by mrfreakinwhite » Tue May 11, 2010 6:32 am
RSG is private property.
The power line company has an easement for their poles.
The land OWNERS have sold a conservation easement to the state, Rich. 2010 is the last season we can wheel there anyway.
Yes, we're losing permission to wheel there. The owners fought to keep it open to us but were given an ultimatum on the deal. No motorized use or no money for the easement. It was a multi-million dollar deal.
It's all done, Rich. RSG is closed in 2011 and if the power co ruins the trail in 2010 than it's over a little sooner.
The owners are not happy about it, either, but we can't financially compete. "Fighting" with the owners - our allies - would only hurt our opportunities with them elsewhere.
The Greenies recently lost a huge fight with the owners over the M&M Trail. The owners kicked their illegally cut trail off their property.
It's a loss, for sure, but it is done.
Mike White
MA Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Committee - 4WD delegate
Massacusetts Recreational Trail Advisory Board - 4WD Delegate
Mohawk 4x4 Adventures - President