I'm not sure a ROW for public use purposes has a time limit.
If it was for private use, say me using a property for access and never exercising it, maybe an argument could be made for forfeiting my access right.
I doubt the same would be true for public purposes which often stretch out over decades.
Further, the possible damages are speculative, possibly even unlikely. A well planned and tasteful path and fencing need not have significant impact on the adjacent properties. Other area on the WOW trail don't have problems with criminal activity. Unproven worries are not a basis for solid decision making.
If I lived there, I would certainly want a place at the table as decisions are made but I don't think NO! is a workable answer.
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