The local shuttle mountain has significantly blown up in popularity, which, for the most part is largely beneficial. A new trail or a reworked one pops up almost every weekend. Fortunately, the land is privately owned by a very generous individual. I believe the trails are relatively secure despite their growing popularity.
However, I now feel the need to create a trail system that I can call my own... or at least be on a much smaller popularity scale. Currently studying geography, I've spent countless hours searching for the perfect spot; south facing, a relatively mellow grade, decent dirt, and a shuttle road. The majority of potential locations are located on either public land with a public road or private land also with public roads. The legality of these are indeed in question, but let's not discuss that.
My number one spot is located on private land with a private, gated, driveway that would be used as the shuttle road. No chance of building here without permission from the land owner. Which leads me to my question, how do I go about approaching the owner?
My thoughts are to simply leave a letter in the mail box explaining the situation and include some contact information in case they would like to further discuss. What are some points to include or not within this letter?
However, I now feel the need to create a trail system that I can call my own... or at least be on a much smaller popularity scale. Currently studying geography, I've spent countless hours searching for the perfect spot; south facing, a relatively mellow grade, decent dirt, and a shuttle road. The majority of potential locations are located on either public land with a public road or private land also with public roads. The legality of these are indeed in question, but let's not discuss that.
My number one spot is located on private land with a private, gated, driveway that would be used as the shuttle road. No chance of building here without permission from the land owner. Which leads me to my question, how do I go about approaching the owner?
My thoughts are to simply leave a letter in the mail box explaining the situation and include some contact information in case they would like to further discuss. What are some points to include or not within this letter?