail rider.
Wheather you like it or not, motorcycle-only single track has MUCH less impact, is MUCH more recoverable (some of the single track out at Tahuya will dissapear completly if the vegitation isn't removed by hand every few years), and easier to build. How much does it take to make bridge for a bike vs. 4x4? I want 4x4s to have fun places to play, but the facts are that 4x4 trails are harder on the environment and are of the most limited FUN (which is what this is all about right?). Saying "I want everything to be mixed use" can be viewed as saying "If I can't get what I want, I don't want anyone to play". Everyone should have a place to play that is fun for them, and there should be some kind of plan to keep it that way.