Low Snow Levels Have Off-Road Vehicles Venturing into Closed Gifford-Pinchot Roads |
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| Written by KELA-AM |
| Thursday, February 04, 2010 |
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( RANDLE ) – The Gifford-Pinchot National Forest says people in four wheel drive vehicles are ignoring closed road signs. It seems the low snowfall amounts this year are attracting people to areas which normally are impassible at this time of year. Officials say some of the roads are closed for the winter range of elk and deer. The winter recreation road closure extends until April 1, which bans vehicles from certain roads. -- |
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"The damage that has been done in (Carnage Canyon) from vehicles going off-route and being irresponsible is devastating. If people follow the rules, the trail should be sustainable." -- Brian Rasmussen, recreation planner for the Boulder Ranger District, "U.S. Forest Service, off-road vehicle clubs building course in Lefthand Canyon," Longmont Times Call (12/18/08) |








