optmusprimer
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| Quote : | "The FS filed RTP requests this year (January 2010) for funding to EXPAND the OHV trail mileage at Uwharrie. This is a HUGE boost for the morale of NC 4wd enthusiasts, especially in light of the recent closure of the Upper Tellico OHV area. If funding is approved, the expansion process would probably be a 2-3 year project. 2010 – Funding request and approval, 2011 – Survey and trail layout, 2012 – Construction and opening.
Several of the trails in the OHV area are being surveyed during this off season for re-routing. Daniel Trail and Sawmill Trail have several areas where the trail is too close to sensitive environmental or archeological sites and re-routing options are being studied. Also, several illegal bypasses on Sawmill Trail are damaging sensitive environmental areas. These illegal bypasses are being closed by Sawmill Trail Adopt-A-Trail partner clubs Carolina Trail Blazers and Palmetto Jeep Club. Some re-routes on Daniel are also being looked at but will probably not take place until next year. Again, PLEASE STAY ON MARKED TRAILS and practice Tread Lightly principles. That one time that you “couldn’t make it”, “went around someone”, “just wanted to see if your rig could make it”, “it was too wet”, “it was too muddy”, etc, is just more ammunition for those intent on closing all or parts of our trails." |
 4/2/2010 10:40:37 PM
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