Pike National Forest Trashed

On Saturday of Memorial Day weekend we headed up Gold Camp Road/ Old Stage for a picnic. I know I have seen the area in bad shape but what we saw today shocked and saddened me. I respect our forest and value it a resource for us all to use. I most cases what we saw were indications of partying and shooting. Bags of trash had been left behind as well as shotgun an shells and brass all over the place. Groves of trees have been literally shot down with others being harmed by the bark being stripped away by blasts. Even though there are many responsible users and gun owners, there are a few that are ruining it for all others. For my part I would totally support a ban of shooting in the national forest (Expect for the practice of hunting).  I will let the photos here speak for themselves through they represent just a small portion of the damage that we saw:

From a distance I thought I was seeing red flowers

Shipping box full of trash

 

Old scanner/printer

 

Shot gun shells left behind

Small creek that feeds Rosemont Res.

 

Destroyed grove

 

Shells and trash

Another shot of the creek

Another trashed creek

 

 

Trashed target area

Another shot of the trees that have been shot down

 

We finally found a place that was somewhat clean to have our picnic though we had to eat with the sounds of gun shots echoing through the area rather than to the sounds of silence and birds.

tomas

Tomas has lived in Colorado since age 5. Having grown up on the Western Slope of Colorado lots of time was spent in the Desert Southwest. Tomas' father introduced him to the love of 4 wheeling at an early age in the high mountains around Aspen, Colorado. While an avid Mountain Biker, Tomas and his Family enjoy adventures in the mountains and desert in the remote locations that can only be reached by 4wd. Day hikes are always a must when on the family trips. While enjoying outdoor activities he wants to share his love as a certified 4wd trainer and ski instructor. Tomas also enjoys caving and cave exploration. Tomas currently resides in Colorado Springs. 

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