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Longing for new loop trails in the forest? Or some with more breathing room and not bumper-to-bumper with bikes, dogs and people? With public support, they’ll soon be on the way.
The U.S. Forest Service issued its final proposal for 42 new miles of trails in the Pisgah National Forest’s Grandfather Ranger District and is seeking public comment through March 26.
The “Trails for All” project aims to build sustainably constructed trails “to improve community connectivity, reduce barriers to access, and support environmental and social sustainability,” said Lisa Jennings, recreation and trails program manager for the Grandfather District, which encompasses parts of McDowell, Burke, Caldwell, Avery and Watauga counties.