Ohio Motorized Trails Assn (OMTA)

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During last night's CORE meeting, there was some discussion regarding wheeling locations. This conversation touched on the fact that many trails have been closed in recent years. Being new to the hobby, I have already experienced this in Ohio.

Ironically, I just received an e-mail telling me my OMTA membership is up for renewal. Just to let all of you know, OMTA is a non-profit group working to develop public trails for all types of offroad vehicles in Ohio.

Within OMTA, there is a small core of individuals developing relationships with representatives of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to develop an offroad area. This link to their homepage briefly describes some recent success in this effort. http://www.ohiotrails.org

Their website is not heavily visited, nor updated. The Director admits this on the home page. Having attended one of their Board Meetings, I am convinced these individuals are volunteering their time to help all of us. A member of the Ohio4x4 club, based out of Columbus, is active with OMTA representing four wheel drive vehicles.

Membership is relatively cheap and may ultimately benefit all of us in the future. Membership application is here. http://www.ohiotrails.org/forms/ifo_mailer.pdf If you do join, you will not be bombarded with e-mails, or newsletters. You will receive an occasional e-mail warning of upcoming legislative efforts, locally and nationally to close trails or place restrictions on their use.

Though I would pass this on for others to consider.

John