The Forest Service (if they actually were competent and not 100% asleep at the wheel) would embark on a massive program to modernize and revitalize trails and access across the country. If your favorite trail requires a permit to hike - that means infrastructure is inadequate. Such trails should be widened where possible, and additional parking built.

For the life of me I cannot understand how you can have a population that doubles or triples in some areas, and they still have very limited parking, and cater to local landowners who don't want any more - instead of seizing small parcels where necessary to build in more parking. What is the point of public land if it is difficult to access with limited parking, permit requirements, and bottlenecks on narrow trails? The Forest Service is PAID to fix such issues.