Plans for Reiter Foothills upset off-road users

Plans for Reiter Foothills upset off-road users

A meeting is planned tonight to discuss Reiter Foothills, where the state is planning to rework a network of trails.

By Andy Rathbun

Herald Writer

MONROE — State officials could be in for a bumpy ride as they try to sell the off-road community on a plan to redevelop Reiter Foothills.

Officials want to win public support for the plan, but they are braced for some resistance during a public meeting in Monroe tonight.

“People will tend to be skeptical of government to begin with,” said Mark Mauren, an assistant division manager with the Department of Natural Resources. “They’re fearful of losing opportunities.”

Granted, riders can point to some clear losses in the future. As part of the new plan, the state will shut down Reiter Foothills on Nov. 2. Officials will use the full closure to rework the trails on a smaller piece of land.

Some in the off-roading community already are crying foul, including Ed Husmann, who was appointed by Sultan to attend meetings on the proposed action.

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