ORV Trail Assessment Reports
Please click here for ORV Trails that remain open for public use.
- ORV Report
- ORV PowerPoint (condensed report) (PDF file)
ORV PowerPoint (condensed report) (PowerPoint file) - Poplar Lick ORV Trail Report
- Pocomoke ORV Trail Map
- Poplar Lick ORV Trail Map
- Green Ridge SF ORV Trail Map
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"I am writing in concern regarding a few stories that were covered in the Cumberland Times Newspaper this month. I am an avid ATV/Dirt bike rider and enjoy riding the trails here in Western Md. I am very disappointed that the DNR would consider closing these trails to ATV & Dirt Bike riders as popular as they are. Being a member of the Cresaptown Sportsman's club, this was a big topic during the last meeting. We have written to DNR and made some calls but no response.
I am responding to the potential closure of the Green Ridge OHV areas. Particularly the concern addressed with illegal off road activities and the punishment of those who are riding the currently designated trails. To me this makes no sense. If the off road riding sport is so popular that current areas can not meet the demand wouldn't it make more sense to set aside more OHV areas? Or does Maryland plan to stop allowing cars on public streets because so many drivers speed? It stands to reason also that as private land is divided into smaller and smaller parcels it is also harder for OHV users to own or find owners with big enough property holdings to allow for ORV activities. After all you can ride a horse in a 50ft ring, but you will find few owners who'd be happy if that was all they were allowed. I can only hope that you reconsider this decision as counterproductive and instead work with the OHV community to assist in the preservation of the areas surrounding these trails as to maintain a true multi use directive that all natural areas should have.
Dear Sir,
Dear Sir,
I want to voice my opinion regarding the closure of the trails. These two locations represent the two locations my family and I make a visit to at least twice a year. I bring my children camping, fishing, hiking and ATV riding.
Other legal areas are too far away from central MD!!!
Mr. Peditto, http://atfiles.org/files/pdf/NHeconOHV.pdf http://burnett.uwex.edu/files/2010/09/AtvEconomicImpactFull.pdf http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/brc/ATVreport.pdf Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or comments.
Dear Mr. Peditto,
Mr. B. N. called because he wanted to add some additional comments to his letter that he sent you about Orville Trail at Green Ridge SF.
Dear Mr. Peditto
Hey Paulie!
I am a forest user, both camping and for ORV use. I am an AMA member and a former boy scout who loves riding in the woods, camping and hiking. Most of my friends also ride. Many of my friends who do not ride hunt and fish in the state forests as well. As a resident and tax payer in the State of Maryland, I want to protest any closing of the ORV trails at Green Ridge State Park.
Good Morning!
I had the pleasure of driving this trail with our local jeep club this weekend and was amazed by the beauty of the trail. I was also saddened at the fact that you guys are considering closing the trail. I would willingly pay a usage fee of 10 or 15 dollars per day just to ride the trail so that money could go towards the needs of the trail. I would also be more then happy to volunteer on trail cleanup days as well as maintenance days. The Jeeps that we came up with all had cb's and if we new of a channel to report illegal actions we could definitely help out the rangers and call in anything. I understand the potential impact of the illegal trail riding in the area but before closing it why not give all of us legal users a chance to help you maintain the trails? This park has an amazing ability of bringing friends and family's together to enjoy the beauty of western Maryland; and their are not many places where you can drive the ridge of a mountain and enjoy the valleys on both sides of you at once. Once again before you close this trail permanently please consider some alternatives first and give them some time to work.
Please keep Green Ridge ORV Open! My daughter is 7 and we love to ride there!
I would like the ATV trails at Green Ridge State Forest to remain open. Furthermore, I wish DNR would implement trails in parks close to the Baltimore/Washinton DC corridor.
I am sorry to hear that your going to try to shut Green Ridge ORV trail down. Just to let you know I bought my MD DNR ORV sticker after your study was published with no notices anywhere to the public that certain ORV trails were going to be shut down, you and your staff sold me the MD DNR stickers under false pretenses according to my attorny I have every legal right to ride Green Ridge until Dec 31, 2011. So I will see you on the trail, I will ride slow so you can see me and you can stop me and give me a citation and then we can meet each other in court... Happy Trail Riding...
I would also like to add that if you plan to close the ORV trail at Green Ridge state park because of the condition of the trail. I would hope that you take into consideration that there are ruts just as bad or worse on most of the roads within Green Ridge state park. I have been coming up there for years venturing on every road within Green Ridge. I have experience ruts on Yonkes Bottom, Mountain Rd., Fifteen Mile Creek Rd., Sugar Bottom Rd, Parts of Mertens Ave are very bad and Carroll Rd. All from standard wear and tear from trucks, motorcycles, campers, cars, Tractor Trailers, logging trucks plus equipment. . So tell me how they are not closing down ALL of Green Ridge and only focusing on the ORV trail. We come up there and spend tons of money at local business's I have recommended this park to everyone I know! I come up in June and don’t leave until august. I take my boys through this park every day. We use the ORV trail all year long! Think about how you will affect local business's. For instance Little Orleans Camp Ground. Most of the people who come there to stay, come to venture throughout Green Ridge and to use the ORV trail! More riding areas in the state of Maryland would be wonderful. But, when this park closes on April 24th at the start of the peak riding season, where do you expect people with all levels of riding to go? Have you even considered that. Think about the increase of illegal riding. That is what you will have!!! I can’t believe they would even consider this. This is ridiculous! I mean come on we are talking about 16 miles in 46,000 acres of forest!!!! You can’t even give ATV rides that!!!! This state is ridiculous no wonder everyone is venturing to Pennsylvania and West Virginia to ride. If this trail closes, I will be doing the same! Why support a state that doesn’t support their taxpayers!
Greetings, I was hoping to get a response from my previous emails regarding the ATV/Dirt bike trails at Green Ridge. With very few public places to ride, I would really hate to see these trails go away for the riders out there. I would not be opposed to paying more for the yearly pass or volunteering to help with patrolling the trails. I'm sure there are other riders that feel the same way. I'm also am member of the Cresaptown Sportsmen's Club and brought this news up at one of our club meetings. This did not go over well with our club members. We currently have around 500 active members. We would be happy to help in any way keep these public trails open for ATV's & Dirt bikes. I hope to get a response from this email.
I work in the media and also have Orv's. As most riders, I feel this is a freedom that we can't afford to loose. I'm writing because of my deep concern of loosing one of the few places left in MD for Orv's.
Dear Mr. Peditto:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Dear Mr. Peditto,
To whom it may concern,
John, I have an addendum to my previous comments that should be in harmony yet expand upon them.
DNR,
Please leave the ORV trails open. They are the only place in Maryland where my family can ride legally together.
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Save your breath people. We don't have a voice and we will not change anyone's mind. Like mentioned before, it's about money and politics.Think about it, maryland took in under eighty thousand in permits. The state can make over a million a year if they outlaw ORV's state wide in fines, confiscation, holding your pickup truck, bikes and trailer for ransom or selling at auction. There is no concern over economic impact, consideration to the financial investment by individuals and family's who legally enjoy this pastime.
Has anyone actually read the "ORV condensed report? Read "final thoughts" HOW ABOUT DOING AN IMPACT STUDY ON THE INVESTMENTS MARYLAND FAMILIES HAVE MADE TO ENJOY THIS BLESSED RESOURCE NOT TO MENTION THE ORV DEALERS WHO WILL FORCED TO CLOSE THEIR DOORS BECAUSE OF YOUR OPINION. HOW ABOUT THE ECONOMICAL IMPACT OF HANCOCK FLINTSTONE, FROSTBURG AND CUMBERLAND AS A RESULT. WHO ARE THESE SO CALLED "STAKE HOLDERS" ? WHY DO THEY GET TO SPEAK FOR THE THOUSANDS OF MARYLAND RIDERS? BASED ON YOUR WEBSITE, MARYLAND WILL LOSE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS BY SHUTTING DOWN THESE TRAILS.
I am not an owner or user of ORV's. I have personally seen the destruction and erosion that these vehicles can cause on public and privately owned land during my many hikes in Maryland and elsewhere. I do not begrudge ORV owners the opportunity to use their vehicles on public lands, however it must be controlled in such a way that it does not cause irreversible damage to the environment, significant impacts on wildlife, and unacceptable noise pollution for those of us who use our feet instead of motorized transport. Earlier commenter's have offered constructive suggestions as to how to meet these objectives while maintaining opportunities for using ORV vehicles on public lands. If these can be implemented successfully, then I fully support continuing having ORV trails in Maryland, but I object to keeping trails open if there is no way to prevent further damage and degradation of the environment from continued use.
Dear Sirs,
Why would the legislature want to close the few legal areas available to ride ORV's by law abiding citizens? Every time I use these areas, I notice lots of participation by families who have no where else to go in Maryland. Myself and my two sons have enjoyed both western Maryland sites and would like to continue to do so. Please look at what Pennsylvania and West Virginia have done to bring much needed visitors with money to their legal riding areas. I'd rather stay in state and legally ride my ORVs in areas supported by my tax dollars.
Howdy
To whom it may concern, Dear Sir:
Dear Maryland DNR,
Wow Maryland really doesnt want our money, slowly and surely taking the legal land away to ride atv's, while surrounding states do what they can to open it up for us. Oh thats right Baltimore City made it legal to ride atv's on city streets, I know cause i live where they ride, of course they are all stolen and illegal, but they get to have all the fun. I on the other hand have to drive 2 1/2 hours any direction to ride on land i bought the permits for. If you keep taking our land away you force our money into other states and kinda push some into riding on illegal property when they would be doing right. What pictures i saw of Grenridge looks like it always does, a muddy dirt road, and not really any pictures of Stafford road cause the rocks dont damage to well. Just because a Honda Civic cant drive an ORV trail does not mean close it like Maryland thinks it does, it means Off Road Vehicle trail and it is going to be muddy, rocky, rutted, and rough.
Please don’t force people to ride illegally , I have been riding in green ridge for years . I have plenty of places I can ride near my house that are not the most legal place to ride but I chose to drive 1 1\2 hours so I can ride legally . its safe for my family , there are no other places in MD to ride . It would be a sad day for freedom , the day you make Green Ridge illegal to ride
Please keep the trail open what good would it do to close it?
To whom it may concern:
I respectfully request that you carefully consider any reduction of access to Maryland’s natural resources. While I fully support protection of our environmental resources, I am a Conservationist not a Preservationist. I believe that Maryland’s natural resources can be enjoyed by all under the proper conditions.
I have been an ATV’er for ten years. I started late at 50 years old. I have ridden on illegal land and legal Trails,( Pocomoke and Greenridge) .Ther HAS to be a space for us in these big outdoors, or as the impact report states, closure will only promote illegal riding. If we have state funds for entitlement projects, are’nt we entitled also? Thank You for providing a section for comments.
Hello DNR, I am a lifelong MD resident and business owner. My family and I have been camping and legally riding motorcycles in the Greenridge State forest for decades. My parents camped in the 1950s. I strongly oppose to the closure of the OHV trail loop. I know of several OHV groups who have offered to provide manpower and resources to help with trail maintenance. There aren’t many places in MD for this type of family recreation private or public. And with fuel prices so high it is becoming less appealing to travel to other states that have good riding areas. It seems that some other states are able to make trail systems work and we should be able to do the same. Closure will only promote illegal riding and kids without family things to do seem to find trouble. Please reach out to the OHV community for help to keep Greenridge open and realign the trails around sensitive areas if needed
Please do not close the trails!!!
Thank you for the chance to comment on the proposed closure of Green Ridge and other ORV trails.
Please do not close the off road trails and riding areas. This would hurt business and curb a popular hobby.
Please count me in as one who wishes NOT to close the trails sir. I do not even ride off road but would love to have a beautiful area like Green Ridge to spend quality time with my daughter if we wanted to. I do not understand that when citizens of a state are willing to PAY for a benefit in OUIR OWN STATE that we support and pay for fully, and the state makes a profit to help other issued, why we can’t have it. I thought this was OUR state, the citizens. There will always be a few folks that will violate the rules, and a few folks that don’t want it (noise, etc) but it clearly appears the over whelming majority wants to keep it open and enjoy it in the proper way.
Mr. Peditto,
Dear Maryland State,
Maryland is a beautiful state with a wide variety of terrain. Unfortunately, the powers that be have only opened up limited legal riding areas as was required by law in the 70's. Now there is talk of reducing these areas even more?
Increase the cost of ORV permits, but please keep the trails open. Everyone who is paying 15$ better be willing to pay ~50$ a year to keep the trails open. This will also generate additional revenue to open new trails and answer the overuse of current trail lands. I drive 2.5hrs from Annapolis and would love additional trails closer to home.
Maybe in my old age I'm getting cynical. When I saw the picture of the dirt bike driving recklessly on the cover, and read that ATVs and dirt bikes would be considered ORVs along with SUVs, my expectation was that the environmental left is taking the first step in eliminating all human access to the park. While I'm sure that's the goal of some, I was encouraged to see the revenue reports from WV, and that VA is following suit with plans to open new trails. But then, as you get toward the end of the report, you'll read of concerns of impact from hiking, biking, and horseback.
To whom it may concern, To whom it concerns, it seems to me there are two issues here. #1 environmental concerns caused by 4 wheelers and #2 money. i agree the 4 wheelers cause way too much damage especially by careless operators and sensitive trails should be closed, but keep in mind horse back riders cause environmental problems too. snowmobiles leave little or no trace, so please don't group the snowmobiles with
After having read all I can find on the issue from all sides, I believe that there is no alternative to continuing the current trails as well as expanding the system. It is perfectly clear that illegal use most be stopped and I haven't heard any opposition to that by any suggested means. I personally feel a check in system would be great and insure future use of the system. I am in favor of raising the fee for registration of ORV’s. The environmental concerns are real and should be addressed. There are many ways to solve these problems even if its as simple a small bridge to stop travel through a river or simply moving part of a trail. I am all for the closing of the trails on a TEMPORARY basis for repairs to preserve them for the future use. A picture of a mud hole in a trail is the easiest of things to correct. There is an overwhelming outpouring of offers to help financially and physically with the repair and maintenance of the trails. The examples in surrounding states should be followed. There is too much too lost by just closing the trails. I myself would be more than willing to help with the work needed on the trails even if it comes down to me and my shovel. I am all for enforcement. All obvious offenses should be SERIOUSLY punished through stiff fines and even confiscation of vehicles involved. RIDE OFF THE TRAIL LOOSE YOUR RIDE. I am all for using cameras to catch people riding where they shouldn’t. I am all for displaying registration plates ect.... to make sure that people are riding legally. This seems like common sense to me. Thanks for you consideration
I believe that no matter what is said, you people will shut down Green Ridge ORV trail because you have your minds already made up... The rest of the ORV trails here in Maryland is only a couple miles long and really aint worth the drive, time or effort to ride there unless you live there. I believe the State of MD should have to reimburse all permit holders for the remaining months we cannot ride the trails that we desire since we already paid for the year or leave the trails open till the end of the year and not issue new permits. You should look and model your trails after the Hatfield and McCoy trail system in West Virginia if you all really wanted to make money for Maryland. I know by shutting down G.R. ORV trail we have decide to move to Southern WV near the H&M trails to be able to ride at our leisure. I know other familys are doing the same.
Only in America are trails closed to the public, with whom the land belongs to. They are going to shoot themselves in the foot after loosing money from the closure. In this economy, couldn't they use all the help they can get? There are no places to ride in Maryland. Period. Are people going to stop riding? No. They will do so illegally, or travel to other states to spend their money.
I just want to voice my disapointment that you are considering shutting down both Poplar Lick and Green Ridge ORV trails. We are responsible people who take good care of the land and always try to leave it the way that we found it. Should you give in to special interest pressures from extreme environmentalists, I can assure you that I along with many other residents of this state will be looking for full refunds as you were all too happy to take the permit fee before telling anyone that some of the best places to ride may no longer even be open.
I am pleased to see that the DNR is taking a look at the issue of ORV trails and riding opportunities on public land in the state of Maryland. I just wish the process didn't feel so much like checking the boxes on a predetermined outcome.
I belong to a club called blue ridge jeepers.this was my first weekend out at the orv trail and I had a blast.there's nothing like having a legal place to go offroading having fun and spending time with friends and family.I think you should keep the trail open but charge either a daily fee or yearly fee to help with maintenance patrol and enviroment.maybe if you charge money that people will not tear the trails up and go places they shouldn't.this is a good place to go have fun and I would hate to see them close it down for good.hope this means something and maybe help in not shutting the trail down.thanks member of brj
I hope it’s not too late to comment on ORV trails in MD.
Dear Mr. Peditto:
I will not be able to attend as my fire dept is having an open house that date for out 25 ann. However I am very intrested in the results and intentions of the state as to weather they will be opening some place on the Eastern Shore and other places in the state to ride. I am representing the United Riders ATV Club in lower eastern Maryland we have approx 50 members. Thank You Hello:
While I certainly understand the desire of ATV users to have access to trails in Maryland, it appears that due to the environmental impact of the ATV’s and some user’s irresponsibility, the widespread use of public lands by ATV’s has negative impacts. I have personally observed in Green Ridge Forest and at various spots in Garrett County demonstrations of how ATV use harms the forests. ATV use widens and creates ruts. This undoubtedly increases the sediment load to streams which may threaten fisheries. ATV use often conflicts with non-motorized uses, such as hiking and cross-country skiing. Additionally, noise and intrusion of the modern world into nature often compromises the enjoyment of many user groups. The numbers of motorized users and their intensity of use, also results in other environmental degradation that reduces the pleasure of other visitors, potentially resulting in displacement of the non-motorized users.
I for one was encouraged by the conclusions made in the ORV report. I believe damage can be caused to the environment by constant use of the same area for ORV use. I also agree that by simply closing legal riding areas many will be forced ride illegally (because we’re gonna ride). I further agree that all will pay more for the right to use ORV’s on state land. I would happily shell out $100 annually for a permit. Therefore, I think the conclusions are simple: Raise the permit fees, force anyone riding on ORV trails to have a permit (tagged or untagged) and come up with some new riding areas that are not as environmentally sensitive, and rotate them. Close Green Ridge every three years for a year for example. It would add diversity.
DNR Officials,
Mr. V. C. called on April 15, 2011 about Green Ridge SF (GRSF) ORV trail. Mr. C. can be reached at 301-752-0232. Mr. C. disagrees with the assessment to close Green Ridge SF ORV trail. Mr. C. respects what the Department is trying to do. Also, Mr. C. understands that money is tight and to keep this trail and others opened is costly. However, Mr. C. believes that the GRSF should remain opened because of the economic value it has for the community, i.e. for ORV dealers and ORV mechanics. In fact, there is a large ORV trail in West Virgina called Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Area that actually allows ORVs on the roads. Mr. C. reiterated that ORVs bring more revenue, businesses and jobs to those areas that have them. It is a big initiative to keep this trail and others open in Maryland, plus it is a family recreational activity that people enjoy.
To whom it may concern:
I am writing this to respectfully request DNR to open additional trails for legal and responsible off-road vehicle owners and for keeping the Greenridge loop open. It is has been our experience that the majority of off-road enthusiasts have a deep appreciation for the great outdoors and believe in being good stewards of their environment. Off-road programs encourage families to spend quality time together in the outdoors (away from the distractions of TV and computers) and serves to raise awareness for the need to protect the environment. My wife and I participate in an Maryland off-road club and unfortunately we have to go out of State to enjoy our off-road passion. In our club, we spend a great deal of time educating our members on the importance of protecting the environment and being respectful. While our club members are enthusiatic about enjoying and driving their rigs, they are equally as committed to "treading lightly" and finding ways to maintain trails. Further, the off-road community is known for supporting its community by hosting food drives to benefit the less fortunate or raising money during a trail run for a particular charity. It is our belief that with the support of local clubs and associated businesses, Maryland could enjoy success both financially and environmentally by developing a trail system. We believe that the DNR could enlist the support of the off-road community to assist the State in policing the parks and providing clean-up/maintenance support so that the concerns of citizens with respect to off-road vehicles is addressed. Perhaps the DNR could consider meeting with various off-road clubs, community members and others to discuss how we can develop a trail system that will be a benefit to the State.
I tried to send these comments several weeks ago, but have not seen them posted on the public comment section. I am sending them to you again in hopes they will assist you and the public in coming to terms with the ORV issue. Best Wishes, M. G. Historical Perspective The ORV Problem Spectrum
I think the photos in the report are the best evidence that there is no problem with riding at the ORV trails. Take a look at the photos and show me a problem. I see mud puddles with tire tracks through them, so what. The mud puddle would be there anyway because it is a low spot where the rain collects and kills the vegetation. This has nothing to do with ORVs. I see a stream bank with two trees that have the roots exposed due to the water in the stream during high water, what does this have to do with ORVs? I see sandy areas with tire tracks, so what. At this rate you won’t want people on the beach because they might leave foot prints. Most of the trails at the riding areas are established fire roads that should be kept open for that purpose anyway. These closings are about an agenda, and our government is out of control!
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Thank you for the opportunity for input on the issue of banning ORVs on public lands. I wish to fully support DNR efforts to close the trails in the Green Ridge State Forest and the Poplar Lick trail in the Savage River State Forest. These noisy, air polluting, erosion causing vehicles have no place on public lands in Maryland. I am a resident of Allegany County and avid outdoorsman. I enjoy birding, nature walks, and fishing.
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To whom it may concern, Attached is the position paper representing the Middle Atlantic Four Wheel Drive Association. First, let me appologize for its length. A situation such as this simply can not be condensed to one page and represent our thoughts. Many of the suggestions and comments are based on in the field first hand experience on public and private lands that I have visited in various parts of our country and of course, on our State Forests.
Please keep the riding trails open There isn’t enough places to ride now! Dear Sir or Madam, I am in favor of higher fees, not only that, before you are issued a permit you must do 2 hrs of community services on the trail.
Dear Maryland DNR,
I for one would like the trails to be closed, hiking or camping at Green Ridge State Forest in many places is disrupted by the noise of ORV's. Big Run hiking trail is one of the best in the state but one has to hear the noise of ORV's. And when I use the trail in my truck you can see the damage that is being caused.
I have used the ORV trails in Green Ridge, Cresaptown Sportsmen’s Club and the Hatfield and McCoy trails in WV. I enjoy riding on all of them, but the worn trails and mud holes from the constant use and erosion look horrible. To me it is much more pleasant to idle down a country road and enjoy the scenery. My daughter and I love to ride where we can stop often and take pictures, enjoying the streams and mountain views. We often see wildlife along the trails. Animals don’t seem to be bothered by the sound of the engines if they are not cranking at 95 db. I guess what I am trying to say is the public use trails are an eyesore, and looking at the pictures on your website of the lack of regard for the gates and signs shows outlaws won’t obey the laws unless they are forced. All the woodlands in Maryland cannot possibly be patrolled 24-7. So stiffen the fines by impounding the law breakers bikes, along with issuing heavy fines. Also set up game cameras to catch law breakers. But with that shouldn’t there be an area set aside for people to ride that want to rip and tear with their high horsepower machines, someplace where erosion could be controlled, someplace with jumps and dips and obstacles for riders to overcome. If not Green Ridge, maybe somewhere like Green Ridge. There should also be a place that more conservative riders can go and gently ride their machines and enjoy the outdoors, wildlife and nature. I realize that even riding gently leaves a footprint, but footprints are better than ruts and ditches. PS. Concerning your website pictures, one of the riders appeared to be riding a bicycle. It also appears that a bicycle bridge was being cut up with a chainsaw.
Dear Mr. Peditto, This trail offers just about every variation of off-road opportunities that novices such as us could want. The trail is long, but with a gravel road bisecting the trail, permitting a shorter route if desired. Closing this trail would seriously limit the opportunities we have to ride on ATV trails. Even more importantly, the town of Hancock lies directly between our house and the trail, making it the perfect place to stop for dinner, gas and a truck/bike wash after a day at Green Ridge. With all three of Hancock’s major companies having closed their doors in the last few years, I know that the local shops appreciate our business. As the DNR website notes, visitors spend $25.56 for every dollar that Maryland invests in its state parks. We are great examples of Maryland benefitting from our tourism. Should you wish to contact me at 59 Hearthside Lane, Greencastle, PA 17225.
Please leave the ORV trails open. They are the only place in Maryland where my family can ride legally together.
Dear Secretary Griffin,
Once the Brook Trout are gone, they will be gone forever. I’m in favor of closing the Poplar Lick ORV Trail to ORV traffic.
Dear Mr. Peditto, Count me on the list of people who are thrilled that you are considering shutting down the ORV trails at Green Ridge State Forest.
what good does it do to invite us for a meeting if the minds of people are made up even before the meeting has started. now that people have spent there money on permits and equipment , how are we being compensated for the money we've spent. maybe the government should refund our permit money as well as our bike money, trailer money and our equipment money. In said meeting for the orv trail all I heard was a bunch all bullcrap. I agree about the fish problem but at green ridge the only problem is greed by the government. we has tax payers and citizens pay for these parks with tax dollars not to mention the amount we spend on bikes and equipment and get taxed again on those purchases and now were being told we cant have access to these parks. do you honestly expect people that are going to drive for hours to use these parks to turn around and go home. I thought the purpose was to work together and come up with a solution so people wont trespass or ride illegally. clear cutting the land isn't going to solve your problem of erosion and run off and not to mention animal habitat you will be destroying , so much for CONSERVATION. what about conserving our rights to parks that we pay for. people were willing to work together to come up with a solution and were only asking for a little time. before this gets out of hand I'm asking for green ridge to be opened back up.
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please reconsider closing green ridge park to off roading, maryland is running out of legal
Put me in as against closing such trails. There are more benefits to having these trails open to us riders than many take into account. Us riders help to keep these trails open. Give it a year without any riders and these trails will be unusable if a fire ever broke out and the fire department needed to use them. Sure as with anything there will always be the bad apples in the bunch but I am sure overwhelmingly that there are more good than bad riders out there.
After reviewing the reports from the two trails on which my family and I ride. I have some thoughts I would like to share regarding these studies. Bottom line this seems to be a MONEY issue. There is an obvious lack of proper rule enforcement along the two Western Maryland trails. Following through with the intention to close these valuable recreation spots will only adversely effect Maryland as a whole. I can only speak of Green Ridge and Poplar Lick trails. The Green Ridge trail is a HUGE money maker for that particular area. There have been plenty of times I have seen every single camp site filled along that 18 mile trail. I have also seen the loading and unloading areas completely packed. Every person on that trail is a dollar sign for Maryland. Maryland is in no position to turn away anything that generates money back into the state's budget. As far as the information in the studies. An expert can take any information founded from "tests" such as these, and manipulate them in a favorable fashion to their opinion. Example... "Turbidity is the cloudiness or haziness<https://mail.google.com/wiki/Haze> of a fluid<https://mail.google.com/wiki/Fluid> caused by individual particles<https://mail.google.com/wiki/Particle_(ecology)> (suspended solids<https://mail.google.com/wiki/Total_suspended_solids>) that are generally invisible to the naked eye<https://mail.google.com/wiki/Naked_eye>, similar to smoke<https://mail.google.com/wiki/Smoke> in air<https://mail.google.com/wiki/Air>. The measurement of turbidity is a key test of water quality<https://mail.google.com/wiki/Water_quality>." Please inform me of ANY creek, river, or stream in Maryland that does not exhibit "turbidity" when crossed by a vehicle or a human for that matter. I know every creek,stream, or river I have ever walked in or crossed I have seen such "turbidity- individual particles (suspended solids)" after every step I took. If this clearly is an issue for the stream in the Poplar Lick ORV trail. I would expect the whole trail to be closed to all access. Camping, fishing and driving to be included. Where is the fairness in that? Now for Green Ridge. Yes illegal riding is a problem. Of course this is a budget/manpower issue. How about raise the penalty on minor offences and immediate suspension from the trail upon being caught riding illegally. If there truly is a concern over the breakdown for this 18 mile track. Open the whole forest road system up to orv riders (atv's and dirt bikes included). This not only takes the burden off of Stafford Rd, East Valley Rd, and Mertens Rd. It will generate alot more money and draw a bigger crowd to this region. Thus bringing in more MONEY. Opening more trails up would make people less likely to want to venture off the current road system. As I said before this is obviously a money issue. Raise the permit fees. Raise the fines and have harsher penalties. Be more apt to suspend someones riding privileges in these areas. Enforce a check in style system already in place for some suburban Baltimore area hunting lands. Kinda hard to check in to ride the trail when your riding privileges have been suspended. This would drastically cut down on illegal riding as well as the number of repeat offenders. Closing these trails will seriously effect families that depend on these trails as a family activity. Neither the trail rider nor the State will win with these closures.
This caught my attention in the Cumberland Times paper today. I am an avid ATV/Dirt Bike rider, a member of the Cresaptown Sportsman's Club with over 500 members. With the limited places to ride in MD as it is, it would be a big disappointment to loose any more places. I hope they reconsider the closing of these trails. I am sure that there are others that feel this way too.
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This initial comment is specifically about the Poplar Lick ORV Trail. As VP of the Youghiogheny Chapter of Trout Unlimited I polled our membership about their position on possible closure of the trail. I received numerous replies and all were in favor of the trail being closed. Respondents cited the clear evidence of the negative impact on the brook trout population as the basis for their positions. On a personal basis, I have for many years been a member of the Potomac Garrett State Forest Advisory Board and am very familiar with the need to satisfy multiple users of state lands. Great care needs to be taken however to minimize any significant impacts caused by user groups and unfortunately ORV trail users cause an inordinate amount of damage due in large part to illegal activities. I believe the report has good recommendations to improve enforcement and minimize impacts. As one who is very concerned with protection of brook trout habitat and general stream environments I support the removal of trails with negative impacts where ever possible and certainly feel that the Poplar Lick Trail should be closed.
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To whom it may concern: While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
Hello, The MOST fun we as Marylanders can have in a park is on a specialized ORV or 4x4 (Jeep). Please spend money on making the parks safe and fun. I'd go on but everybody knows that Maryland State Rangers are well aware of the huge fun parks with ORV after all there're open to the public last year! =D thanks for your support!
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I have grown up in the state of Maryland, using the state park and forest system for hiking, biking, camping, and responsible ORV use. I have camped at many of the places and used the trails there. I think that instead of closing trails, we could look at getting more volunteers through local and statewide ORV clubs. I myself am a member of a Jeep club and the club has participated in trail cleanups at GRSF in the past. I myself have been upset with the illegal use of the land surrounding the trails, as well as the trash created by irresponsible users. It is a few bad apples that create closures and prevent the majority of us who are responsible enough and tread lightly from enjoying the challenges, comradery, and scenery backcountry travel allows. I would hate to see all the trails closed and my children unable to enjoy them. I teach them how to be responsible when camping, hiking, and biking, and we help clean up a stream that is a tributary to the Patapsco River. We need to educate the users of these trails, and one of the best ways is through clubs and other advocate groups. If the trails are closed, than other states will benefit from our trail users, and I think it would increase the amount of illegal use as well. A few other places to check with for funding would be the Tread Lightly! Program, BFGoodrich’s trail funding program, and the Blue Ribbon Coalition. Having worked in the state parks, I know there are some park managers, rangers, and maintainers as well as some regional managers that are avid wheelers, bikers, hunters and ORV users. I think joining together with the users of these trails can help keep them open as well as possibly open new ones. Thanks for reading, and I hope a decision is made to keep the trails open and educate the users.
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After reviewing the reports from the two trails on which my family and I ride. I have some thoughts I would like to share regarding these studies. Bottom line this seems to be a MONEY issue. There is an obvious lack of proper rule enforcement along the two Western Maryland trails. Following through with the intention to close these valuable recreation spots will only adversely effect Maryland as a whole. I can only speak of Green Ridge and Poplar Lick trails. The Green Ridge trail is a HUGE money maker for that particular area. There have been plenty of times I have seen every single camp site filled along that 18 mile trail. I have also seen the loading and unloading areas completely packed. Every person on that trail is a dollar sign for Maryland. Maryland is in no position to turn away anything that generates money back into the state's budget. As far as the information in the studies. An expert can take any information founded from "tests" such as these, and manipulate them in a favorable fashion to their opinion. Example... "Turbidity is the cloudiness or haziness of a fluid caused by individual particles (suspended solids) that are generally invisible to the naked eye, similar to smoke in air. The measurement of turbidity is a key test of water quality." Please inform me of ANY creek, river, or stream in Maryland that does not exhibit "turbidity" when crossed by a vehicle or a human for that matter. I know every creek,stream, or river I have ever walked in or crossed I have seen such "turbidity- individual particles (suspended solids)" after every step I took. If this clearly is an issue for the stream in the Poplar Lick ORV trail. I would expect the whole trail to be closed to all access. Camping, fishing and driving to be included. Where is the fairness in that? Now for Green Ridge. Yes illegal riding is a problem. Of course this is a budget/manpower issue. How about raise the penalty on minor offences and immediate suspension from the trail upon being caught riding illegally. If there truly is a concern over the breakdown for this 18 mile track. Open the whole forest road system up to orv riders (atv's and dirt bikes included). This not only takes the burden off of Stafford Rd, East Valley Rd, and Mertens Rd. It will generate alot more money and draw a bigger crowd to this region. Thus bringing in more MONEY. Opening more trails up would make people less likely to want to venture off the current road system. As I said before this is obviously a money issue. Raise the permit fees. Raise the fines and have harsher penalties. Be more apt to suspend someones riding privileges in these areas. Enforce a check in style system already in place for some suburban Baltimore area hunting lands. Kinda hard to check in to ride the trail when your riding privileges have been suspended. This would drastically cut down on illegal riding as well as the number of repeat offenders. Closing these trails will seriously effect families that depend on these trails as a family activity. Neither the trail rider nor the State will win with these closures.
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"An annual $15 permit is required of riders. In 1994, there were 500 sold. A year ago, the number was 2,182." That should tell you enough. Please don't close the ATV trail in Green Ridge. Too many families (like mine) enjoy this wonderful place for all of us to get away and enjoy nature on our 4-wheelers... legally, and safely.
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I would first like to thank you for considering opening more ORV trails in Maryland. As an avid atv rider what Maryland has to offer is very disappointing especially when compared to other nearby states. I frequently travel to Pennsylvania to ride one of there many trail systems in the state forests. Maryland has the right idea with having some places open to ride but most do not offer enough mileage to make it worth the drive. I travel on average twice a year to southern West Virgina to the Hatfield McCoy trail system, a six hour drive and put money into their local economy and spend $50 to ride because they offer over 500 miles of trails which makes it worth the drive and money spent. I think if Maryland could copy either West Virginia or Pennsylvania and the ORV opportunities they have it could bring in extra money for the state and I feel cut down on illegal ORV use. However unless the mileage of trail approaches what the Hatfield McCoy system does I think raising the permit fee to $50 could have a negative effect. Pennsylvania offers roughly 200 miles of trail spread out across the state and a Pennsylvania permit only costs $20. I think the cost of the permit must be considered strongly and should to take into account permit costs in other nearby ORV areas and what the state of Maryland will offer as far as mileage of ORV use. I personally believe that having a permit that is equal to or more expensive then other nearby areas could have negative consequences (more illegal riding,and few people purchasing permits to name a few) if what Maryland offers is not in line with what the other nearby areas do.
I have read the report on OVR trails in Maryland and the recommendations to close some, including the one in Green Ridge State Forest. I'm a resident of Bedford County, Pennsylvania and have used the Green Ridge trail. Prior to riding I did some research using DNR's website and trail maps, as well as took a ride to the area to look at the trailhead. I was thoroughly impressed with the maps on site and on the website, as well as on DNR publications. I went to the State office in Cumberland and got my ATV registered in Maryland and eventually rode the trail. It was beautiful and I was envious of what the State of Maryland was providing its OVR riders. I really like the Green Ridge Trail and would be highly disappointed with its closure. The report's assessment that OVR riders will go somewhere else is accurate and the unintended consequences could be worse than the problems the report is trying to address. If an alternative trail is going to be constructed to replace the Green Ridge Trail, I feel that the current trail should remain open until the alternate one is finished. I would abide by any additional restrictions in the interim, however, just closing it does not seem prudent or fair. ATV's and other OVR's have become a big family recreational opportunity and the loss of State support for this sport would be devastating to a lot of families. I appreciate the ability to share my thoughts and I'm hopeful it will have some impact. Thank you,
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There needs to be some way to find places in the state forests to ride and make orv zones. Just go to any other state and they can help you,as there are plenty of places to ride in those states. I just got back from West Virginia where I spent about $1000.00 on food and supplies at local stores and lodges. they have over 1200 miles of public trails there however it took 8 hours to get there, and also Virginia. New York is insane with state trails to ride, you could spend a year there and not ride the same one twice. Surely there is space to ride in Maryland, especially on the Eastern Shore. Thousands of acres which are not sencitive areas. If more leagal places were opened up to ride, alot of the ileagal riding would cease. Why dosen't the state make some orv parks like in other states, we have open air dog walks, skate board parks, frisbee golf parks and bike trails why not orv trails for orv's only. And why after all these years was there only one orv area on the Eastern Shore. There were and are still seversal on the Weatern Shore, and the only one here on the Eastern Shore had been closed for 2 years making in an all day trip to ride leagally for like 2 hrs with 4 hrs travel time from here to the Weatern Shore. Surely someone can find somewhare to make an orv zone to ride here on the Shore as we can find areas to do everything else here. Thank you for allowing this information.
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Greetings to all, I am sending out this e-mail as a follow up to last week’s ORV meeting held at DNRPs Gywnnbrook office. I first want to say thank you for holding this public meeting and allowing ORV users the opportunity to voice their opinion and concerns to the potential closures of both the Poplar Lick and Green Ridge ORV trails. I hope this is the beginning to further discussions on ORV trail development and usage throughout Maryland’s state parks. I attended the meeting on behalf of Garrett County Snowmobile Task Force, MDSSA (Maryland State Snowmobile Association), Garrett County Snowdrifters and Garrett Trails. Garrett Trials is the acting arm of the county and is tasked with the responsibility to promote and develop multi-use recreational trails within Garrett County. The potential/inevitable closing of the poplar lick trail to ORV traffic raises concerns to all of the groups listed above. Garrett County relies heavily on the tourism industry to bring money into the mountains of Maryland. With the closing of this trial you are telling those individuals that come to Garrett County to ride their ORV to take their money else ware. I believe this was voiced several times at the meeting. With the shortfalls in the state budget Garrett County as well as every other county in Maryland has taken a sever hit to their budget and can’t afford for that tourism dollar to slip away. I understand and take credence in the study that was conducted by the Maryland department of fisheries on the increase in turbidity levels in the local stream that ORV riding has caused, and understand the damage turbidity has caused to the native trout that run in this stream. My concern is that the study did not give a fair shake to the use of Snowmobiles (an ORV) on this trail. Currently the poplar lick trail is listed as a multi-use ORV trail to include ATV’s, four wheel drive vehicles (trucks), and motorcycles, with the trail being closed from the 2nd week in December through the 2nd week in March. What I am asking for is that if you are set on closing the Poplar Lick trail to ORV use, that you please reconsider allowing the use of this trail for Snowmobiling during the winter season (i.e.: Dec through March) so that we can capture some of the tourism dollar that this trail may lose due to its closure. Please keep in mind that snowmobiles need snow to ride on and the ground that the snow is lying on is frozen several inches thick. The end result of snow and frozen ground is less turbidity for the native trout. I am sure there are other logistics and concerns to opening this trail during the winter, but please give it your consideration. Again I would like to thank you for the open dialog and look forward to your response.
Please do not close the Green Ridge ORV trail! It is only a small group of people that abuse it. Do not punish the law abiding user, punish the abuser! please reconsider closing green ridge park to off roading, maryland is running out of legal 4 wheeling spots at a fast rate. i am all for raising the fee alot more, i think this would keep a lot of the illegal wheelers out of the park. and a mandatory check in befor using the trails would help as well. i support the tread lightly motto 100% and would hate to lose this privilege at such a beautiful place. thank you for your time.
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To whom it may concern: There exists in Maryland a large group of OHV clubs and enthusiasts who are dedicated to safe and legal OHV operation. These individuals are diligent about maintaining the environment in which they enjoy this recreational activity, carrying out any trash they may generate, and respecting posted trail limits and boundaries. OHV enthusiasts have been given a poor reputation in recent years due to the actions of a simple few individuals, and the community is dedicated to discouraging such actions. I feel that a dedicated trail system in Maryland will not only reduce the amount of illegal and unsafe OHV activity, but can also open up new recreational areas to the public, providing the opportunity for additional revenue and increased tourism within the state, rather than sending it to our neighboring states. As a resident of the state of Maryland, I sincerely hope the state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy, respect, and maintain the great environment of the state of Maryland. Thank you for your time and consideration!
To whom it may concern: I, and members of my club (Fingerlakes 4x4) currently travel from Rochester NY well over 200 miles into Pennsylvania to offroad and race at a private park in Tremont, PA. We travel nearly 200 miles to recreate on a relatively small parcel of private land near Albany. 3-4 times a year we drive right through your fine state on our way to areas in Virginia. If a trail network can be developed to add some variety to our existing options, users will come - and with them, tourist and support dollars to your local businesses. Local users will be able to stay local and keep more money in the state that currently travels out to PA and VA and WV. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they ar e about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally.
To whom it may concern: We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, your own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes.
To whom it may concern: While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
Hi, just asking that you do all you can to ensure the atv and dirt bike trails in western Maryland remain open for the pleasure of all the enthusiasts. I ride these trails with family and friends, including my one brother in law and his wife and five kids. It’s great exercise, gets us all outdoors, and we always spend money on the way to and from the trails, whether for maintenance parts, snacks or at restaurants. If you look at the true footprints of these trails, it is a tiny fraction compared to all of the public land in western Maryland. Obviously I don’t support those riders who ride off the trail but again even if the trail footprint was doubled by this violation, it would still be a tiny % of the surrounding lands. To recap, with the health and exercise benefits of riding, family and friend togetherness, the positive economic impact, and that the actual trail footprint is a small % of the public land, I appreciate all you can do to keep these trails open to the public. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. If there is anyone else I should contact to help the cause, kindly let me know. Thanks and regards,
To whom it may concern: While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, routinely in Md and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be abl e to enjoy an OHV area in Maryland with my family. Thank you for your time and consideration!
Good Morning: Please DO close the 16 mile O.R.V. trail in the Green Ridge State Forest as you are wisely considering. Thanks,
My husband and I live in Garrett County, have two ATVs and used to ride the local state trails here, especially Poplar Lick. We are well aware of the abuse of this trail by others and it is sad that this happened. Our reason for riding the trails was to see the scenic beauty of our county and to explore the woods. We never left the designated trails out of respect for the area but saw many others doing it. I think the main problem with the sate trails is that they are too short, that it encourages abuse because there is no where to really ride, so most will go where they are not supposed to. If you had trails like the snowmobile trails - that actually go somewhere, were continuous, I think this abuse would not exist - people would just ride - taking in the scenery instead of destroying habitat. We haven't bought any permits for two years as we didn't think it is worth the $30 we had to spend to ride very short trails.
I am writing to pledge our support to keep Green ridge trails open to off road use. The Baltimore 4 Wheelers have completed many hours of volunteer work in our state parks and forest and would welcome the opportunity to cut new trails to preserve our natural resources. Please keep us posted as decisions are made so we may provide assistance.
About time that there was focus on the damage ORV have caused to Poplar Lick BrookTrout Population.I use the camp @ the entrence of Poplar Lick ORV,siltation is a problem the entire length of the stream.Past time to close the trail to all ORV &Mountain Bikes,FOOT TRAFFIC ONLY .& Close the illigal ORV trail across from the confluence the Savage River & Poplar Lick along the power lines!!! It's just another mudhole dumping into the Savage.
I would like to voice my support for keeping the ORV trail in Green Ridge State Forest open. We are a responsible group, strive to "leave no trace," and truly appreciate the natural beauty and history of the region. We look forward to our Green Ridge camping trips every year, but if the ORV trail is closed, we'll likely look elsewhere. Please keep the ORV trail open! Thanks for your consideration,
I have traversed much of Green Ridge over the past 20 years, by Jeep, Mountain Bike, and by foot. I raised my children to appreciate Green Ridge and the surrounding area for its beauty and recreational opportunities. I have helped maintain and improve wildlife habitat on nearby properties in the Forrest Stewardship program. Please keep Green Ridge and other trails in Maryland open for future generations to enjoy.
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on the snow on top of the trail so there's no environmental damage. sincerely, Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OHV area in Maryland with my family.
I am writing to ask you to consider opening more areas to OHV use in your state. I grew up on the east coast and one of the reasons for me moving west was to be able to use my OHV in a legal, respectful, fun, and challenging way. If you open more areas for OHV use in your state you would see and increased revenue not only for local businesses, but for the state in general as OHV users are always willing to travel to seee a new area. These are families with disposable income that respect the land, the people, and the laws of where they visit.
Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
It has been brought to my attention that Maryland is considering creating and opening many more miles of OHV trails. As a resident of Colorado I have access to many hundreds of miles of OHV trails. Having access to these lands is a source of great enjoyment for me and my family. I am eager to see the development of this project and encourage all Maryland residents to access and enjoy their wonderful state by OHV! As an avid OHV user in Virginia, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, especially on the East Coast and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, our state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes means traveling out of Maryland where my hard earned money is spent helping other states economies. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on.
As an avid OHV user, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, our own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on.
I do not currently live in Maryland but I wanted to thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I have seen the benefits that a well designed trail system can offer not only to the local community, but also the making the land of Maryland open for the public to enjoy. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OHV area in Maryland with my family.
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I believe that the opening of more OHV trails would be a great idea for a few reasons. 1. With the amount of people who are in the hobby of offroading whether in an OHV, ATV, UTV etv. I would bet that there is a lot of illegal wheeling (trespassing, turfing, etc.) that could be prevented if there were more areas to legally go. These are just a few brief examples but I believe that opening these trails could be beneficial to a substantial amount of interests around the area.
For the past four years I have been driving my Jeep 2-3 hours each way just to go offroading for a day. This makes me spend money in other states, where I could be spending in the great state of Maryland. Over 14% of the Maryland population has participated in OHV use. That works out the be 577,600 people in Maryland that wheel or ride. I know that if we have closer places to wheel legally that number would rise. So please take all those people, and all the people who would get great benefit from this trails and listen to us and open some trails!
Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
Adding a more advanced off-road trail system similar to other states nearby such as West Virginia would give locals and visitors to the area the opportunity to operate their OHV in a safe but exciting new environment. This would help reduce the illegal and dangerous use of OHVs on public roadways and would pump money into Maryland's fragile economy by alluring visitors from all over the eastern United States to camp, drive off-road, and enjoy Maryland's natural beauty. Minnesota has a great state run OHV area called Iron Range OHV Recreation Area (http://www.ironrange.org/recreation/atv-ohv/ohv-park/), It's a smooth running off-road driving park with many different features that entice locals and tourists alike. Iron Range is open to all off highway vehicles such as 4WD(trucks, Jeeps, SUVs, Etc.) dirt bikes, 4wheelers, and UTVs, this is just one of the many state run OHV areas that has become a successful model for other states to follow. Pl ease allow the opening of a new OHV trail system in Maryland.
I have been traveling the South Easter United states exploring backroads and scenic drives as well as tackling every OHV trail possible in my jeep. Maryland is one of the many states with limited access. I know myself as well as many others would extend our trips to visit more of Maryland if there was more to see while off the paved roads.
Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
As a resident of a nearby state (Va) it would be great to see an OHV trail system opened nearby, and I know many others from my area who feel the same. Now we have to drive many miles to enjoy any type of OHV recreation. Thanks for listening.
I would like for you to open OHV trails in Maryland. There is a huge outcry for the need of legal OHV places in Maryland. Neighboring States may even adopt the idea.
More OHV parks mean less illegal land use. Please give us more OHV parks.
Please Develop a real ohv system in MD. While in the service i was stationed in California. That state has some beautiful trails that resulted in time well spent with my wife and I. I can't tell you how many miles i put on my little jeep but I would drive every single one of them again. Thank you for your time.
My husband and I have been all over the east coast looking for places to go 4-wheeling in his Jeep. We would love to see a new trail system set up in Maryland that we can go to. This is a great family activity for us because our son loves going and being one of the guys. But it is tough on our family having to travel a few hours to get someplace, and spending the extra money on a hotel room because it is too late to try and come home afterward.
As an avid OHV user in md, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year.
As an avid OHV user in Maryland I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. Each year I travel out of state in order to find challenging and legal four wheel drive trails to enjoy. This is money being spent out of state that could better serve local communities in Maryland. I am one of thousands who do so which in turn would equal a large revenue for communities around any newly developed ORV trailes in Maryland. The state of Maryland has many, many offroad clubs who spend thousands of volunteer hours in out-of-state parks cleaning, repairing, and continually maintaining their trail systems. Under the guidance of these Maryland offroad clubs, we could bring active and revenue generating tourism to our state. Help the Maryland offroad community grow and thrive. Support the development of off highway vehicle trails in our state.
i do wheel occasionally with my family, and would love to be able to go somewhere closer and spend my money in maryland. right now i travel to pa or virginia and i must spend 300.00 just in camping fees alone. please, help maryland give people like me and my family a choice to stay here in state and enjoy what we love to do. thank you, von bierman
Please develop more OHV trail system
Please help to develop more OHV trails in Maryland. Thousands of dollars of revenue continues to escape Maryland due to the severe lack of OHV trails. Pennsylvania has several publicly owned and operated four wheel drive trails that draw thousands of dollars to the state annually. With that influx of tourism, monies are being spent in local restaurants, hotels and stores. The state of Maryland has many, many off road clubs who spend thousands of volunteer hours in out-of-state parks cleaning, repairing, and continually maintaining their trail systems. Under the guidance of these Maryland off road clubs, we could bring active and revenue generating tourism to our state. Help the Maryland off road community grow and thrive. Support the development of off highway vehicle trails in our state.
I live on the east coast in NJ and I am an OHV enthusiast. I would love to travel to Maryland to go ""wheeling"" legally but currently there are very few trails to drive on. I understand that you are looking at adding additional miles of trails and I wholeheartedly support that. I currently wheel recreationally in PA regularily and if Maryland had more trails to drive on I would visit the state more and bring my tourist dollars with me. Thank you for working to add more OHV trails in your state!
I think it would be great to get some legal ORV trails open in Maryland. Because if the land was open to public use I am sure that the local 4x4 clubs would be happy to help provide trail clean ups and to help the forestry service or whomever to work on things like erosion control and helping make the designated trails I know I would. My family and I love to go riding around in the woods looking at the scenery and exploring in one of our two jeeps. I for one know of some places the people like to go 4-wheeling but because they are not legal places I don’t know who to contact to organize a cleanup of the areas. The thing Maryland needs to realize is that people are always going to disobey the law and ride on land that they are not supposed to but if we make more land open to the public we will be able to have better control on what impact they have on the land and the environment.
Please consider opening new trail systems in Maryland. There are plenty of responsible off roaders in the are that would greatly appreciate the openings and use them to the fullest extent. Thank you for your time and considering the issue.
Traveling to other states has always been a pain for me when I want to go enjoy a simple weekend of offroading. That coupled with the gas I have to burn and the lodging I have to rent and that the tax money that goes along with all of these expenditures goes towards another state's roads really grinds my gears. Moreso, there are many high school kids and other simpletons seeking to delve in the fine sport of offroading, most times illegally. This puts a bad taste in my mouth, when they ruin otherwise flat public land that has no OHV merits, with ruts and beer cans. The reason these places get torn up so badly is because there are no responsible users to cast an evil eye on the bogons who give our sport a bad name. If there are organized places for the public to enjoy our outdoors, with people who care, people who educate and provide a good example for the less than educated few, our lands can become a place that others seek , a place to draw customers for local businesses and attention from the media. A place people proudly call their vacation retreat. A place called Maryland. A place I call home.
I would love to see ohv trails opened up. This would be a great step forward. Me and my family love to ride through the woods and experience the great outdoors. Please open these trails. It would be a great place for us to take our next vacation.
A OHV park would not only help out Maryland but it would also help out the surrounding states as well. People that offroad are very respectful people who do their best to take care of the land that is open to the sport. Thank you
Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I am from a neighboring state, and I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hop e to one day be able to enjoy an OHV area in Maryland with my family.
The opening of these trails would be a huge step in the right direction for the state. Please hear all of us who are willing to go out and maintain the trails. 99% of the people who use these trails do so responsibly and will care for the environment.
Please help to develop more OHV trails in Maryland. Thousands of dollars of revenue continues to escape Maryland due to the severe lack of OHV trails. Pennsylvania has several publicly owned and operated four wheel drive trails that draw thousands of dollars to the state annually. With that influx of tourism, monies are being spent in local restaurants, hotels and stores. The state of Maryland has many, many offroad clubs who spend thousands of volunteer hours in out-of-state parks cleaning, repairing, and continually maintaining their trail systems. Under the guidance of these Maryland offroad clubs, we could bring active and revenue generating tourism to our state. Help the Maryland offroad community grow and thrive. Support the development of off highway vehicle trails in our state.
Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
As an avid OHV user in TX, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, your own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on.
As an avid OHV user in OH, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, your own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on.
I feel there are many Marylanders that would benefit from an OHV trail system. Many residents of our state simply have no place to legally ride. This is a legitimate form of recreation enjoyed by many. A properly managed trail system, could provide needed revenue to the state and minimal environmental impact. I realize there are many important issues facing our legislators at this time, however, please consider this request.
Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
As an avid OHV user in WV, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, your own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on.
Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OHV area in Maryland with my family.
Please help to develop more OHV trails in Maryland. Thousands of dollars of revenue continues to escape Maryland due to the severe lack of OHV trails. Pennsylvania has several publicly owned and operated four wheel drive trails that draw thousands of dollars to the state annually. With that influx of tourism, monies are being spent in local restaurants, hotels and stores. The state of Maryland has many, many offroad clubs who spend thousands of volunteer hours in out-of-state parks cleaning, repairing, and continually maintaining their trail systems. Under the guidance of these Maryland offroad clubs, we could bring active and revenue generating tourism to our state. Help the Maryland offroad community grow and thrive. Support the development of off highway vehicle trails in our state.
As an avid OHV user in Maryland, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, especially on the East Coast and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, our state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes means traveling out of Maryland where my hard earned money is spent helping other states economies. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on.
I am writing this letter in support of a Maryland OHV (off highway vehicle) park. I, as well as many, many other people love the state of Maryland and hold it dear to my heart. I love to spend my money and time right here where i grew up, doing the things that I love. But unfortunatly, when it comes to driving my vehicle off highway and enjoying the outdoors with my family and daughter, i have to travel out of state to pennsylvania, or other states where they have the opportunities to do such things. I am in full support of having a OHV park here in maryland and know that there are thousands of other people who would say the same. Not only is this an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and keep marylands workers money here in maryland, this is an opportunity to bring in tourisim, and moneies from out lying states as well, to help support our economy and bring money to other business such as hotels, grocerie stores, and resteraunts . The numerous groups of 4x4 clubs, my self included, would be inclined to maintain trail cleanliness and saftey. And use the land for what its intended for, have fun and enjoy the outdoors! 4x4 groups sometimes get bad names and looked at as if they are ""Law breakers"" and enjoy destroying land, but that is as far as you can get from the truth. Im not saying there arent the few people who have no respect, but those types of individuals are in every aspect of life. If anything we are nature loving people who enjoy exploring. In closing, I would like to thank you for taking your time to read this letter and would ask you to please consider the idea of a family friendly, outdoor recreational OHV for familes like mine and all over maryland to enojy.
Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
It would benefit the state of Maryland to have more OHV trails. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were a highway on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. Thousands of dollars of revenue continues to escape Maryland due to the severe lack of OHV trails. Pennsylvania has several publicly owned and operated four wheel drive trails that draw thousands of dollars to the state annually. With that influx of tourism, monies are being spent in local restaurants, hotels and stores. The state of Maryland has many, many o ffroad clubs who spend thousands of volunteer hours in out-of-state parks cleaning, repairing, and continually maintaining their trail systems. Under the guidance of these Maryland offroad clubs, we could bring active and revenue generating tourism to our state. I am currently in college in another state and using their OHV trails. When I come home to Maryland in the summer I have no trails to legally wheel on and this makes my summers very boring. Please consider making room for more offical OHV trails in Maryland.
Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
As an avid OHV user in NM, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, your own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on.
As an avid OHV user in VA, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, your own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate
I have a CJ7 and I love taking it to Rausch Creek, PA. If there were a park in Maryland, I would definitely go! It would be amazing to have one closer to home that would let me enjoy off roading in my home state. I love Maryland and I hope you put in a great park for great people!
Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. AS A RESIDENT of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that our fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OHV area i n Maryland with my family.
Maryland needs to expand it's OHV trails and needs to build trails with a little diffuculty to them. My family, 4 vehicles, we travel to many states to use their OHV parks (pass right through Maryland). We can easily spend on avg $450-500 at local businesses near the parks in a weekend. This is money that can help your local business. Other states are now seeing this potential and the OHV communities are supporting them.
SUBJECT: PLEASE DEVELOP A REAL OHV TRAIL SYSTEM IN MARYLAND! To whom it may concern: As an avid OHV user in CA, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, your own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on. Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OHV area in Maryland with my family.
As an avid OHV user in NM, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, your own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on.
Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users In Maryland. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OHV area in Maryland with my family.
Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. As a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that our fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. Thank you for your time and consideration!
Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
I strongly support the development of OHV trails in Maryland. My grandparents had lived in Maryland and I always thought it was a wonderful place. One of these days when my son is old enough to appreciate it I hope to share Maryland with him. Being able to share the beautiful countryside of Maryland in addition to his heritage will only strength this bond. Being able to enjoy the outdoors through OHV activities is one of the favorite pastimes of both my son and I. There are far too few OHV opportunities available in the eastern United States. That Maryland is considering expanding those opportunities is an excellent step in the right direction. I strongly support Maryland developing this OHV network and look forward to being able to enjoy it in the future.
I am glad to see the governor interested in opening more OHV trails. Trails are a great way to get outdoors and see mother nature. I have been trail riding since I was 16 in my own vehicles and have continued to enjoy them now with my own family.
I was disheartened to hear about the Greenridge ORV closing this year. I regularly ride there with friends and had looked forward to another great season in 2011. However, it seems that the state of Maryland has fallen victim to eco alarmist with political muscle. We read the report, and didn't find evidence, written or pictured, that warranted the closing. The motorcycle & atv community has been dealt a serious blow by what was a cover of the night sham where we were not represented by our elected officials. We will remember this when it is time to vote and our numbers are many.
OHV Comments "Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OHV area in Maryland with my family.
Hello, I am an off road enthusiast and I travel all over the United Sates visiting friends and making new ones along the way. I know many people that do the same, I also know many people on the East Coast that struggle to find areas for them to use. They let me know there is a movement being made to make it easier on them to have these areas and I would like to show my support for them. Please do purse the matter and make it legal for them to enjoy the great outdoors. In these tough economic times it is difficult for most people to travel very far to enjoy their passion and sadly many will either choose to do it illegally or give it up.
Thank you for concidering opening more legal OHV trails in Maryland. For the past several years, my club members and I have been doing much of our trail riding out of state, and I believe I speak for all of us when I say that we greatly appriceate any effort towards increasing the availability of local parks to enjoy our hobby.
To Whom it concerns, My wife and I are avid 4 Wheelers that live in the state of Maryland. In order for us to enjoy our sport we have to travel out of state whether it be to Virginia , PA or Tennessee or any place we can find. I am also the president of a 4 wheel drive club in the state of Maryland. We are comprised of people ranging from young 20 something’s to 50-60 year olds. We are an average size club with 50 or so members. We would love to stay in state and wheel instead of driving long drives to enjoy our sport. If OHV parks we to be opened in our state, I believe they would attract out of state wheelers who would eagerly pay money to have a legal place to wheel. So please consider opening up some land right here in our State and keep money and jobs here.
I am an off road motorcyclist and am very unhappy about the closures of ORV trails at Green Ridge, Savage River, and Pocomoke State Parks. My friends and I have been going to Green Ridge for years to camp and ride our dirt bikes in a legal environment. Please don't take this fun and family oriented sport away from Marylanders. I understand the environmental reasons, but there are ways to minimize the effects of ORV's on the resources in State Forests. Other states are doing it, so why can't Maryland? Please reconsider the closing of Green Ridge ORV trail until State officials have worked to find alternate locations for trails within State Forest lands or outside. Many off road clubs in maryland have reached out to DNR and Wildlife Mgmt to offer help with creating new trails within Green Ridge away from sensitive areas, or find new land nearby.
I have grown up on dirtbikes and now I am forced to drive 2.5 hrs away since Green Ridge is down. I also enjoy taking my Jeep out in the trails too. The trail system would be extremely popular and great for the economy! Not to mention off-road recreation is a very good family oriented activity and will help encourage strong family ties!
ORV Comment "Please do not close the Greenridge trail , we have no where to ride. I am 46 and have seen closures before, but this is really bad. Md. has nowhere to ride really , It is much worst here then in other states, atleast they let you ride and they are green too.
Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
This letter is in support of the plans to develop an off-road trail system in Maryland. As a former resident of the Baltimore area, I am well aware of the fact that there are few legal opportunities for off-road vehicular recreation. While the increased access will certainly make environmental damage less likely, it will also definitely result in economic improvements from folks who come from further distances to take advantage of such a trails system. When I travel to go off-road, I make it a point to purchase my fuel, food and other necessities from local vendors to intentionally help to thank them for the access and to provide them with a direct benefit from the trails.
All states should take a look at the trail system in Colorado
I recently fulfilled a dream of getting a Jeep. I've recently go into taking it off road in legal places through the help of people I met online in the Maryland Jeep Club (MJC). Maryland has so few trails that from Annapolis it takes 2 1/2 hours to drive to them. It takes 3 hours to drive to PA for a far superior trail system. Every weekend I go there I get 2-3 tanks of gas in PA, lunch, possibly overnight lodging and more food. It would be great to reduce my mileage, and keep this money within Maryland. Everyone in the MJC drives at least 2 hours to spend all their money in PA. If we have more places for legal wheeling in Maryland it would be very beneficial for many aspects of Marylander business. As off road enthusiasts we would spend less money on wear and tear, gas, trailers, and tow vehicles. Local business would get our money, tow us home when we break, feed us, and provide emergency mechanical services. Ironically it would be greener because we would all be driving less, and have less tire wear. Local construction sites would have less people ruining them. With the lower costs, and shorter travel I think more people would go wheeling more often than once a month.
Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
ORV Comments While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OHV area in Maryland with my family.
As a lifelong MD resident and an avid off road/OHV enthusiast I would love to see some more trail systems and OHV areas opened up around the state for some legal OHV fun. As it stands, we have to travel hours north or south and out of state to find any type of OHV trails worth the time to get out there. If we do have more OHV trails in the area, I think you'll find it will draw more enthusiasts to the area, which is always good for local business as well. As it stands, we are losing this business to other states for OHV enthusiasts such as myself and my friends/family.
As an avid OHV user in Va, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use so close to Virginia. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, your own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on. I would like to volunteer my services if there is anything I can do to help in opening new trails in my home state.
AS a resident of Maryland I find myself traveling outside the state and spending large amounts of money to use OHV trail systems. As an off road enthusiast opening more trails in Maryland would allow me to keep my tax dollars at home where I want them the most. I would be willing to donate time and money to make this a reality. This opportunity means a lot to me and the many members of my family who regularly use OHV trails. We are avid Rock crawlers, ATV riders, snowmobilers, and Dirt bike riders. My family would be willing to get out there and cut new trails as well as maintain and improve existing ones. This would greatly allow us to utilize our state's resources and keep our dollars where we need them.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Please consider my support when deciding whether to build OHV trails in Maryland. I understand there are only 86 miles of OHV trails currently. If people aren't using the lands are they going to want to conserve it? OHV use is a great way to build more ownership of public lands. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. OHV areas are a large draw for me when choosing a place to vacation. I hope one day to recreate in your state.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: As a company president and enthusiast I fully support the proposed network of trails. The positive financial and community impact is something that cannot be denied. If you need any further information or help from me, please contact me directly.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: I live in Baltimore and have to drive 2 hours one way and out of state if i want to do any form of four wheeling. Rausch Creek in PA and The Cove in VA is where me and friends go 4-6 times a year for weekends. we do so because there is nowhere to do this close in Maryland. Everyone knows that Green Ridge is passable by cars and thats not fun. I feel if there is an ORV park ~1 hour from Baltimore, there will be a significant cut down in the illegal wheeling and trespassing that goes on now. We will also have somewhere in state to have fun and spend money.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: As an avid fan of OHV activities I applaud the idea of opening up new trail systems. The reality is that public systems are overwhelmingly used and policed by its own. As with any activity there are outlaws, but we do our best to keep them in line. Opening up new areas should certainly make it easier for everyone to comply with the laws.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: I absolutely support the concept of expanding the legal OHV areas in Maryland. Although I live relatively far away, and will probably never make it there, it sets a fine precedent for other states to follow. A state sponsored trail system is a great use of otherwise ignored land, and stimulates economies both local and nationwide. If difficult enough courses are built, then it would be possible for the state to draw competitions, which bring thousands of people from all over to your state to support local businesses. Please consider my position when making your decision regarding the expansion of OHV trails in Maryland.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Four wheeling has become a huge/fun part of my life now. Please allow others to experience what I have in the California/Nevada area in their own Maryland area.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OHV area in Maryland with my family.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: To whom it may concern: As an avid OHV user in NM, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, your own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: To whom it may concern: As an avid OHV user in NE, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, your own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: As an avid OHV user in NM, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, your own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: I have been into offroading as a hobby for many years now yet always have to travel out of state to enjoy this hobby. With todays economic prices increasing I find myself not being able to enjoy my hobby nearly as much as I used to be able to. I also find that this is not just myself but also many others in most clubs I am apart of. If there were trails open in MD for even the mild offroad enthusiast this would not only save me money of traveling but I would also go much more often. A mild to hardcore trail, even if just an obstical course of some sort (please see Rausch Creeks comp course for inspiration), I could find myself going there at least once a weekend. Not only would this give the local offroad communities a safe and legal place to wheel, but it would also increase revenue for something MD really doesnt have to put much money into. I would particicularly like to see some sort of comp course/rock crawling course near the middle of MD. PA is trying to open something similar to an offroad park and the biggest complaint by people was noise. For the uneducated, Rock crawling and noise do not go together like naysayers believe. The uneducated compare rock crawling to high horsepower dragsters or dirt tracks and dirt bikes, this however is not the case. In rock crawling it takes skill, gearing and a little bit of luck. Noise however is none of that. For example, my rig is a 1987 suzuki samurai with a 4cyl toyota engine that makes a whoping 100hp. Most everyday trucks and Honda cars make a louder footprint wherever they go. My point is I believe that most people that have not been included in this sport are not able to see the opportunity that is offroading. Opening new trails in MD would only bring a positive impact.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: My family and I are big proponents of all forms of motorized and non-motorized outdoor recreation. We enjoy sight-seeing backroads and driving our 4x4's on challenging trails, and can take our young daughters places their little legs can't take them yet. As avid OHV users in Montana, we also travel around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, your own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate r oute. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: SUBJECT: PLEASE DEVELOP A REAL OHV TRAIL SYSTEM IN MARYLAND! To whom it may concern: As an avid OHV user in NM, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, your own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal use by responsible OHV users. An initiative such as this is greatly needed in the state of Maryland. There exists in Maryland a large group of OHV clubs and enthusiasts who are dedicated to safe and legal OHV operation. These individuals are diligent about maintaining the environment in which they enjoy this recreational activity, carrying out any trash they may generate, and respecting posted trail limits and boundaries. OHV enthusiasts have been given a poor reputation in recent years due to the actions of a simple few individuals, and the community is dedicated to discouraging such actions. I feel that a dedicated trail system in Maryland will not only reduce the amount of illegal and unsafe OHV activity, but can also open up new recreational areas to the public, providing the opportunity for additional revenue and increased tourism within the state, rath er than sending it to our neighboring states. As a resident of the state of Maryland, I sincerely hope the state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy, respect, and maintain the great environment of the state of Maryland.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: As an avid OHV user in my home state of Arkansas, as well as in surrounding states, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year, which means any added OHV areas will lessen the wear and tear on existing trails and help their sustainability. For example, your own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on. As a Parks and Recreation Administration (Natural Resources emphasis) major at Arkansas Tech University I know the benefits and positive effects this will have on your state's tourism industry. The more opportunities you offer people, the more they will care for and use your facilities and trails, which is good for everyone.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: To whom it may concern: As an avid OHV user in NJ, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, especially in the East Coast, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, your own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: As an avid OHV user in NM, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, your own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I regularly travel to PA, VA, and NC to enjoy areas in those states and would greatly enjoy offerings in our closest neighbor, MD!
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: To whom it may concern: As an avid OHV user in NM, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, your own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: As an avid OHV user from Minnesota, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, your own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: I drive all over the United States to recreate with my family. We ride Dirtbikes, ATV's and offroad Buggy's We would love to visit your state and enjoy a holiday there and this would give us one more reason to visit.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: To whom it may concern: As an avid OHV user in NM, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, your own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: As with most families these days when we are planning a vacation we need to choose wisely where to spend our limited time and dollars. So my family and I look for OHV friendly areas to vacation since it kills two birds with one stone, the family gets a vacation and we get to participate in our favorite pass time Off Highway Vehicle recreation. Since it seems you are looking to become an OHV freindly state, I cant wait to visit with the family.As I am sure you know when traveling we spend about $ 100.00 per person per day so my family of five would make a decent deposit in 5 days of vacationing ing your OHV freindly state. I do hope this works out as NJ is fairly close to MD.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: As an avid OHV enthusiast from another state, I encourage you to move forward with plans to open up a legal OHV recreation trails within your state. Across the US there is an ever-shrinking amount of trails available to the public, and an increasing number of users. I believe that the government should do the will of the people and by their numbers the people are indicating that they would like more access to public OHV areas. I assure you that the vast majority of OHV users will use the trail system responsibly and even try and educate the few who do not. I’m sure that local clubs and OHV organizations would be more than happy to assist in the creation and maintenance of a trail systems and can act as leaders in the community promoting responsible recreation. An additional a OHV trail system can provide a positive impact to the local economy. Since I do not have any local OHV trails to use, I like many others travel large dista nces to enjoy OHV trails. I know that I spend several thousand dollars in communities with OHV recreation each year, and I am not alone millions of people across the US are searching for access to OHV recreation. In summary, I think opening a new OHV trail system would have an excellent effect on the state of New Hampshire. I look forward to being able to enjoy my hobby in your state someday.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: I am a Land Rover owner and enjoy having a place to drive thats off the beaten path. I love to go on weekend trips exploring OHV roads/trails and camping along the way. This provides me with a way to relax and enjoy the outdoors, and to find and explore new places along the way. Please consider developing more OHV routes to allow more people the opportunity to explore off the beaten path. Thanks.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: To whom it may concern: As an avid OHV user in CO, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, your own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: As an avid OHV user in NM, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, your own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: To whom it may concern: As an avid OHV user in NJ, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, your own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: To whom it may concern: As an avid OHV user in CO, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, your own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: In my opinion offroad vehicle recreation is a great use of outdoor areas. Being a resident of New Jersey where there are no real legal outlets for someone to take a vehicle, atv or dirtbike I am sure there would be thousands of New Jersey residents alone that would gladly pay a fair and reasonable fee to utilize your OHV parks. These out of state users would also bring hundreds of thousands of dollars to the state and to the local economy.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Please help give the people of Maryland a trail system they can enjoy with their friends and families. Not just a park for atv's, but a place where jeep clubs can bring their families for clean up days, camping and fun.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern:
As an avid OHV user in Arizona, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, your own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: To whom it may concern: As an avid OHV user in MD, who travels around the country in search of challenging public OHV parks to recreate on/in, I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: I used to be a resident of your fine state and have since moved to near by WV.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: The news that MD is researching the idea to build an OHV system is one the greatest things I've heard this year. I may not live in MD but have friends in the offroad community that do. Having the ability to take your family out and enjoy the outdoors is a great ability many do not have. I have lived in places where there is offroad areas everywhere and then where we have to drive hours to find legal offroading. Having a dedicated trail system will allow anyone the ability to enjoy what the state has to offer. There are hiking trails and bike trails but no trails for motorized vehicles. This should be investigated more. I appreciate your time in listening to my comments and hope that the decision to build a trail system is agreed to.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: I support the effort to build a OHV trail system in my home state of Maryland. I currently travel to Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania for OHV recreation - taking my money with me and spending it in other states - my point is Maryland is missing out on some serious revenue from the OHV enthusiast. Illegal off-roading is also an issue. Developing an OHV trail system would give the OHV enthusiast a place to ""play"" legally. charge me for a permit to run the trails - we will be happy to ""pay to play!"" The Jeep club I belong to has a yearly event. We are forced to go out of state to hold the event because there are no suitable locations in Maryland - once again this is revenue that the state of Maryland is missing out on. I sincerely hope something can some out of this effort. I see this as a win-win for everyone.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: I cant even tell you how excited i am to hear this...as a long time 4 Wheeler (jeeper) i have been involved in this for over 12 years. hear is the thing...no one is looking for a pristine piece of property with endangered animals or streams with worries of runoff...all we need is an abandoned coal mine or a rock quarry of some sort.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: I'm an avid Jeep and off-road enthusiast and a proud resident of Maryland. It truly pains me to plan a recreational off-road excursion and not even consider staying in this beautiful state. Currently, the only options I have are Virginia and Pennsylvania for readily accessible trails. That means my time and money are both spent outside the state I love. Green Ridge State Forest was a lot of fun in my first vehicle and helped me learn to drive, but the fact is, four wheel drive is almost never a necessity because of the low difficulty of the trail. If more off-road trails in Maryland were opened, and they were of respectable difficulty levels, I can guarantee that myself and other off-road enthusiasts and off-road organizations would step up to not only make full use of the trails, but to keep them clean and safe.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: I am the President of a very active OHV club in Vermont. We currently have 30 active members, and we are always looking for new trails to challenge our skills and vehicles. We would love the oppurtunity of coming to Maryland to traverse a system of legal trails. I have been informed that you are looking at additional miles of legal trails and I wholeheartedly support that. Not only does legal trail access curb illegal trail usage, an added incentive is that it also brings significant money into the local economy through lodging, food services, fuel, and sight seeing.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: I live on the east coast and I am an OHV enthusiast. I would love to travel to Maryland to go ""wheeling"" legally but currently there are very few trails to drive on. I understand that you are looking at adding additional miles of trails and I wholeheartedly support that. I currently wheel recreationally in PA regularily and if Maryland had more trails to drive on I would visit the state more and bring my tourist dollars with me. Thank you for working to add more OHV trails in your state!
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: I feel that it is important to have OHV trails for enthusiasts to have. There are many financial benefits to the surrounding communities by having OHV systems.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: To MD State Officials,
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: i am originally from maryland and still live very close, me and my club would love to be able to venture somewhere close like maryland to find some good trails to have a good time in our jeeps and what not. please consider it, its a great time and a fun recreation. also it would bring allot more tourist to your state whenever we visit.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. Maybe one day be able to enjoy an OHV area in Maryland with my family.Now I travel to other states to enjoy my sport.
ORV Comment "As a owner of 4 atvs, my three sons and myself have used the trails in Green ridge and in Garrett County. We would hate to see the trail systems to end and would like to see more trails opened. I have a large investment in our sport that we love and enjoy spending family time together. We have taken trips to PA. and WVa. to the Hatfield and McCoy trail system that has over 500 miles of trails. They have plans for over 2000 miles and we can't wait. But we would rather spend our hard earned money in this great state. We use our RV or our 4x4 pickup to trailer our atvs to trails and would rather this state receive the taxes for our fun. We would love to see more trail opened for our sport but it seems like the people that make the smallest investment in their sport get most of the funding. If you have a bicycle there are hundreds of trails all over Maryland. We only have less than 100 miles in western Maryland. Please help us enjoy our family time together and don't push us to other states.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Tourism dollars are important in this economy, why Maryland is content to let these dollars escape the state without even putting up a fight seems odd. Offroaders spend vast quantities of money on their Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) and then spend additional money in the surrounding states to ride the trails there. They leave MD because of the pathetically small number of trails here. As a lifelong MD resident and voter, I am writing to ask that we develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland and keep our tourism dollars here.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Thank you for considering this in the MD area! I spend alot of time and money out of state with my OHV and would much rather spend it in state and local!
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: An off road park would be a great place for allot of people to legally use there vehicles. It could also bring money into the comunitty.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Please allow more trails to be opened in maryland. It would bring in more business and keep me from having to go out of state to have any recreation.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Having an OHV trail system in maryland would be wonderfull. Not too far away for weekend trips.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: As an avid off roader and as a person who has some physical disabilities, this is long overdue. The only way I can get out and enjoy the outdoor world is in my heavily modified 4x4. The fact that your state has only a small number of trails and this sport has grown at astronomical numbers really demands something be done. I support your state in the decision to make more of the outdoors available to people like me who otherwise could not enjoy it like most healthy folks do
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: I have read about consideration being given to open Off-Highway Vehicle trails in MD. As an avid offroader, I can attest to the the fact that there is a dearth of locales for us to enjoy our sport. Responsible OHV enthusiasts, of which there are many, will not wheel our vehicles illegally, so a trail system in Maryland will draw offroaders into your state - and those people will bring their money with them. I know that if you were to open trails to offroad use, I would make the trip to MD, and I would spend money there.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: As an avid four wheeler I am always looking for more legal and open areas to explore. Living in the neighboring state of Virginia I would welcome new trails to explore in Maryland. I would love to have an oportunity to travel to a neighboring state and see the great outdoors.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: As an avid OHV user of this fine state of Maryland I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. I am a part of a local club that actually has some private land in DE. But it would be more efficient that we have more public land in Maryland to enjoy. I enjoy the Pocomoke state park and Greenridge state park but their needs to be more than these. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a resident of the state of Maryland, I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OHV trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OH V area in Maryland with my family.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Thank you for your consideration into opening up more trails for legal and responsible OHV users. OHV programs have the ability to encourage our children to spend more time in the great outdoors and it also encourages people to take a close look at the true impact they can have on their environment. OHV enthusiasts and their families, are generally just as enthusiastic about building and maintaining trail systems, as they are about driving and enjoying their OHV's. With the support or available organizations and local clubs, a trail system in Maryland could be a great success both financially and environmentally. While not a current resident of the state of Maryland, I was born and raised in Carroll County and plan to move back within the next couple of years. I do sincerely hope that your fine state chooses to open up a trail system for enthusiasts like myself to enjoy. My family and I normally vacation out of state, and available OH V trails are definitely a part of the draw to particular areas. I hope to one day be able to enjoy an OHV area in Maryland with my family.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: I think making it easier to build and open new OHV trails is an outstanding idea. I personally go 4 wheeling in Colo. and Utah, but would love the chance to go east of the Mississippi. It sounds like you've caught on to the idea that legal trails will cut down on the illegal ones, seems obvious to me too. It also is a major help to attract tourist and the money they spend.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: To whom it may concern, i just wanted to drop a note to let you know how important four wheeling has been to me and my family, I grew on hunting,fishing,and four wheeling with my dad, let me just say iam now 50yrs old and i am passing everything he taught me about the great outdoors on to my son, i am hopeing that the great outdoors is still around for him to teach his children. I know that i live along way away but i take my family on fourwheeling vacations and have wheeled in many states, my hope is to four wheel in every state before i pass.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: I would like to express my support for an OHV trail system in Maryland. Off Road Vehicle use is growing exponentially and there is a need for legal, public lands for responsible sustainable use. Thank you for your time.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Although I will most likely never visit your state, I FULLY support idea of opening new trails for responsible off road enthusiasts!!! Hopefully other states will take notice and do the same. I really enjoy getting outdoors with friends and family for a good weekend of camping and wheeling, and work to keep the areas I visit in better condition than when we arrived. I believe a majority of people that do this as well, but unfortunately there are a few bad apples from time to time. Hopefully we will get some of our trails opened back up here in California as well. Thank You!
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: To whom it may concern,
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: please open more trails in maryland. it would be great to see government make a decision regarding public land that wast terrible. OHV parks are great for family recreating as well as generating revenue for the surrounding communities.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: As a non-resident of MD who has seen the economic benefits of having legal trail systems in place, I thoroughly support the development of a real OHV trail system in MD. I would visit regularly and spend money on lodging, dining, parts, fuel, etc. Please consider OHV trail development.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: I am very grateful for your opportunity to sit down with the community and express thoughts on how we can increase the number of trails in our great State. I have been into offroad vehicles since I was in high school, now 35 and long for trail systems that are close to home and worthwhile for me and my family to spend our weekends enjoying. I find us having to venture to other states to enjoy what trails they have to offer due to there being none in the area. I hope that through the powers above and the community we can find areas available to manage for the general public to use. There have been great things to come of some of the other offroad parks in nearby states that I think it would be a great opportunity to bring some of it back home. Thank you for your time and please let me know if there is anything that I or my local offroad club can do to help further along our hopes of recreational land to use close to home.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern:
Please accept this letter as a plea for more trails in Maryland. I am very grateful for your opportunity to sit down with the community and express thoughts on how we can increase the number of trails in our great State. I have been into offroad vehicles since I was in high school, now 31 and long for trail systems that are close to home and worthwhile for me and my family to spend our weekends enjoying. I find us having to venture to other states to enjoy what trails they have to offer due to there being none in the area. I hope that through the powers above and the community we can find areas available to manage for the general public to use. There have been great things to come of some of the other offroad parks in nearby states that I think it would be a great opportunity to bring some of it back home. Thank you for your time and please let me know if there is anything that I or my local offroad club can do to help further along our hop es of recreational land to use close to home.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: As an avid OHV user in CA, who spends as much time as possible with family and friends using our public lands for recreation. I cannot thank you enough for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use. We have relatively little legal lands to recreate on in the US, and the number of users is rising dramatically every year. For example, your own state of Maryland has only 86 miles of legally accessible OHV trails, but over 14.4% of Maryland's population over the age of 16 participate in OHV use. That works out to 577,600 people trapped into 86 miles of trails. Imagine if that were one of your highways on your daily commute. You would find an alternate route. And in this case, alternate routes equal illegal routes. I strongly urge you to add to the legal areas for OHV users to recreate on.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: For decades I have enjoyed off-highway vehicle trails as a chance to spend time with family, friends, and enjoy the outdoors. On the East Coast, there are few opportunities to do this on public land. One area I frequent in Pennsylvania, Rausch Creek Off-Road Park, is one of the few legal, private areas that is close by. As such I have traveled to West Virginia to the Hatfield and McCoy trail system and also to a couple areas in Virginia. In recent years the Tellico ORV Area in North Carolina has been closed - reducing our options further. With news that the State of Maryland is looking at the possibility of opening up OHV trails, I would like to voice my support for such a project and my willingness to travel to Maryland to enjoy this sport.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: I want to thank you for considering the possibility of opening more land for OHV use in Maryland. As a avid user of the OHV trail system in Green Ridge, I would love to see more trails established. It is truly a pleasure to use those trails with my family, but we certainly wish for more than the current trail system. As a Maryland resident and business owner, this is a project that I would love to see state money spent on. Thank you for the consideration.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: We need local trails. I use my OHV vichile monthly in other states because there is no where of any size in Maryland to go. By having to travel out of state to use a OHV area I'm not help our states economy.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: I am from out of state but a big OHV enthusiast. I and my off road club travel frequently to have events, trail rides and have a good time. This would be a great addition to possible areas to go. Please move forward with this and be a leader in supporting the OHV community
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Not only is the idea of opening new trails dear to my heart, but it is VERY logical. Much like dragstrips and shooting ranges, it will give people somewhere to do what they love without fear of breaking a law. Please give me a reason to visit the east for good wheeling.
Please develop a real OHV trail system in Maryland! "To whom it may concern: Since 1976, NOTHING has done by the state of Maryland to promote backcountry recreation with off-highway vehicles. That's one reason why there are only 86 miles of OHV trails in the entire state, and all of those are passable in a normal 2wd car. As demonstrated by the other 49 States in the Union, OHV recreation enhances the lives of residents and visitors while supporting the local economy. West Virginia's Hatfield-McCoy trail system is a perfect model for Maryland to follow in developing its own family-friendly OHV trail system. Please work with local motorcycle, ATV, and 4x4 clubs to develop a trail system that the State of Maryland can be proud of!
ORV Comment "To whom it may concern,
ORV Comment "I would like to provide my comments on the proposed closure of ORV trails within the State Parks. Rather than close any of the trails, I would support an increased yearly fee to maintain the trails. My family and I use the trails on a regular basis, traveling 2-3 hours from our home. The use of the trails encourages family outings and provides a place for young adults to ride rather than using illegal trails. If these trails are not available, I am certain that people will find other places to ride that are not regulated and not permitted, resulting in the destruction of private and/or public land and possibly injuries from unmaintained trails.
Poplar Lick ORV Status
ORV comments "Dear Sir,
ORV Comment "Personally I use my ORV ""JEEP"" at a minimum monthly year round and more frequently during warmer months. Due to the lack of legal land to use I am forced to seek areas outside of the state which is not very convenient nor cheap as I tow my vehicle to most places. On top of excursions my 4x4 club also spends several weekends a year on trail maintenance so that we may all enjoy the trails and not let them be destroyed. Allowing more legal places in MD for ORV enthusiasts to enjoy would not only mean a savings to Marylanders but also keep more money in state. I for one wouldn't mind paying a nominal fee for trail use and would also get involved in organized trail maintenance thus aiding in keeping costs down. Most folks are responsible adults who are only looking to enjoy their recreation. Please help us to enjoy that closer to home and not boost other states economies.
ORV Comment I just wanted to take the time to let the DNR now how much my family and I love the outdoors. We have atv’s and an off-road jeep that we take out as a family as often as we can weather permitting. Having places to ride the atv’s in Maryland is great. It would be a shame to lose areas to ride safety and legally. Please work on keeping these off road areas open. Thank you.
ORV Comment "To whom it may concern,
John: Here is my idea for a motocross park. Please direct it to whomever needs to read it. Thanks for the fantastic meeting tonight! Let me know how I can help further. Considerations for a Motocross Track Motocross Demographics - Types of Motocross Riders classified by amount of track usage Rider A will use practice tracks frequently, become a member, and use only a small portion of the day riding, testing, and training to maintain their abilities. They need to get back home as soon as possible to clean their bikes. Rider B is the mainstay of the sport, spending lots of time on the track, and on the trails. He enjoys all daylight hours, but usually favor either earlier or later in the day and will return to the same track somewhat frequently. Rider C types are not predictable as they may take a small amount of time or a long day of riding, however they only patronize a particular track rarely. They are still novices and tend to drive to far flung areas more to sample different tracks. My point in splitting up Motocross Riders into track usage is to illustrate that there will be riders of varying levels of commitment to the sport at any given Practice Day. The result is perhaps that only 6 to 12 riders may be utilizing the track at one time. A certain amount of time is spent resting, and oft-times some riders will ride early and others will ride only later. Motocross Terrain - Type of Recreation Unique to MX Since 1974 when ORV trails were first authorized in Maryland (and when I began racing Motocross, or MX), the (already outdated) trails gave no benefit to Motocross Riders. The types of ""FEATURES"" offered did not equate to the specialized needs of this evolving and growing sport. Each year the Motocross bikes evolved. Each year the Motocross Riders evolved. Each year the Motocross tracks evolved. One FEATURE that has remained constant is the value placed on natural terrain. To a Motocross Rider this means elevation changes. It also means that a cold wet day is as valued as a warm dry day. Today, however, part of the landscape of Motocross Riding includes obstacles. Most notably, jumps have gotten bigger as Motocross bikes have become more robust, capable of achieving great height and distance through the air. Suspensions have been designed to accept more punishing moguls, or bumps, without detriment to the rider. The Motocross Rider, which now includes women, has to invest more time in training as well, since the skills that are called upon have grown more specialized. To learn to jump properly can take months or years, for instance. Thus, a trail system bears no resemblance to the type of specialized training a Motocross Rider requires to become proficient at the various obstacles encountered on a natural terrain Motocross course. An expertly designed, closed-course loop of approximately 1-to-2 miles in length is ideal to simulate the experience of practicing on a real race track. For the Cross-country enthusiasts who use the same equipment and skills as the Motocross enthusiast, a longer trail system (of about 5 miles) is usually added to the Motocross track. Therefore, many times, a woods trail is located adjacent to an existing MX track. Motocross Equipment - Types of Bikes Used There are 3 main disciplines in Motocross: MX or Cross-country ""off-road"" motorcycles; Enduro or Dual Sport ""dual purpose"" licensed motorcycles equipped with headlights and brake lights; and ATVs or ""Quads"". These typically cost at least $6000. Riding gear, or clothing, is typically $400. Protective gear costs another $400 or more. Fuel costs and other consumables start at $50 per ride. A trailer has associated costs due to toll roads and licensing & registration requirements. And usually a practice ride at a sanctioned race track involves a $50 membership and a $25 ride fee. Membership no longer involves an extra labor requirement, usually. There should be some discussion of the Permit. I see it more as a license, a condition of which is some form of track certification. This is no legal riding certification, but more of an intent to educate the rider on the rules of the track. Some tracks run clockwise, some counterclockwise. All participants must know the unique rules of a given track. At races, this is called the Rider's Meeting and it is the norm. Also a ""track walk"" is normal operating procedure. This gives the rider every opportunity to back out, turn around, and not ride. Children 12 and older would be required to have a parent present, or a notarized letter by a parent allowing a specific guardian to be present. A well-equipped motocross track has bathroom facilities, watering trucks, flagging personnel, a decent road to get in and out, etc. A more primitive riding area instead has porta-potties, water hoses, a gate-keeper to the track, and possibly a gravel road. Personnel is the best resource to have because it would be most desirable to have a core group of riders volunteering on work days and be allowed track time on off days. This has worked well in the past. Cutting grass, ""discing"" the riding surface, and heavy machinery operating are other jobs. I think the track would have to be closed on rainy days though to leave the dirt in place on the track and not carried off - stuck to the bikes. A web site could be used to communicate weather conditions. The Motocross Council Plan My recommendation for the DNR is to explore a new recreation opportunity called Motocross in several locations in Maryland. As with the trail blazers, we have our own field of experts to design practice tracks that follow the natural terrain. We have our own volunteers to maintain the tracks. And we have our own volunteers to operate the flow of day to day practices. I personally do not believe that an increase in fees is warranted due to the overwhelming costs associated with this sport to begin with. However, I do believe that day to day flow should be orderly and participants should own their responsibility as stakeholders and help to self-police the tracks to protect landscape ecology as well as human safety. In a similar fashion to the New Jersey model, I would recommend that 3 Motocross tracks be developed in 3 difference parts of the State. One for Western Maryland, one for Central Maryland, and one for Southern Maryland. A simple permit is all that should be required. Education is key to an awareness of environmental stewardship and some form of education, the one-time viewing of a brief video for instance, is reasonable upon entering a Motocross facility whether state- or privately-owned. Every track has rules. I have used the term Motocross Park to describe this type of riding area. It has the potential to be a beautiful place. I see each Motocross Park as having a core group of volunteers who perform specific tasks such as watering portions of the track to keep dust down, park entry personnel to administer the video, safety coordinator to make sure all riders go in the right direction and to segregate little riders from big riders (this is typical at all tracks - there is a class system for this already). Refueling would only be allowed on specific fueling pads. Noise levels would be limited by a 94 dB maximum requirement and tested by a sound-level meter using the industry standard technique. Tracks would be open one day a week, alternating between the 3, possibly. Finally, I recommend that the DNR use a volunteer advisory group such as The Motocross Council to organize the dirt bike riders (of both track and trail) and begin the process of addressing overcrowding by designating new motocross riding areas while educating each rider on how to be a good steward of the land. Sincerely,
ORV Comment "Any chance of keeping the roads that make the ORV @ greenridge as just roads. Only for use by tagged registered vehicles just as the rest of the roads in the park. Thanks
ORV Comment As a flyfisher that has visited the Savage State Forest to fish for brook trout several times each year for many years I have observed the damage first hand that these ORV have done to Poplar Lick. I strongly encourage closing the Poplar Lick Trail to ORV activity.
Thanks For the opportunity to comment on this important issue.
ORV Comment My name is R. B. I live in Morgantown, WV and fish the Savage River watershed every year. I read the Poplar Lick study and it is very clear that the ORV access has a very negative impact on Poplar Lick. These two statements stuck out to me: However the most striking finding is the difference between turbidity levels in Poplar Lick compared to the other streams in the study."" I support closing ORV access to Poplar Lick. To me, this would be a logical step that would support other restrictions that are currently in place to protect the Savage drainage's brook trout. Thank you for the opportunity to comment.
Comment Are Green Ridge ORV trails going to be closed to atv use? If so, When are Green Ridge ORV trails going to be closed to atv use? What new trails in Maryland will be open to atv use? Thank you for responding,
ORV Comment "If the green ridge trail will be closed for good, we all know opening a new trail to please everyone will be a very difficult and lengthy process. 1 possible solution would be to use an existing hiking or biking trail, and open it for use with two wheeled motorized vehicles. This would obviously not please everyone but would at least show that you are trying. Dual sport and dirt bikes don't need a wide trail so an existing one would be perfect. Even though without extensive work, a hiking trail could not be open to 4 wheelers and suv drivers. But I feel both communities will still support this idea which shows that your trying to help us each."
ORV Comment "While I am in favor of having recreational opportunities for folks to ride orv's, the damage to Poplar Lick is undeniable and orv use of this trail should be stopped immediately. I have fished, hiked, and cross country skied this trail many, many times. I never have used this trail for orv'ing and don't understand why it should even be considered a good place for this activity. The study shows the facts, and the pictures are ugly to look at. If the trail is rightfully closed, the orv'ers will have nobody to blame but themselves. The pictures show the damages done when taking the orv's off of the designated trails as well as damages through proper usage of the trail. I'm sure most of the users do it responsibly, but it's the same old ""a few bad apples......."". This is not a place for mud bogging. Create new trails somewhere for orv users, just keep them off of trails along everybodys water resources. It's time to put the damage in check.
ORV Comment "Reading the assessment of the report it is nice to see a sensible outlook regarding OHV use in Maryland. I am the Vice President of one of the largest OHV clubs in the state we usually take our vehicles out of state to recreate unless we stay within the state on private ground. We teach responsible offroading and in many cases have worked with out of state entities to enable OHV lands open for all to use, not just motorized vehicles. I routinely travel to California, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Virginia to take my modified rockcrawler to recreate with my family. The average weekend between hotel stays, eating, gas and entertainment usually runs about a $1000.00 a weekend. We are usually out recreating every weekend in the summer months and many times over the spring and winter months as well. If possible I would like to keep that money within the state of Maryland. As evident from the report we have tons of OHV users. Many are using the land in irresponsible ways on lands not designated for OHV use. If more land was opened up for OHV use, the proper amount of education and the proper amount of maintenance fees were assessed I believe the state of Maryland could be a very attractive venue for all to recreated responsibly with our OHV’s. Please let me be the first to volunteer for the DNR ORV Stakeholder Workgroup. I know with my offroading and travel experience to other OHV lands I would be an asset.
ORV Comment "I live in Washington County and have used the Green Ridge trail because it is so close to home. It is nice to have a place close to HOME to go off road with my Jeep. I'm 51 years old and enjoy going off road on a mild trail with my family. But like anything good in Maryland, Someone wants to put a end to it. I hope it stays open or you get one JUST LIKE IT (18 mile) this close to us. With Gas prices going up all the time its nice to have a trail with in reach of my few spare dollars. PLEASE DON""T CLOSE GREEN RIDGE.
ORV Comment "There is a lot to consider when discussing off road vehicles. My experience is from both an instructor view point and as law enforcement. I have not had an opportunity to visit our state lands that provide riding for the public. I have had plenty of contacts at state parks and lands with riders and the destruction that is caused ie., broken gates, trash, trees that have been cut down. The idea of opening the lands should be discussed with our neighboring property owners (civilian). The public utilities (Amtrak, CSX, Pepco, Smeco, Constellation Energy, Allegany) should have input as well.
ORV comment "I'll keep it short. I live in Pennsylvania and my son and I have been going to Greenridge ORV for years.We appreciate the availabilities provided by your state.
ORV Comment Thank you for allowing me to provide comments on the 2011 ORV Trail Assessment Reports. I would like to tell you that I personally enjoy visiting the DNR forest and experiencing all that it has to offer. I have personally visited Green Ridge State Forest and Potomac State Forest. I am a software engineer that works in the Washington metro area. I am very busy with work. So, I enjoy getting out for a weekend and experiencing probably the only ORV trails that the state of Maryland has to offer. I feel that both the Green Ridge State Forest and Potomac State Forest are very special areas with many outdoor opportunities for professional families such as me to get away from the hustle and bustle of metro life. I really enjoy the ORV trail system and camping opportunities offered at Green Ridge State Forest. My family and friends enjoy going out accessing the trails in our four wheel drive vehicles and relaxing outdoors in the park. We are members of the Washington metro area CORE (www.core4x4.org) club and the Middle Atlantic Four Wheel Association (www.mafwda.org). We all believe in responsible four wheeling and fully support the Tread Lightly program. We are responsible four wheelers. We try and cleanup the trash and litter we find along the way and leave the trail system in better shape than we found it. As a matter of fact our club, CORE, has team with the Chesapeake Paddlers Association; Greater Baltimore Canoe Club; Patuxent Greenways LLC; and the Patuxent Riverkeeper to cleanup and an illegal dumpsite on the banks of the Patuxent River in Harwood MD. See our write-ups in these events at: Please do what you can to keep four wheeling opportunities, such as Green Ridge, open to the public. Many of us truly care about the forests in the great state of Maryland and try to represent and promote responsible four wheeling.
ORV Comment "If you want to disturb any soil for construction the state requires you to put up all kinds of silt fences and sediment ponds as should be . These trails look worse than most construction sites and all of the are in proximity to waterways we are struggling to restore. Just because its poplar and people want to do dose not mean it should be allowed.
ORV Comment "These things are a muddy mess everyone you look at . Silt and erosion is horrible especially in Green Ridge not to mention the noise. Our state lands are no place for this type of activity . They all need to go. To whom it may concern: To whom it may concern:
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