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The Great Old Broads for Wilderness is a national, grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing, preserving and protecting America's roadless public lands. Today there are Broads of all ages and both genders in every state in the union making their voices heard to protect America's last wild places. Learn More>>

Great Old Broads has recorded evidence of illegal ATV trail construction (cut trees, bladed trails, culverts, bridges, rock cribbing, ATV width gates and stiles over fences, etc.) on BLM land in San Juan County, Utah.  Of particular concern is the Recapture Wash Trail, which has over 30 documented archaeological sites.  Prior to the construction of this trail, vehicular access was very difficult, but it is now easily accessed by ATVs and dirt bikes, and the trail actually runs through several archaeological sites.  Another area of concern is the Hole-In-The-Rock Trail, a steep dugway over Comb Ridge, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Despite attempts by the public to get accurate information on what is occurring, the BLM, in numerous instances, has given incomplete and less than accurate information, has attempted to “cover up” and legitimize these illegal activities, and is receiving considerable pressure from San Juan County and SPEAR (San Juan Public Entry and Access), the local ATV organization, to acquiesce to their demands.  Read More>>