The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is appealing to area mountain bikers to work with the agency on trail creation, rather than constructing illegal trails on public lands, according to a forest service press release issued Wednesday.
New user-constructed mountain bike trails are appearing all over the Lake Tahoe Basin, the forest service said, causing safety concerns, as well as damage to natural and historical resources.
“Forest Service trail crews have located and rehabbed a number of user-created trails in the last few months, and individuals have received notices of violation for constructing trails without a permit,” the press release reads. “This Class B misdemeanor is punishable by up to 6 months in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. Trail builders can also be held responsible for the costs of rehabbing their damage.” … Details