Reading over this it seems odd to me.
So, those in the know, know the trails are closed, but those not in the know have to search high and low and will likely find no info about trails being closed so that when they ride, those in the know are upset that those not in the know don't know the trails are closed and that they rode.
Seems to me like a broken process. Most of the places I ride mountain bikes and dirt bikes have websites or facebook pages where it's pretty big and clear and in your face that the trails are closed. Also most usually will have obvious signage stating the fact.
I personally haven't ridden SHNF myself so I can't speak about how things work, but I've certainly considered coming down with my son. Reading all of this I can say that now I'd be tempted to not care about it and go ride elsewhere if I have to worry about riding in areas that I'm not supposed to be in but it isn't clear and I'm due for fines or bashing if I do.
So, those in the know, know the trails are closed, but those not in the know have to search high and low and will likely find no info about trails being closed so that when they ride, those in the know are upset that those not in the know don't know the trails are closed and that they rode.
Seems to me like a broken process. Most of the places I ride mountain bikes and dirt bikes have websites or facebook pages where it's pretty big and clear and in your face that the trails are closed. Also most usually will have obvious signage stating the fact.
I personally haven't ridden SHNF myself so I can't speak about how things work, but I've certainly considered coming down with my son. Reading all of this I can say that now I'd be tempted to not care about it and go ride elsewhere if I have to worry about riding in areas that I'm not supposed to be in but it isn't clear and I'm due for fines or bashing if I do.