Wha........
It's a loaded question. If the old Reiter could be opened and not be an issue to the ongoing plans for new Reiter then yes it would be a no brainer and most everyone would be all for it.
That's not the case though so why ask? If the old Reiter is open during construction of the new Reiter the project will fail before it gets off the ground.
While were asking questions from la-la land I would rather have the old Reiter opened up and scrap the plans for the new trails.
Either one of us are going to get what we want.:;
ahh see, I think it can be operated while the new Reiter is under process... I think this has been fed into the 4x4 community by DNR as a way to convince us to allow Reiter to stay closed while construction goes on.
First, most of the 4x4 areas are not in the new, planned out area. And until construction actually occurs, this is a moot point.
Second, when construction occurs, it can be, and will be, gated off. The odds of someone messing up the area under construction will be the same whether the whole area is open or not.
Third, while some of the motorcycle trails do intersect with some of the existing system, construction here will be much different. Walker Valley proves that you can construct new trails while the old system is there.
Wait, actually. Walker Valley is an example of building new legit trails while old ones are there! lol. Signage and education is really whats needed here.
I do agree with you Rick, the new Reiter is not going to be the old one.. but it is what we're getting, and its better than nothing.
Someone quoted me this comparing Old and New Reiter today:
"Its the difference between an indoor climbing arena and a rockface... You can build the most amazing rock climbing structure, but it will never be like the real thing"
to think people who are organized and/or vocal in the 4x4 community might want it to remain closed.
