Politics & Government

Bump and Grind Facebook Page Grows

In a little over two weeks, the social media site has gotten more than 170 "likes."

A Facebook page set up as part of an effort to reopen the upper Bump and Grind Trail -- which was as part of an effort to protect the endangered Peninsular bighorn sheep -- has grown steadily over the past two weeks.

Hikers who oppose the closure started up a page called "Save the Bump & Grind!" on July 7.

Blaine Carian, a Bermuda Dunes resident who opposes the closure, said he hopes other hikers will use it to organize events, share information and post photos.

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The Facebook page had 176 "likes," or people who follow the page as of Friday night.

A gate closes the trail as it crosses into the protected Magnesia Spring and Carrizo Canyon Ecological Preserve.

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The Department of Fish and Game has said the closure is needed to protect a sensitive lambing area for the Peninsular bighorn sheep.

Any hikers that are caught in the area could face a misdemeanor, fines and up to a year in jail, according to the DFG.


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