[pct-l] Facts Matter, Part 2

[Dan Jacobs]

Facts matter.

In looking for more information, I discovered this language regarding
national scenic trails (SEC. 7. [16USC1246])

"(c) National scenic or national historic trails may contain
campsites, shelters, and related-public-use facilities. Other uses
along the trail, which will not substantially interfere with the
nature and purposes of the trail, may be permitted by the Secretary
charged with the administration of the trail. Reasonable efforts shall
be made to provide sufficient access opportunities to such trails and,
to the extent practicable, efforts shall be made to avoid activities
incompatible with the purposes for which such trails were
established."

This could be used in favor of hikers and equestrians on the PCT, as
that was the purpose for the establishment of the PCT, and MTB'ers
could be shown to "substantially interfere with the nature and
purposes of the trail", especially it's history.

Dan Jacobs
Washougal
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