Doe Mountain Mt. city, Tn May allow Jeeps

[Lowrange2]

Sorry if this is a repost but I think it's a great opportunity. Cross posting this from another forum.

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Can we get a little help from our friends to make this happen!

http://www.doemountain.org/

Due in part to NC4x4 member response to the surveymonkey survey, Ben Farmer, a planning Consultant from Nashville who has been hired to develop a management plan for this area, will recommend that the Doe Mountain Recreation Authority allow "full size" OHV vehicles on the Doe Mountain OHV trails. This is a positive development but not a done deal.

DO THIS IF YOU WANT TO RIDE DOE MOUNTAIN!

Go here: http://www.doemountain.org/contact-us/

Enter your information. In the "Comment" box say that you are a Jeep or Toyota truck (whatever) driver and that you encourage them to open access for "full size" OHV vehicles. Tell them how often you plan to go, how much money you plan to spend (gas, food, motel, fees, parts, camping supplies, etc), how many people you will bring. Basically show them the economic impact of allowing full size OHV use. Mention that it has been estimated that the town of Murphy, NC experienced a $4 million dollar loss in economic impact as a result of the Upper Tellico OHV area closure!

 

[Lowrange2]

Doe Mountain is a multi-use family-oriented outdoor recreation area in the beautiful mountains of Northeast Tennessee. Doe Mountain is a range that runs approximately eight miles between the town of Mountain City, Tennessee and the headwaters of Watagua Lake, the highest lake in the TVA system. The recreation area contains approximately 8,600 acres of mostly forested land criss-crossed by miles of roads and trails built for the mining and logging activities that once took place on the mountain. These historical roads and trails are forming the backbone of the multi-use trail system that will be the centerpiece of Doe Mountain recreation. The State of Tennessee purchased Doe Mountain in May 2012 and established the Doe Mountain Recreation Authority (DMRA) to manage Doe Mountain. The DMRA is charged with preparing a master plan for Doe Mountain; conserving the land, waters, and wildlife of Doe Mountain; and fostering economic development through recreational opportunities on the mountain.

With the initial opening of Doe Mountain on November 9, 2013, we will have approximately 25-30 miles of trails open for OHV use. We are working to add equestrian and mountain biking in the Spring, at which time the majority of the trails are will be multi-use, meaning all users will be using common trails. The DMRA is hoping to expand the trail options and to develop some specific use trails over the next year.

We also hope to offer other recreational opportunities after input from the master planning process. The master planning process is currently underway and persons wishing information on the process or wishing to participate may do so through DoeMountainDestination on Facebook.

Doe Mountain will complement other local destinations, including the Virginia Creeper Trail, the Appalachian Trail, the ski and golfing resorts of Western North Carolina, and Watagua Lake. We hope to appeal to a wide range of outdoor enthusiasts, from beginners to the experienced. Long term success, however, will depend on funding, volunteers, and visitors who enjoy what Doe Mountain and upper East Tennessee have to offer. Please come, explore, and have a good time!

 

[highspeed]

Talking about beautiful country! Mountain City is one of my favorite towns. BTW I am a huge fan of Applachian Culture. We need to get a ride up there and check it out. I have family east of Johnson City TN and would love a reason to go up there to see them.

 

[Lowrange2]

Yeah, I'd love to see more public trails opened. Write them a letter and tell them all about it!

 

[Ghost]

This is currently ATV only. I sent a message in from NC4x4. I would encourage everyone to send one in. Let them know we want to wheel there and we will spend money to go there. Callantee was in this area and it was one of my favorite places for a weekend of challenging wheeling!

 

[Georgia Mike]

Done!
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[Cnickgo]

i tried contacting them in their planning stages to discuss full size OHV usage, with no avail. I wanted to offer /SEC support. I'll try again. Mountain City is only 30 minutes away from me I would love to have trails their again.

 

[98xjraleigh]

I sent them off an email about a month ago trying to arrange a way to get a group put to volunteer with trail building and never heard back .

 

[Lowrange2]

Looks like they're listening. Now looks like a good time to dive in head first!

 

[highspeed]

Looks like they're listening. Now looks like a good time to dive in head first!

Whats going on? They are listening to you or people in general? Previous posts suggested otherwise.

 

[Lowrange2]

Whats going on? They are listening to you or people in general? Previous posts suggested otherwise.

I meant that the council appears to be listening to requests for more OHV access.

 

[highspeed]

I meant that the council appears to be listening to requests for more OHV access.

Oh Ok, I thought you had some inside information that the others did not have.


I guess the best thing to do is bug them until they listen!