Rich County Trails

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

GARDEN CITY, Utah.  December 10, 2015.  Mitch Poulson from the Bear Lake Regional Commission appeared before the City Council to inform them of all of the work being done in Rich County concerning trails planning.  He noted that a map has been created showing the various trails that are currently available as well as other areas where trails may be created.  Currently, the effort is made to try and keep most of the trails on public property as much as possible.

He noted that trails are important, especially in the summer months when there are so many people in the area.  There is one trail that is used frequently by individuals that goes from Garden City to Randolph.  Poulsen is trying to work with the various cities within the County to help with trails.  There always seems to be a need for more maintenance along the trails.  Hopefully, anyone interested will let him know what they would be willing to do to help..

Mitch Poulson noted that an extension is currently planned for the bike/walking path location on the south end of the lake.  It is to be extended north from the current path to the First Point boat launch area.  It will be paid for by some grant monies from Rocky Mountain Power and from Rich County.  The County will also do some of the excavation and clearing the area where the path will go.

It was noted that the South Eden Ranchers have requested that the sewer line on the east side of the Lake be extended to and beyond their area.  Poulsen thought that perhaps the laying of this line could be tied into the trail system to extend it further north.    A resolution has been passed for annexation of this area into the sewer district.  The line will cover an additional two-and-a-half miles to get it to the South Eden area.  Eventually, however, it will need to go to the Idaho Line.