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Why not the Great Plains National Scenic Trail (the "PT") - Canada thru the wonderous plains through Guadalupe Mountains National Park to Big Ben National Park via the Davis Mountains?
Wonder how water availability will be on this route?
Could you pay to have water cache/placements along the trail? I think this service is available in Big Bend, but not sure .
Why not take a slightly different approach and create a shared-use trail? Mountain bike groups have made major contributions to the nearly complete Arizona Trail project -- likely the leading user group for volunteer service. In such a sparsely populated region it would certainly be advantagous to be inclusive.
Shared-use trails unite people, while single-use trails divide them.
Mark, I'm on the road, so can't consult my notes, but I believe the intention is that this would be open to bikes. Perhaps I could haved used a better descriptor than "foot path."
Should be an interesting time in DC, Kurt. Hope to hear what you have to report.
Welcome news -- thanks for the update. The term "foot path" definitely implies a single-user emphasis to me, but maybe I'm hypersensitive!
The intention is to create a non-motorized trail, so bikes would definitely be a part of the mix.
Wow, what a brilliant idea!
The Great Plains are beautiful in their own way. I enjoy the vast vistas every time I'm somewhere in their midst.
An amibitious vision to preserve a dissapearing national treasure. It takes the passion of persons like Steve Meyers to push these critical long term goals of national and global significance. Others are here to rally around and help you Teewinot.
Yes! Let's do it.
Congrats to Steve for all of his progress on making this a reality! The temperate grassland ecosystem is one of the least protected habitats on the planet - and getting the public out to see what a beautiful, diverse place it is will be an essential part of its conservation.
Fantastic idea! While I'm a big fan of the Rocky Mountain Trail, this would be super for those who don't want to trek along at altitude. The Great Plains need preservation (and appreciation). I will be following this closely.
Thanks to everyone who commented here! I am encouraged by the support and enthusiasm that has been shown toward this effort. Onward with the Great Plains Trail!
Yes I agree, have it go through Gaudelupe NP to Big Bend up to Emory Peak, to the South Rim trail then to the Rio Grande and maybe continue across the Border crossing into Boquillas, Mexico for the Southern terminus. That hike would be epic!