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New members introduced as Emery County Trails Committee previews busy spring rally season
Summary
The Emery County Trails Committee approved minutes and welcomed new members, heard details about a late‑April dirt‑bike rally that draws hundreds and fills Green River hotels, and reviewed how tourism (TRT) and grant funds support trail crews and outreach.
The Emery County Trails Committee opened its Feb. 3 meeting by approving corrected minutes and introducing several new members before turning to event and program updates.
Josh White, who identified himself as representing dirt-bike interests, said the annual rally draws large numbers of participants and volunteer guides, creating a significant tourism boost for Green River. "We fill up all the hotels at Green River every year," he said, adding an estimate of "250 plus" riders and roughly 29 guides across about 18 routes. Andy Gordon, board member for Castle Country OHV, described similar outreach and an April poker-ride near Cedar Mountain designed to pair recreation with trail-safety education.
Committee members emphasized that the Trails Committee operates under the county's tourism/transient room tax (TRT) structure; one committee member summarized that TRT funding and state or federal grants are combined to run crew operations and buy equipment. That governance and funding structure, they said, is why committee projects aim to support both visitors and locals.
Why it matters: The rally and related events are a major local draw, bringing both economic benefit to Green River businesses and management obligations for trails and parking. Committee members said they use events as outreach opportunities to teach responsible trail use so that access is preserved.
Committee takeaway and next steps: Members asked event organizers to share final dates, routes and insurance paperwork with the committee and county staff so public‑safety and permitting requirements can be met before the events.
