When there were fewer of us in our mountain towns, trails used to be a guarantee for finding solace. But in communities with rapidly rising numbers of people, there are increasing conflicts among different users, off-leash pets chasing wildlife or leaving behind waste and even break-ins at trailheads. Where do we go from here?  Photo courtesy Pixabay free-use license
When there were fewer of us in our mountain towns, trails used to be a guarantee for finding solace. But in communities with rapidly rising numbers of people, there are increasing conflicts among different users, off-leash pets chasing wildlife or leaving behind waste and even break-ins at trailheads. Where do we go from here? Photo courtesy Pixabay free-use license