St John’s Rock (aka Savage) Trails Another Update
1. We have been extensively engaged with DNR over an opening date for the trails. The latest I received was “We have not reached substantial completion yet. We will not be able to open by July 6. We are working on our plan and we will share that with you ASAP. We are very close.” “Substantial completion” means the trail contractor has finish all but minor punch list items and control has been returned to DNR. Until then the contractor has exclusive use of the area.
2. DNR has publicly announced that “There is no limit on Day Use reservations without parking.” That means if you ride a tagged dirt bike or vehicle to the trail system, or if you park/camp nearby and ride/drive in, then all you need is a day-use permit and there is no limit on the number of riders/drivers. Of course, you need to legally ride from wherever you are to the trail system. (see http://dnr.maryland.gov/forest
Standby we are close!