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The public comment period closes November 4th on the Pike-San Isabel Travel Management Plan. The Forest Service has five Alternatives (A, B, C, D, and E) which affect six Ranger Districts in the area between Gunnison to Denver and Pueblo; roughly 1/4 of the state.
The Forest Service's preferred course of action is Alternative C. Generally, the 4x4 community supports Alternative C but with exceptions/modifications.
Here's the link to the thread with a couple of informative videos, a link to read submitted comments, and a link to submit your own comment(s).
forum.ih8mud.com
Yes, you can submit more than one comment! And it may be very effective to do that by referencing a specific trail system/area and referencing an already-submitted comment by a pro-motorized access person/organization.
For example: Wildcat Canyon/The Gulches and Kirk Bode/Colorado Springs Christian 4Wheelers. "I support Kirk Bode's proposed modification to Alt C in creating a loop on FS Road 220 (Hackett Gulch) in Teller County."
Another example: Williams Pass (Salida District) and Marcus Trusty/CORE. "I support CORE's position with respect to Williams Pass, to accept Alternative C with modification as shown in Alt B or Alt D to maintain the road open to all motorized access for the eventual repair of Hancock Tunnel."
Anything written by Patrick McKay is excellent content to reference, as well.
Thank you for any pro-access comments you can make!
Tracy
Colorado Land Cruisers
photo from "The Gulches"
The Forest Service's preferred course of action is Alternative C. Generally, the 4x4 community supports Alternative C but with exceptions/modifications.
Here's the link to the thread with a couple of informative videos, a link to read submitted comments, and a link to submit your own comment(s).
Pike San Isabel comment period ends November 4th
One week remains to make comments to the Forest Service. The comment period ends Monday, November 4th. Here's a short (9-minute) video primer on "how to make comments" which explains how the Forest Service categorizes written comments, how they prioritize written comments, and some suggestions...
forum.ih8mud.com
Yes, you can submit more than one comment! And it may be very effective to do that by referencing a specific trail system/area and referencing an already-submitted comment by a pro-motorized access person/organization.
For example: Wildcat Canyon/The Gulches and Kirk Bode/Colorado Springs Christian 4Wheelers. "I support Kirk Bode's proposed modification to Alt C in creating a loop on FS Road 220 (Hackett Gulch) in Teller County."
Another example: Williams Pass (Salida District) and Marcus Trusty/CORE. "I support CORE's position with respect to Williams Pass, to accept Alternative C with modification as shown in Alt B or Alt D to maintain the road open to all motorized access for the eventual repair of Hancock Tunnel."
Anything written by Patrick McKay is excellent content to reference, as well.
Thank you for any pro-access comments you can make!
Tracy
Colorado Land Cruisers
photo from "The Gulches"
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