HOT TOPICS! 

BCHA Trail Classification Assistance Program. 

This is the MOST IMPORTANT Thing that BCHA has ever done  per the Chairmen of Back Country Horsemen of America. Part 1 has a video attached to it, make sure you watch the whole video it clarifies the whole process and the reason for it. You may download the PowerPoint’s which do not include the video. Bob, BCHA Web Wrangler.  CLICK HERE to go straight to the Trail Classification Assistance Program page at The Back Country Horsemen of America website.

Weed Free Hay Is the Weed Free Hay requirement a farce?                                                                                     Here is another study that says YES: University of Wisconsin Department of Forest Ecology. This study was commisioned by AERC. AERC, like BCHA, is very active in keeping trails open and maintained. Visit the American Endurance Ride Conference website to learn more.

Lakeview - Hobart Trailhead Access

Lakeview is a nice, older subdivision on the north side of Carson City just west of US Highway 395.               Originally developed in the early 1970's, when this trailhead and easement were already in use, the subdivision is still being developed today. The trailhead is at the west end of Hobart Road.

Below are links to two local video reports on the Lakeview - Hobart Trailhead Access. Also listed below are documents, articles and links to other related Lakeview Trailhead information.

VIDEO: October 30, 2009 County Supervisor Meeting regarding the Lakeview - Hobart Trailhead Access

VIDEO: November 5, 2009 County Supervisor Meeting regarding the Lakeview - Hobart Trailhead Access

News Article: City Parks staff gets green-light to explore park/trailhead combo above Lakeview at the end of Hobart

News Article: The Nevada Appeal, What to do with Lakeview trailhead?

News Article: Parks commission gives go-ahead to Lakeview plan

Document: Notice of Public meeting

Document: Park and Recreation staff meeting

Document: Developement of Lakeview Park meeting

Document: Lakeview Trailhead meeting

Link: Lakeview Park, Carson City

Link: Washoe Valley Trailhead Locator

Link: NDOT Map showing trailheads and historical markers

Link: Lake Tahoe - Nevada State Park

Link: Google map to Hobart Road parking area for Lakeview Trailhead

The next commisioners meeting is scheduled for January 7, 2010 at 8:30am. Please confirm the meeting date and time with the commisioners if you plan to attend.

ATTENTION: The Lakeview Homeowners met with the mayor or the Board of Supervisors and have gotten the project removed from the agenda for Jan. 7. Without the input of equestrians, they have come up with a temporary solution, but we do not yet know what it is. More information as it becomes available.

Please check the Back Country Horsemen of America website for more links, articles and news of interest.