Norwich residents worry Appalachian Trail will close unauthorized offshoots
Published: 7/14/2021 5:00:03 PM
NORWICH, Vt. The public comment period on the U.S. Forest Service’s “proposed action” to close at least seven side trails along the Appalachian Trail ends Saturday, the latest step in a controversy over new trails in the area created by mountain bikers.
As of Friday, over 50 residents had signed a petition arguing that more crossings and side trails should be authorized.
And on Wednesday, the Norwich Trails Committee resolved to ask the Forest Service for a pause that would give more time to find a solution amenable to residents.
Norwich residents worry Appalachian Trail will close unauthorized offshoots
Modified: 7/9/2021 9:39:15 PM
NORWICH The public comment period on the U.S. Forest Service’s “proposed action” to close at least seven side trails along the Appalachian Trail ends Saturday, the latest step in a controversy over new trails in the area created by mountain bikers.
As of Friday, over 50 residents had signed a petition arguing that more crossings and side trails should be authorized.
And on Wednesday, the Norwich Trails Committee resolved to ask the Forest Service for a pause that would give more time to find a solution amenable to residents.