In keeping this simple, the geographical location of Bauer's Pit is environmentally sensitive and would require a large amount of work.

As far as the Shakopee area, I did have information on it on my PC (at work now). I'll have to see if I still have it. The area is next to a facility that my employer started construction on but halted their plans due to the down turn in the economy. It's about 3/4 southeast of Valley Fair, across HWY 101.

 

I appreciate the information. As I have stated before, it's a shame to loose the Bauwer pit as a riding area. I understand the magnitude that environmental issues can pose to a project.