I, Christine Lombardi of Cornville Arizona would like to support the coalition now named Beaver Creek Trails System.

The rural communities of this area, Cornville to Beaver Creek and those in between, are in need of system trails that connect these communities together and PROTECT  future recreation areas.  Also a MAJOR hub of social trails for non motorized individuals which WOULD connect these communities AND is heavily used by the people of this area is  a vast area behind the asphalt pile on Cornville Rd.   People on both sides of I-17 use this area for recreation.  Walking, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.  Cottonwood residents, Sedona and Camp Verde and literally the ENTIRE Verde Valley uses this unmarked trail head. I have been told the county leases the area that we park in and allows us to park there.  What is REALLY NEEDED is an official trail head and official trails of that area.  We refer to the asphalt pile as 'THE DRY BEAVER CREEK TRAIL HEAD'.   From this trail head one can access Beaver Head Flat Rd, Hwy 179, Hwy I-17 ( east and south by crossing under Cornville Rd) , and other parts of Cornville Rd area on the south side of the road.


I am sure the communities on the east side of I-17 also have many trails intertwined with their neighborhoods that need protection and right of way approved.


Thank you for considering my comments in this matter.


Sincerely,

Christine Lombardi

10490 E Lynn Dr

Cornville AZ  86325
928-300-2360

crazychrislombardi@gmail.com