Due in large part to your public comments, we are sharing a better than expected outcome from the BLM’s finalized San Rafael Swell Travel Management Plan (TMP) released yesterday afternoon.
While we did lose a few existing single-track trails, in other instances we gained mileage through newly designated OHV-limited routes and other previously undesignated trails that are now designated.
We still believe the baseline inventory of Alternative A (no action) was inaccurate and the BLM still should address other planning needs ahead of this TMP—like amending the Price Field Office Resource Management Plan and developing a Special Recreation Area Management Plan— but we’re grateful this outcome wasn’t worse for off highway motorcycle trail riders.
Your advocacy made a huge impact! With over 6,000 comments submitted, including overwhelming support for the infamous Five Miles of Hell and Waterfall trails, your voices ensured a more positive result for motorcycle recreation.
Thank you for your continued support in protecting our trails – you do make a difference!
To read the full decision, visit https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/1500146/510