[pct-l] Bikes on PCT- alternative enforcement idea

[giniajim]

Are there trails in (say) National Forests where bikes are allowed?  How are those maintained?  Do the bike clubs get out there and work on them?  Or is it the staff, and how much extra time does it take compared to hiking trails?
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jim Keener ( J J ) 
  To: FP H 
  Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net 
  Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2010 8:33 AM
  Subject: Re: [pct-l] Bikes on PCT- alternative enforcement idea


  Greetings,

  So. The solution for illegal activity is to make it legal? Doublespeak. 

  Bicycles *do* erode the trail more than hikers. Much more. And bicycles on the trail diminish the wilderness and wilderness-like experience of the trail. 

  The only places where it is appropriate for bicycles to share the trail is on the road walks. 

  Enforcing the law is a good idea - not one that should be sneered at. 

  I hope you enjoy riding where it is legal and safe. And keep off the Pacific Crest Trail. 

  Jim Keener ( J J )

  On Nov 6, 2010, at 2:38 PM, FP H <footpedalhoof at hotmail.com> wrote: