In continuation of its Outstanding Trails program, BFGoodrich® Tires announced six new trails for 2008. Over the past two years, the Outstanding Trails program has recognized 11 off-road trails in 10 states and one in Canada. Launched in 2006, the Outstanding Trails program is dedicated to the responsible use, and preservation of, off-road trails while providing aid in the trails' conservation efforts.
In 2007, the BLM required the San Diego 4 Wheelers to obtain an archeological study of the area and trails before they would give them a permit to hold the annual Superstition Mountains event. The San Diego 4 spent countless hours attending meetings and writing letters in order to obtain the funding necessary to conduct these studies. Funding was finally granted by the folks at Imperial County, who in their wisdom, continue to see the value that the OHV recreationist adds to their community.
A lot of hard work went into mapping all the trails in the Superstition Mountains by the San Diego 4 Wheelers, and meeting with BLM, state and county officials.
"This is the grassroots work that is done by countless clubs and club members across the country that often goes unrecognized. That is why this Outstanding Trails program is such a great partnership between BFGoodrich and United Four Wheel Drive Associations" said Todd Ockert, Director of Environmental Affairs for United Four Wheel Drive Associations.
Superstition Mountains is located in beautiful southern California, near San Diego.
Superstition Mountains is a 13,000-acre open area that presents an array of challenging off-road riding opportunities from sand dunes to rocks to mud hills. The trail has been classified by many as "demanding" and attracts skilled off-roaders.
United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA) is the leading representative for four wheel drive enthusiasts. UFWDA is a group of individuals, clubs, state, regional, provincial and national associations and businesses in the United States and around the world; our members span the globe from the U.S. and Canada, New Zealand, Australia, England, Japan, South Africa, and Iceland. If you would like more information on how you can be a part of this effort contact United Four Wheel Drive Associations today at 14525 SW Millikan Way #22622, Beaverton, OR 97005-2343, 1-800-448-3932 or visit www.ufwda.org.
Todd Ockert
Director of Environmental Affairs
United Four Wheel Drive Associations
http://landuse@ufwda.org
