Quote Originally Posted by bmccasland View Post
Just a stray thought...
Does the local MTB community do anything to help build warm fuzzy relationships with the parks? Like volunteer to do trail maintenance, pick up litter, and any other list of odd jobs that parks desparately need volunteers to do because most are understaffed? Or do they just want to go for a ride and expect someone else to do it? Coming from a parks background it always helps if a user group volunteers at the park.
There is absolutely a huge component of the local MTB community who put in many, many hours doing volunteer work, trail maintenence and such. Each area has a liaison to the park headquarters to coordinate voluteer efforts, schedule trail days, and - importantly - keep cyclists OFF the trails when conditions are bad.

I agree with Tam.....even if it is a cry-wolf, it's best for those in Annapolis to know that the state park system has a vocal, involved, user group.