Durango staff weigh allowing e-bikes where conservation easements and BLM land meet

Aug 18, 2026

Parks staff told council they are exploring limited expansions for class‑1 e‑bike access on some local trails, but said amendments to conservation easements require a net conservation benefit and GOCO and the BLM may require separate approvals, including NEPA for BLM land.

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City parks staff updated the Durango City Council on August 18 about ongoing work to reconcile e-bike access with conservation easement restrictions and adjacent federal land rules.

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