| Historically, private landowners and outdoor enthusiasts tend to clash. But an access dispute in Cardiff Canyon is bringing unlikely friends together. What's the issue at hand?: The conflict involves a dispute over motorized access on a road crossing both private and Forest Service land. Landowners have used this road to access their properties, but with the lapse of a special use permit, motorized access is now restricted, impacting recreationists and property owners alike. How the groups responded: These groups have formed a coalition to negotiate with the Forest Service, seeking a renewed agreement that respects private property rights while maintaining public access. Negotiations are complicated by jurisdictional issues between federal and county agencies, delaying progress. The outcome aims to balance recreational access with environmental conservation and legal agreements. “We want to provide reasonable access under the law, and we would like to see the recreating public get the opportunity to travel legally on on some sort of access route, whatever that might be, to gain access to national forest that is above the private land.” Dave Whittikiend, supervisor of the Wasatch-Uinta-Cache National Forest said. 🎿 Read more about how Cardiff Canyon has become a touch point for landowners, backcountry skiers, hikers.
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