THIS IS IT! 20 YEARS IN THE MAKING! YOUR COMMENTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN!

More than 20 years of advocacy has brought about a significant change within the Cherokee National Forest for legal access to the Buffalo Mountain trails in the Unaka District. Throughout the life of mountain biking advocacy in the Tri-Cities, access to these non-system trails has been a key priority. These efforts have resulted in an environmental study to allow for the trails to be adopted by the Forest Service and assisted by SORBA Tri-Cities in all maintenance efforts. We are extremely supportive of the proposal to legitimize the 5.05 miles of shared-use trails and your written support is needed for us to solidify the 20-year effort.

In your own words, tell the Forest Service that you:

Are a mountain biker, hiker, trail runner, angler, or hunter;

Are supportive of SORBA Tri-Cities and mountain biking within the region, particularly in the Cherokee National Forest;

Are supportive of the mountain bike and hiking trails proposal to legitimize 5.05 miles of trails on Buffalo Mountain;

Are supportive and appreciative of the Forest Service’s efforts to help create much-needed backcountry trail experiences

The Forest Service is doing a lot of work with very limited resources so remember to thank them for the work they do!

Direct Link to the Project Page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53858

Comments

Reference “Buffalo Mountain Bike Trails Project” in your subject line if you’re emailing your comments or on the envelope if you’re replying by mail.

Written, facsimile, hand-delivered, oral, and electronic comments concerning this action will be accepted until 11 :59 pm July 14, 2018.

If mailing, send your comments to:

Ms. Leslie Morgan, District Ranger

4900 Asheville Hwy SR70

Greeneville, TN 37743

The office business hours for those submitting hand-delivered comments are: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Email comments to: comments-southern-cherokee-nolichucky-unaka@fs.fed.us