US EditionStorms tore up two of America’s most iconic trails. Federal cuts have disrupted repairs
- Federal cuts and storms are disrupting trail repairs in California and on the East Coast.
- President Trump's administration downsized the government, impacting remote backcountry trails.
- Wildfires, intense storms, and nearly 500 miles damaged by Hurricane Helene worsened trail conditions.
- Justin Kooyman said, "Hikers will be crawling, navigating, working their way through downed trees across the trail that won't get cut out."
- Less trail work increases dangers, exacerbates conditions, and may ultimately increase costs.
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Kingsport Times-News
Johnson City PressFederal cuts disrupt repairs to two of America's most iconic trails
CAMPO, Calif. — Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is a challenge, especially for adventurers making the entire run from Southern California to Canada, and Eric Kipperman’s job is to greet them at the start and lay bare the difficulties ahead.
Federal cuts disrupt repairs of America’s iconic trails
CAMPO: Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is a challenge, especially for adventurers making the entire run from Southern California to Canada, and Eric Kipperman’s job is to greet them at the start and lay bare the difficulties ahead. He has lately begun warning that the journey may be even tougher. Following cuts by the Trump administration, plans to clear downed trees and
Storms tore up two of America's most iconic trails -- and federal cuts have disrupted repairs
Hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail. (Courtesy Pacific Crest Trail Association) Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is a challenge, especially for adventurers making the entire run from Southern California to Canada, and Eric Kipperman’s job is to greet them at the start and lay bare the difficulties ahead. He has lately begun warning that the journey may be even tougher. Following cuts by the Trump administration, plans to clear downed trees and rebui…
Hikers face tougher terrain through Oregon as federal cuts hit Pacific Crest Trail
Federal cuts and climate impacts are straining both the Pacific Crest and Appalachian Trails, leading to rougher terrain, delayed repairs and safety concerns for hikers across the West and East Coasts.
Storms tore up two of America’s most iconic trails. Federal cuts have disrupted repairs
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail that runs through three western states is already challenging. Now the grueling journey may become even tougher this year due to federal cuts.
Advocacy groups say federal cutbacks threaten very existence of Pacific Crest and Appalachian trails
CAMPO, Calif. — Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is a challenge, especially for adventurers making the entire run from Southern California to Canada, and Eric Kipperman’s job is to greet them at the start and lay bare the difficulties ahead. Read more...
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