It's amazing how people think public lands should only be used in the manner they use them, and will then complain about other users who are doing the same thing they are...
There is a set of etiquette for every sport. Mountain bikers whine about hunters being out there and worry that they will be shot, while any hunter knows to be sure of your target and what is behind it.
People aren't supposed to ride mountain bikes when trails are muddy or wet, and while there will always be [bleep] of every type, most new riders who just got into a growing sport may not realize it.
It's no different than new hunters failing to realize that it is rude to walk down a game trail with a truck parked in front of it when they get there late.
The appropriate thing to do would be to contact local mountain bike clubs and make sure they are passing the message along, and see if trail signs can be updated with that information.
It would be great if websites where people go to find out about these areas would post "rules for responsible use" for every type of recreation.
Mountain bikers here take better care of the trails than the government does, and organize workdays to maintain them and pick up trash.
Also keep in mind that when public lands are on the verge of being sold or turned into "preserves" that are basically cut off to any form of recreation, the more people who are vocal about keeping them open, the better.
Last edited by Gatogrizz27; 10/24/16.
