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Trailhead Access For Sale by the US Forest Service
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Hikers were surprised by a new parking fee at some trailheads recently after the US Forest Service sold access to a third party concessioner. • ✅ Amazon Picks: https://amzn.to/3VAVECC • ➡️ Followup: https://youtube.com/live/OPB_Zt-qj6M?... • 📜 The Law: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/te... • 📧 Contact ANF here: https://bit.ly/4dWHkLX • 👀 LATEST GEAR LIST: https://hikingguy.com/best-hiking-gear/ • ✅ Good Resource: https://westernslopenofee.org • ♥️ SAY THANKS: https://hikingguy.com/support-hiking-... • 🌎 Bucket List Hikes You Should Try: • https://bit.ly/bucket-list-hikes • 👀Subscribe For New Hike Guide Videos • / @hikingguy • 👍Monthly Email For New Hike Updates: • https://hikingguy.com/newsletter/ • 🎆Instagram For Insider Hike Info: • / hikingguy_com • #liberty #freedom #government • @usdaForestService @MountainHighResort • • Imagine arriving at a familiar trailhead in a national forest, only to be greeted by a new face demanding a parking fee. This bewildering scenario is now a reality in Southern California, where third-party companies are charging for parking at trailheads. Traditionally, the National Forest Service has required an Adventure Pass or similar permits across the country to offset maintenance costs. However, the introduction of third-party fees is unprecedented and raises significant concerns. • National forests, unlike national parks, are managed for multiple uses, including recreation, logging, and mining. Historically, commercial activities like ski resorts have leased land from the Forest Service, operating within a well-understood framework. The recent move by Mountain High, a concessionaire, to charge for parking at trailheads such as Vincent Gap, marks a troubling shift. This new fee, ostensibly for janitorial and landscaping services, feels like a slap in the face to hikers who already support forest maintenance through existing permits. • This shift is compounded by a lack of communication and transparency. Efforts to reach the Angeles National Forest and Mountain High for clarification have gone unanswered. Meanwhile, informal reports suggest that more concessions might be solicited, potentially leading to a fragmented system requiring multiple permits for different trailheads along the Angeles Crest Highway. This fragmentation not only complicates access but also poses safety risks, as hikers may be forced to park along narrow, winding roads, endangering themselves and others. • Legally, the Forest Service can charge fees only if certain amenities are provided, as per a settlement following a lawsuit challenging the Adventure Pass. This arrangement allows for fee-free parking within half a mile of facilities. However, the practicality of this solution is questionable, given the hazardous conditions along the Angeles Crest Highway. Some hikers have managed to avoid fees by asserting their rights under the settlement terms, but this workaround is far from ideal. • The commercialization of trailhead access by third parties represents a concerning development. It undermines the principles of public land use, burdens the hiking community, and creates potential safety hazards. This shift deserves scrutiny and opposition to preserve the integrity of our national forests.
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