Volunteer trail group Rambo asks Parks board to prioritize trails, south‑side connections

May 11, 2026

Rambo and residents urged the Parks and Recreation board to explicitly include existing volunteer-built trails (Grand Hogback, Highlands) in the comprehensive plan and to support prioritized south-side connections such as Ramsey Gulch and the Air Park corridor; Rambo requested clearer next steps and staff assistance on access and easements.

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Resident Steven Arauza told the board that mountain-biking and volunteer trail groups have been central to Rifle's outdoor identity and urged the board to include the Grand Hogback and Highlands trail systems in the comprehensive plan.

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