Heritage Trail Condition Alert: Rugeley Transition Bogs Down

The Cannock Chase Heritage Trail is facing drainage issues this Sunday following heavy rainfall. Volunteers report that the section transitioning into Rugeley has become “virtually impassable.” Community leaders are asking mountain bikers to avoid the Heritage Trail today and stick to fire roads like “Follow the Dog.” There is ongoing debate about whether sections need to be hard-surfaced with stone to prevent seasonal bogging, while conservationists fear this would ruin the wild feel of the Chase.