Thanks for the comment. When you ask “how do we keep it this way” I gather your asking how we can keep the Albany Trail “summer, non-motorized.” The Forest Service has made a major decision to motorize it, allowing motorbikes. Before they can put their decision into effect trail improvements need to be made to protect for erosion and water clarity. This invovles a few bridges. As I understand it, the money to do so is available through license taxes on atv’s. But it will take a little time.

The only way to stop this rule change now is through the courts. One organization has taken some steps to do this but may need encouragement to continue. I talked with them a month ago. They have many other projects in the works and this one could be passed by. I’d suggest you contact them to urge them on. They are The Biodiversity Conservation Alliance and the web address is: http://www.voiceforthewild.org/

I hope you get a chance to hike all or part of the trail this fall. Let us know how it goes!