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From:Leslie Stanley <
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Nighttime Use of Open Space
Regarding opening up some Open Spaces to Night Hiking:
I used to work out in the morning before daylight. I felt confident running on level paths, dirt or concrete, but would not have felt that way on dirt trails that rose and fell. So
I
don’t picture nighttime visitors running. And I don’t imagine these people will be walking, simply because at night you can’t see the scenery, so what’s the point?
I DO imagine they’ll be riding bicycles on the trails, using a strong headlight, and skidding around the turns. And I DO imagine they’ll enjoy sitting around a small fire, drinking
wine or whatever. Neither of these activities sounds good for our Open Spaces!
In addition to these concerns, I feel: 1) People moving around in the evening will eventually chase all the wildlife away; and 2) This useage is contrary to the wishes of whoever
donated Open Space to SLO in the first place.
I strongly recommend leaving the rules as they are. There are enough people violating them now. I see headlamps moving around Bishop Peak every single night.
Sincerely,
--Leslie Stanley
San Luis Obispo
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