mFonz77
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I went out there to hike this morning, and looks to me like there are two separate "jurisdictions," if you will. I was doing the Miller Peak trail, specifically.
Looked the like the trailhead is located in a National Park, the Coronado Nat'l Memorial. But, 2 miles in, there is a signpost saying "Welcome to Miller Peak Wilderness - Coronado National Forest."
It is my understanding that carry in National Parks is generally prohibited but that carry in National Forests is generally allowed.
Can anyone shed any light on this specific trail, and/or share any experiences carrying there?
I've got to say, leading up to the trailhead were signs stating "Illegal entry and/or smuggling is common in this area due to the proximity to the international border. Please stay aware of your surroundings."
There were also signs near the trailhead warning of bears and other wildlife.
So I now pose the obvious question: How can the Nat. Parks provide all this info of deadly "fun" in the area, yet right next to those signs place signs prohibiting firearms?
I went out there to hike this morning, and looks to me like there are two separate "jurisdictions," if you will. I was doing the Miller Peak trail, specifically.
Looked the like the trailhead is located in a National Park, the Coronado Nat'l Memorial. But, 2 miles in, there is a signpost saying "Welcome to Miller Peak Wilderness - Coronado National Forest."
It is my understanding that carry in National Parks is generally prohibited but that carry in National Forests is generally allowed.
Can anyone shed any light on this specific trail, and/or share any experiences carrying there?
I've got to say, leading up to the trailhead were signs stating "Illegal entry and/or smuggling is common in this area due to the proximity to the international border. Please stay aware of your surroundings."
There were also signs near the trailhead warning of bears and other wildlife.
So I now pose the obvious question: How can the Nat. Parks provide all this info of deadly "fun" in the area, yet right next to those signs place signs prohibiting firearms?