Environmental groups sue to stop Mt Hood MTB Park

[Greg Heil ✓ supporter]

I think I hate these people:

Four environmental groups sued the U.S. Forest Service today over its decision to allow the Timberline ski area to build a lift-assisted mountain biking "skills park" on Mount Hood.
The lawsuit says the 17 miles of trails on the lower ski slopes, designed for use from July to October, would increase erosion into the sensitive headwaters of Still Creek and the West Fork of the Salmon River. It would also disturb summer recreation such as hiking and wildflower viewing, the groups charge, spread noxious weeds and disturb wildlife, including elk, that rely on high alpine meadows during calving season.

Timberline would install bike carriers on the Jeff Flood chairlift, its newest lift, and install jumps and other skill features along the trails. RLK and Company, the resort’s longtime operator, has said the trails would have a full-time maintenance crew.

RLK proposed the project in 2010. Mt. Hood National Forest Supervisor Christopher Worth approved the park in November after two years of review that included an environmental assessment and 1,200 public comments.

Read more here: http://www.oregonlive.com/environment/i … to_st.html

[schwim ✓ supporter]

It’s the American way. Tie up your opponents in court and try to not run out of money before they do.

[gar29]

Hey, I only go for the wild flower viewing 😏

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