ATV Stakeholder's meeting, part two: Reported by Sue Drum

ATV Stakeholder's meeting, part two: Reported by Sue Drum:


Tim Miller emphasized the importance of the “3E’s”, Engineering, Education and Enforcement.

ATV advocates want a trail that connects with trails in neighboring counties and Randy Harden prefers trails with many curves that will keep speeds slow as opposed to long straight a ways that allow higher speeds.

Dave Phillips, from State Trails Council, suggested that motorized space provided by the state be mitigated in some other area of the state forest such as connecting wilderness areas to make them larger and more effective.

There was confusion as to whether some snowmobile riders and clubs wanted to join with ATV clubs and welcome ATV use of snowmobile trails. Phyllis Obrien, President of Iron County Chamber said snowmobile clubs in Mercer were mad at ATV riders for rutting snowmobile trails.

ATV advocates wanted a year ‘round trail but would settle for their second choice of summer/fall trail. The group will focus on a summer/fall trail."

part three in a day or two.....