by Kurt Hildebrand
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January 11, 2011
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Genoans concerned trail system may result in parking congestion, fires

The rub for a proposed Genoa trail system wasn't so much where people walk as where they park.About three-dozen residents attended a U.S. Forest Service workshop on Monday on a trail system proposed for the public land above the town.Concerns ranged from an increased chance for fires to whether more people wandering the mountain would drive wild animals into town.But key among the concerns was where potential hikers would park while they were walking the mountain.Longtime Centennial Drive resident Rex Cleary pointed out that parking for the Sierra Canyon access is the biggest concern."I submit that it's inappropriate for the …

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