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Why Trail Access Matters: Supporting the Fight to Keep Public Lands Open

Rick SMITH |

At Vector Kinetic, we believe that having access to public lands and backcountry trails is one of the most important parts of the overlanding and 4x4 lifestyle. That’s why we’re proud to support organizations that work hard to keep those trails open for responsible recreation.One group doing important work in this space is CORE, a volunteer-driven 4x4 advocacy organization focused on protecting off-road trails, especially in Colorado and Utah.The Current Fight to Reopen Moab TrailsRecently, CORE has been heavily involved in efforts to reopen over 300 miles of trails northwest of Moab, Utah, in the Labyrinth Rims / Gemini Bridges area. Popular routes that were closed include Hey Joe Canyon, Hell Roaring Canyon, Mashed Potatoes, Day Canyon Point, Dead Cow Loop, 10 Mile Canyon, and several scenic Green River overlooks.These closures have impacted many in the off-road community. CORE, along with partner organizations, continues to push for a more balanced approach to public land management through advocacy, public comments, and legal efforts.In their recent video, CORE explains the situation in detail and shows how the 4x4 community can submit effective comments to the BLM during the current review period.
Watch the full video here:

Moab 4x4 Trails – Help Us Reopen Closed Road
Why Vector Kinetic Supports COREWe believe strongly in responsible trail access and multiple-use management of our public lands. That’s why Vector Kinetic proudly supports CORE in their mission to keep trails open through trail maintenance, education, stewardship, and advocacy.By backing organizations like CORE, we hope to help ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy the same backcountry experiences we do today.About CORE (Keep Trails Open)CORE is a 4x4 advocacy group dedicated to keeping off-road trails open in Colorado and Utah. They focus on trail maintenance (having adopted 14 trails in Central Colorado), volunteer workdays, education, stewardship, and working with land managers such as the US Forest Service and BLM.

Their mission is to keep trails open through action, adoption, awareness, stewardship, education, and collaboration with multiple user groups. CORE operates entirely with volunteers, and all membership dues and donations go directly toward trail projects, maintenance, and defending access.You can learn more about their work and how to support them at:
https://www.keeptrailsopen.com/
Final ThoughtsPublic land access is something we all need to help protect. We’re grateful for the tireless efforts of CORE and similar groups who do the hard work on the front lines.If you care about keeping trails open, we encourage you to watch the video, submit a comment, and consider supporting CORE directly.Have you been affected by trail closures in Colorado or Utah? Which trails are special to you? Feel free to share in the comments below.Tread lightly and keep exploring,
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