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Dave
rgoers has very nicely and accurately summed it up, there are a few riders in every group who simply do not respect the privilege you as land-owners have given us.
rgoers is a senior member of this site and his response to your post is accurate and sincere.
Although I am new to this site, I have been riding for about 30 years now. Over time I have seen trails be re-routed endless times, and recently it has happened very frequently as farm land has been sold and developed. I have, on occasion, strayed from the trail missing a marked change, but when doing so always try to make contact with the land/home owner to let him know it was a mistake and to verify the trail had changed. Sometimes this is met with gratitude, sometimes.... well, some people are just not forgiving I guess. My father actually had a hammer tossed his way one time.....
As rgoers said, I also suggest you drop a note to your local club. Let them know what has been happening. They will most likely be very willing to work with you to better mark the trail near your home/land. Perhaps you would be willing to compromise, possibly allow riders access to the main trail (which I assume is nearby) by using a section of your property as long as it is respected.
Again, posting trail markers and 'quiet zone' signs just doesn't mean anything to some people. I believe those are the type of people that are disrespectful to others in all aspects of life, please don't paint all riders with a broad brush stroke.
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