ArmyOfNone
Well-Known Member
so my assessment of the meeting is at six mile there should not be much to worry about. I learned quite a bit about the history of the area which was interesting.
Apparently six mile is not being used for what it was designated for. Many years back it was to be a reservoir site but the plans never followed through. The state took a bunch of land from farmers in the area. Some, most, very elderly are still pissed off about it.
From what was said this plan in reference to six mile is to keep everything the same, officially put the trails from the rt 27 side on the map, and hopefully expand on the near 3,000 acres the park has to offer.
They did talk of a bike path running north and south, but that shouldnt have much of an effect on much (hopefully).
I learned also that us mountain bikers and equestrians seem to enjoy the same types of trails. They all seemed to enjoy the work that has been done at the park. There were also no negative comments directed towards six mile.
From the sounds of it, if we can establish a group or JORBA chapter ideally, i think they may let us do what we want with the place. I think there are some hang ups or they could arise becuase six mile is on state owned property.
They are also looking into the stoning that was layed down and the removal of the logs. They were unaware of anything going on.
This was my first time attending something of this sort. It was a fun eye opening experience. There were some people who were really pissed off about some of the proposed routes. Another good thing was i feel there was a general feeling that unpaved, unstoned, natural trails were the best route to go. I left feeling a bit less concerned, but i could be naive.
Im sure that J can elaborate or clarify some things as well.
Apparently six mile is not being used for what it was designated for. Many years back it was to be a reservoir site but the plans never followed through. The state took a bunch of land from farmers in the area. Some, most, very elderly are still pissed off about it.
From what was said this plan in reference to six mile is to keep everything the same, officially put the trails from the rt 27 side on the map, and hopefully expand on the near 3,000 acres the park has to offer.
They did talk of a bike path running north and south, but that shouldnt have much of an effect on much (hopefully).
I learned also that us mountain bikers and equestrians seem to enjoy the same types of trails. They all seemed to enjoy the work that has been done at the park. There were also no negative comments directed towards six mile.
From the sounds of it, if we can establish a group or JORBA chapter ideally, i think they may let us do what we want with the place. I think there are some hang ups or they could arise becuase six mile is on state owned property.
They are also looking into the stoning that was layed down and the removal of the logs. They were unaware of anything going on.
This was my first time attending something of this sort. It was a fun eye opening experience. There were some people who were really pissed off about some of the proposed routes. Another good thing was i feel there was a general feeling that unpaved, unstoned, natural trails were the best route to go. I left feeling a bit less concerned, but i could be naive.
Im sure that J can elaborate or clarify some things as well.