Gravesdiggerxj
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- Salt Lake City, Utah
Preface:
If you guys haven't run Coyote,
I would suggest you write a letter,
if you have... write a letter,
even if you never make it to Moab, Write a letter please!
folks this a very important and challenging hardcore trail in the Moab area and we need it to be reopened so all of you wheelers can go enjoy this trail!
copy/paste from RME:
http://www.rockymountainextreme.com/showthread.php?t=60284
Help us re-open Coyote Canyon
Help us re-open Coyote Canyon
Background: Coyote Canyon is one of Moab’s premier rock crawling trails. With the implementation of the BLM’s new Moab RMP, it is now closed to vehicle traffic.
Why it was closed: The new RMP limits motorized travel to “designated” routes. Any route to be considered for travel had to be included on the BLM maps prior to December 30, 2003. While we were successful in getting several previously un-mapped trails on the list (such as Rusty Nail, Where Eagles Dare, and the Pickle) prior to the deadline, Coyote was not submitted. In fact, to the best of my knowledge, Coyote did not exist prior to this date. It was, however, created in an area that was designated “open” at the time of creation, which technically made it legal. Since the trail was not included, it was never considered, and was therefore closed.
How we can get it re-opened: The new RMP allows for the designation of new routes. However, the BLM has not yet created a procedure for this. Moab Friends-For-Wheelin’ wants to gather information, letters of support, etc. now, so we can submit our request for designation as soon as the BLM allows.
What we need: I would like everyone that has an interest in seeing this trail re-opened to write a letter of support, and mail or email it to me. I will collect the letters, and then submit them to the BLM along with other documents (photos, GPS data, our “Adopt-A-Trail" proposal, etc.). At some time in the future, I may also ask for letters to be sent directly to the BLM, but at this point we need to wait for their “procedure” to be put into place.
What to say in your letter: Please address your letter to “BLM, Moab Field Office, 82 E. Dogwood Ave, Moab UT 84532.” Some ideas include: Tell them why you think Coyote Canyon should be re-opened. Why is it important to you and your family? Why is it important to Moab’s economy? Why do we need a legal, “hardcore” rock crawling trail? How can a trail such as Coyote Canyon help take pressure off of other existing trails such as Pritchett Canyon or Moab Rim? What would you personally do to help insure that Coyote Canyon and the surrounding area remains clean and free of abuse?
Thank you! Please email letters to me at [email protected]. Or, you can mail a hard copy to me (PM me for my address). I believe that we have a pretty decent shot at this, but we need your help!
Jeff Stevens
Moab Friends-For-Wheelin’
RR4W
U4WDA Southeast VP
BRC
USA-All
UFWDA
Tread Lightly!
my letter:
Hi my name is ______
I'm a local 4 wheel drive enthusiast and member of the Utah 4 Wheel Drive Association. I would like to thank you as members of the of the RMP commitee for taking the time to read my letter. Because Coyote Canyon, to my knowledge, was an un-named trail prior to 2003 I noticed that it was ommited from the most recent Moab RMP listing of "designated routes." We currently are working to submit GPS data as well a trail descriptions of this area so that you as a board can consider it to be added to the list of designated travel routes. I would encourage each of you as you have the chance to review this information to make the decision to add it to the RMP.
Coyote Canyon has been one of the premier trail destinations for many OHV and 4 Wheel drive users around the country and I think it is vital that we keep it open and available for use. I believe it would take pressure of such trails as Pritchett Canyon and Rusty Nail because it would allow more "hardcore" users to have another trail to use.
I personally bring along a trashbag and fill in on each of my trail rides with my wife and I will continue to do that for Coyote Canyon. I know that members of the U4WDA are all commited to responsible trail use and maintanance through cleanups and staying on trail.
I also believe that Coyote Canyon is an important destination for many travelers and I know from two good friends that were born and raised in Moab,___________, that tourist dollars are what provide a major part of their families income. Please keep these destination travelers visiting the beautiful area in and around Moab, Utah.
Please consider adding this trail to the list and allowing me and my friends in the offroad community the opportunity to use this trail responsibly.
Again thank you for your time and consideration.
name
contact info....
(don't just copy paste my letter either, write your own
)
Ladies and Gentleman: now is the time to stand up and excercise your rights as Americans. Help us reopen this trail, Then wheel it next Fall Fling
If you guys haven't run Coyote,
I would suggest you write a letter,
if you have... write a letter,
even if you never make it to Moab, Write a letter please!
folks this a very important and challenging hardcore trail in the Moab area and we need it to be reopened so all of you wheelers can go enjoy this trail!
copy/paste from RME:
http://www.rockymountainextreme.com/showthread.php?t=60284
Help us re-open Coyote Canyon
Help us re-open Coyote Canyon
Background: Coyote Canyon is one of Moab’s premier rock crawling trails. With the implementation of the BLM’s new Moab RMP, it is now closed to vehicle traffic.
Why it was closed: The new RMP limits motorized travel to “designated” routes. Any route to be considered for travel had to be included on the BLM maps prior to December 30, 2003. While we were successful in getting several previously un-mapped trails on the list (such as Rusty Nail, Where Eagles Dare, and the Pickle) prior to the deadline, Coyote was not submitted. In fact, to the best of my knowledge, Coyote did not exist prior to this date. It was, however, created in an area that was designated “open” at the time of creation, which technically made it legal. Since the trail was not included, it was never considered, and was therefore closed.
How we can get it re-opened: The new RMP allows for the designation of new routes. However, the BLM has not yet created a procedure for this. Moab Friends-For-Wheelin’ wants to gather information, letters of support, etc. now, so we can submit our request for designation as soon as the BLM allows.
What we need: I would like everyone that has an interest in seeing this trail re-opened to write a letter of support, and mail or email it to me. I will collect the letters, and then submit them to the BLM along with other documents (photos, GPS data, our “Adopt-A-Trail" proposal, etc.). At some time in the future, I may also ask for letters to be sent directly to the BLM, but at this point we need to wait for their “procedure” to be put into place.
What to say in your letter: Please address your letter to “BLM, Moab Field Office, 82 E. Dogwood Ave, Moab UT 84532.” Some ideas include: Tell them why you think Coyote Canyon should be re-opened. Why is it important to you and your family? Why is it important to Moab’s economy? Why do we need a legal, “hardcore” rock crawling trail? How can a trail such as Coyote Canyon help take pressure off of other existing trails such as Pritchett Canyon or Moab Rim? What would you personally do to help insure that Coyote Canyon and the surrounding area remains clean and free of abuse?
Thank you! Please email letters to me at [email protected]. Or, you can mail a hard copy to me (PM me for my address). I believe that we have a pretty decent shot at this, but we need your help!
Jeff Stevens
Moab Friends-For-Wheelin’
RR4W
U4WDA Southeast VP
BRC
USA-All
UFWDA
Tread Lightly!
my letter:
Hi my name is ______
I'm a local 4 wheel drive enthusiast and member of the Utah 4 Wheel Drive Association. I would like to thank you as members of the of the RMP commitee for taking the time to read my letter. Because Coyote Canyon, to my knowledge, was an un-named trail prior to 2003 I noticed that it was ommited from the most recent Moab RMP listing of "designated routes." We currently are working to submit GPS data as well a trail descriptions of this area so that you as a board can consider it to be added to the list of designated travel routes. I would encourage each of you as you have the chance to review this information to make the decision to add it to the RMP.
Coyote Canyon has been one of the premier trail destinations for many OHV and 4 Wheel drive users around the country and I think it is vital that we keep it open and available for use. I believe it would take pressure of such trails as Pritchett Canyon and Rusty Nail because it would allow more "hardcore" users to have another trail to use.
I personally bring along a trashbag and fill in on each of my trail rides with my wife and I will continue to do that for Coyote Canyon. I know that members of the U4WDA are all commited to responsible trail use and maintanance through cleanups and staying on trail.
I also believe that Coyote Canyon is an important destination for many travelers and I know from two good friends that were born and raised in Moab,___________, that tourist dollars are what provide a major part of their families income. Please keep these destination travelers visiting the beautiful area in and around Moab, Utah.
Please consider adding this trail to the list and allowing me and my friends in the offroad community the opportunity to use this trail responsibly.
Again thank you for your time and consideration.
name
contact info....
(don't just copy paste my letter either, write your own
)Ladies and Gentleman: now is the time to stand up and excercise your rights as Americans. Help us reopen this trail, Then wheel it next Fall Fling
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