quote:Are you concerned that we are losing our Off-Road Trails? If your answer is YES, then join us April 3rd for the Rich Mountain Rally.
The Rich Mountain Rally is a grass-roots effort to inform the Toccoa District Forest Service of our opinions and comments regarding the decisions being made to close, re-open and/or maintain the Rich Mountain Road area for future off-road recreational purposes.
The Rally is a gathering of off-road enthusiasts that will convoy together to a Forest Service office for the purpose of delivering 100's of comment letters - in person - to Forest Service officials.
Rich Mt. is a favorite trail to many who love the sport of Off-Roading. In case you didn't know, it's currently closed by the Forest Service pending a decision that will determine it's future. The closure was due in part to a lawsuit filed by the Georgia Forestwatch, and environmental activist group.
The Forest Service has issued the results of the Environmental Assessment which includes several possible alternative plans that will determine the future of the road. The public has been requested, and has a right, to comment on the alternative choices. One choice will be selected after the comment period.
We think the Rich Mt Rally will make a definitive statement, hopefully to the benefit of the growing number of off-road enthusiasts. It's time to be heard.
RALLY INFORMATION The Rally will leave Atlanta early in the morning and head up I-75. The exact destination for the delivery of the letters is currently Blue Ridge, GA. This route will take us through Ellijay. We intend to have all police and city officials along the route notified of this event.
Sign up now and check back often for updates and new information. The location and starting times will be posted to this website.
Will
Posts: 7711 | Location: Georgia | Registered: June 24, 2002
N4W follows the Tread Lightly philisophy and asks that members do the same. Let's keep our trails open! For more information on Tread Lightly, visit their website!
