They Can Close A Trail By Pretending It Never Existed | Waypoints | Ep 148
About this episode
JD and Chad discuss off-road access, trail advocacy, and the future of public lands.
JD sits down with Chad Hixon, Executive Director of the Trails Preservation Alliance, for a deep conversation about off-road access, single-track trails, public lands, trail closures, and the future of motorized recreation. Chad shares how growing up in Howard, Colorado, a lifetime of motorcycles, kayaking, skiing, and stewardship eventually led him into full-time trail advocacy. The episode digs into the origins of TPA, the importance of single-track and two-track connectivity, and why Jeep trails, dirt bike routes, ATV access, and public land roads are all tied together. JD and Chad also break down the Public Lands Access Restoration Act, MVUM confusion, Hackett Gulch, trail signage, volunteer agreements, and why national groups and local clubs both need support. If you care about trail access advocacy and keeping public lands open for future generations, this one is worth your time. 📍Trails and Destinations ● Hackett Gulch, Colorado ● Metal Masher, Moab, Utah ● Moab Area Trails ● Pike & San Isabel National Forests Motorized Travel Management 🛠️ Gear and Tools ● Motor Vehicle Use Maps — MVUMs ● Stay The Trail Interactive OHV Map ● Trailsoffroad ● Starlink 🚙 Community…
People in this episode
Host: JD Marshall
Guest: Chad Hixon
Topics covered
- off-road access
- trail closures
- public lands
- motorized recreation
- trail advocacy
- single-track trails
Keywords
- trail access
- motorized recreation
- public lands
- single-track trails
- trail closures
- advocacy
- MVUM
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Trails Preservation Alliance, BlueRibbon Coalition, Ride With Respect, CORE
Places: Howard, Colorado, Hackett Gulch, Colorado, Moab, Utah, Pike & San Isabel National Forests
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