Help determine the future of popular trails like the IMBA Epic Southern Traverse during the George Washington National Forest forest plan update. The process, which is restarting after a year-long lull, features five public meetings, July 14 through July 28, to identify management needs for the forest. Mountain bikers packed the house last year and we need you to attend these meetings and voice support for more and better singletrack.
George Washington singletrack faces real threats, including trail-to-road conversions to support mineral leasing and closures due to budget cuts or management changes. But we have a lot to gain: miles of new loop trails, protected access for bicycles, a larger trails budget and improved trail restoration after fires.
This forest plan will guide management actions for 15-20 years, making it imperative that mountain bikers are at the table when important decisions are made. Let’s make sure we are as closely involved in speaking for better singletrack as we were last spring.
Being an effective participant is easy and doesn’t require a lot of time. An IMBA representative will be present at each public meeting to share talking points and explain the forest planning process. All you need to do it show up.
Join the Pre-Meeting Rides
IMBA advocates will be leading group rides at 1pm before each public meeting. All are invited to join as we sample some of the more than 1,000 miles of trail open to bicycles in the George Washington National Forest. Email Chris Scott for meeting locations and other details.
Public Meeting Schedule (also available online)
Monday, July 14 (7-9pm)
Peter Muhlenberg Middle School
1251 Susan Ave, Woodstock, VA 22664
Tuesday, July 15 (7-9pm)
Rockbridge County High School
143 Greenhouse Rd, Lexington, VA 24450
Wednesday, July 16 (7-9pm)
East Hardy Middle School
238 Cougar Dr, Baker, WV 26801
Friday, July 18 (7-9pm)
Augusta County Goverment Center
18 Government Center Ln, Verona, VA 24482
Monday, July 28 (7-9pm)
Hot Springs Presbyterian Church
7433 Sam Snead Hwy, Hot Springs, VA, 24445
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