That's a complete mischaracterization of the law, at least in the US. If a trail has been setup and maintained for the public good, new owners cannot remove th

That's a complete mischaracterization of the law, at least in the US. If a trail has been setup and maintained for the public good, new owners cannot remove the public access. They are _legally required_ to maintain them. Just as they are legally required to maintain the sidewalks in front of their property.