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The Pacific Southwest Region of the US Forest Service is closing recreational access to all National Forests in California, with the exception of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, starting today due to ongoing and potential future wild fires.

The article California National Forests Closed to Bikers (And Everyone Else) Through September 18, 2021 appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

It's not just mountain bike trails that suddenly became more crowded during the pandemic. Many areas are reducing or eliminating informal camping spots.

The article Mountain Bikers are Finding Dispersed Camping Spots Fewer and Farther Between This Summer appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

With the approval of the East Zone Connectivity Project in the Tahoe National Forest, class 1 e-bikes are again allowed on some of the district's existing non-motorized trails.

The article After a Rescission, E-Bikes are Once Again Allowed on 35 Miles of Tahoe Nat’l Forest Trails appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

The number of wildfires negatively impacting mountain bike trails seems to be on the rise, though it's difficult to pinpoint a single cause.

The article Closures, Floods, Erosion: The Wildfire Effect on Trails and Why it Probably Won’t get Better Anytime Soon appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

Van-lifers and car campers heading to Crested Butte this summer may find some of their favorite camping spots and pull-offs are no longer available for use.

The article Dispersed Camping to be Limited in Crested Butte Starting This Summer appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.