I just finished biking this trail a few minutes ago. I had given up on anyone ever performing upkeep years ago. I am glad to see that someone has finally taken notice. There are still a few problems with the barriers that are "supposed" to keep out ATVs, as I ran into quite a few that have been knocked down, but for the most part the trail is good.

If the city is starting to keep up with it then great, keep up the good work, if it is a private citizen(s) then let me know, I'll help out.

JB

This trail had gotten run down but someone has gone in and reworked it. Four wheel vehicles were a problem in the past but barriers have been placed to discourage their use and to preserve the beautiful nature of the trail.

This trail has been reworked and is now in amazing condition. In the past you could not go a hundred feet without getting tangled up in branches. Now this trail is wide and clear of obstacles for the entire 8 Miles!! I am really happy to have such a great trail in Poteau to run on. There are mile markers on the trail now which is a really big plus! I hope others will start to utilize this trail, I think they will be pleasantly surprised at what they find when they get out and give it a try!!

Thanks to the guys who keep this up!

JW

I have never seen a trail so run down in my life. There are weeds that have grown up and there are huge holes on the trail filled with standing water.

"I ran on this trail this past winter, but now that it is summer the grass is grown up. The last time I ran there was in early May, and I about stepped on two snakes.

A friend of mine told me that there are snakes and ticks all in the trail. That is a shame, because the Poteau and Wister area is very lovely."

"A recent anonymous review of this trail: THE TRAIL IS NOT BEING KEPT IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. SOME OF THE BRIDGES ARE ROTTING AND DANGEROUS. PLEASE DO SOMETHING. (While Rails-to-Trails Conservancy works with local jurisdictions to facilitate trail development, RTC does not act as the Trail Manager.)"