Upper Tellico OHV Area permanently CLOSED

[mudtoy67]

Final decisions released today from the USFS regarding the Tellico OHV Area. The closure is being upheld.:(

You can download the decision documents here:

http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/nepa/tusquitee/tellico.htm

Check out the pdf titled "Response to Comments". They pretty much discount the environmental study that SWFWDA performed based on "engineers have differing opinions".:angry:

[uglyota]

Sounds a bit like what happened to Lefthand Canyon up here. Sucks. I have always wanted to get out to Tellico

[Busa]

not worth the drive.

[tommy53002]

There is still an appeal period (i think 45 days?).... but don't think it will make a difference.....

[BMFScout]

not worth the drive.

see, I went to Moab that year! :flipoff2: