MyFoxBoston.com reports that snare wires have been strung across several mountain bike trails in Massachusetts. The Department of Conservation and Recreation has been posting warnings to trail users about these booby traps which have been set, notifying trail users that these snare wires could cause serious bodily harm, and I would add, even death.
So far the snares have been discovered at four different trail systems across the state: Franklin State Forest, Wrentham State Forest, F. Gilbert Hills State Forest, and Freetown State Forest. However, it would behoove all Massachusetts mountain bikers to ride carefully, as the perpetrator has not been apprehended.
Anyone who has information to help the investigation can contact the 24 Hour Environmental Police at 1-800-632-8075, or the DCR’s Park Watch Hotline at 1-866-759-2824.
People never cease to amaze me.
When did become ok to sabotage trails? This trend is extremely concerning, not all mountain bikers ride like Aaron Gwin in the DH World Cup… Most of us have trail manners and abide by the rules of right of way. The snares could injure animals, equestrians, trail runners…
Might be helpful to set up some infrared trail cams at some spots and by parking areas to catch who ever is doing this as they’re most likely setting this up at night.
My feelings wouldn’t be hurt if some mountain bikers caught this piece of human waste and launched it into the traps at around 20mph.