HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/16/2023 Item 7d, Otto
Garrett Otto <
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Subject:Righetti Hill Trail
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Dear Council,
I would like to voice my support in maintaining the Righetti Hill trail open to biking and hiking. The current set of trails
we have in town are quite technical especially for beginner and young riders. My 4 year old is gaining confidence on his
bike and I am starting to introduce him to riding on trails. Righetti would be a great place for him to build his skills, all
without having to get in a car to access the trailhead thanks to the RRST (and its future extension).
As an experienced rider, I will not be using this trail for my regular mountain bike outings. I would opt for some of many
other trails that have longer segments and more features that I would rather ride. There is a pretty low chance of this
becoming the "go to location" for experienced riders in the area, so usage will likely be limited to new and young riders,
or nearby residents looking for a quick exercise after work.
Closing the trail to mountain bike use as a preemptive step to avoid some feared conflict seems unnecessary and has
more potential to create animosity between trail users. SLO has some great natural features that many want to enjoy,
and we can all share the trails while doing it.
Cheers,
Garrett
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