Gary Schenk wrote:With all respect, Luciano, that doesn't make sense. Should we extend the Onion Valley road to Road's End for people in a hurry?
I can see your point but in that case, a road was never established. If that's what they wanted to do here, that's fine but they should've never built a road in the first place. Now, there is a ski resort and a restaurant established (and probably some people with cabins). Taking the road away, basically ruins those people's plans (and hikers making use of it). Not to mention, all tax payers money invested in the road would basically be thrown down the drain.
As long as Islip-Vincent gap is closed, I don't see a problem having a road there. I've hiked countless times in that area and you maybe see a handful of people (if any at all).
If there can't be any roads in mountains, then Tioga Pass Rd and all roads leading to trailheads should be closed as well... Heck, we'd have to shut down Yosemite altogether...
IMO, the only problem with this road is proper maintenance; most problems we have now could've been avoided.