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BLM selects maximum access plan for class one e-bikes on 211 miles of Moab trails

Moab Sun News2 months ago2 months ago

The Bureau of Land Management announced Monday that 211.2 miles of popular mountain bike trails around Moab will open to class 1 e-bikes beginning March 1, 2026, selecting the most expansive option from their environmental analysis. The decision caps nearly a year of public input and continues the sometimes-contentious local debate over e-bike use on trails.

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Grand County Commission meeting, August 19, 2025 – Meeting summary & transcript

Moab Sun News4 months ago4 months ago

Meeting Summary Meeting called to order at 4:30 PM with Chair Winfield announcing three agenda changes: postponing Randy’s Metal CUP to next meeting, pulling the Planning Administrator appointment, and proceeding with audit acceptance…

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Become a Visit with Respect Ambassador with Bears Ears Partnership!

Moab Sun News2 years ago2 years ago

Educate visitors on the trails about visiting sacred cultural sites with respect in Bears Ears National Monument. Become an Ambassador Volunteer to help protect living landscapes for generations to come. Sign up for…

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Moab Trail Marathon returns

Ali Harford3 years ago2 years ago

Every November for 14 years, hundreds of runners have flocked to Moab to participate in the Moab Trail Marathon: a course off Kane Creek road that follows Pritchett Canyon to Hunter Canyon Rim…

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New trail ambassador program launches: Info tables at popular trailheads address impact, safety

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

Standing under a shade tent at the Powerdam Trailhead at Mill Creek on Saturday morning, Anna Sprout explained a “wag bag”—or portable human waste disposal system—to a group of inquisitive kids. The wag…

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Q&A with new Parks, Recreation and Trails Director Annie McVay: McVay is two months into her job with the City of Moab

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

Each day is different at Annie McVay’s new job as Moab’s Parks, Recreation and Trails director, which she started on June 14, 2021. Her role oversees the management and development of all city…

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BLM proposes changes to address human impact in Klondike Bluffs: Proposed rules focus on toilets, camping concerns

Moab Sun News4 years ago4 years ago

The Bureau of Land Management Moab Field Office has announced it is considering new rules to deal with increased impact in the Klondike Bluffs area north of Moab. Dispersed camping and increased visitation…

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Eagle Eye opens: Work on the Raptor Route mountain bike trail system continues

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

“Eagle Eye Trail is now complete and open to the public!” announced Maddie Logowitz, director of the Grand County Active Transportation and Trails Division. The 2.3 mile trail, described as “fast and swoopy,”…

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