Rancho Mirage looking to close trail access

[halhiker]

I am usually opposed to closing access to trails but this is the one instance where I actually support the closure of a trailhead. There are viable alternatives and there is nothing of scenic or historical interest to justify leaving this trailhead open. The sooner they close it the better.

http://www.mydesert.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a ... luckcommen

[MikeCaAlaska]

The Desert Sun only touched on a portion of what really is happening. The State Department of Fish and Game will be closing off a significant portion of bump and grind within the next few months due to bighorn habitat.

The recent trail re-route from behind the Desert Crossing shopping mall will be the new "bump and grind" trail but only climbing 700 feet over about a 4 mile loop. New trails maps will be out in a few weeks.