Hyalite Porcupine Buffalo Horn Summer Interim Travel Order and Map

Associated Documents

Forest Order

Order Number: # 01-11-00-25-02

U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service Custer Gallatin National Forest

Bozeman and Yellowstone Ranger Districts

National Forest System Roads, Trails and Areas

PROHIBITIONS

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands, roads, and trails in the Bozeman and Yellowstone Ranger Districts, Custer Gallatin National Forest, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the "Described Area, Roads, and Trails").

1. 36 CFR 261.56 - Use of Vehicles Off National Forest System Roads:

It is prohibited to use or possess any motor vehicle (including but not limited to motorcycles, ATVs, 4x4 vehicles) or bicycle in the Hyalite Porcupine Buffalo Horn (HPBH) Wilderness Study Area (WSA) as described by Public Law 95-150 and displayed on the attached map exhibit. Use or possession of these vehicles in this area is prohibited yearlong, except on roads or trails that are specifically designated as open during specific time periods as listed below.

2. 36 CFR 261.55(b)- Use of Vehicles on National Forest System Trails:

It is prohibited to use or possess any motor vehicle (including but not limited to motorcycles, ATVs, 4x4 vehicle) or bicycle off of a designated open trail within the HPBH WSA. Use or possession of these vehicles is prohibited yearlong, except on trails that are specifically designated as open during specific time periods as listed below. See the map exhibit attached to this order for the location of the trails to which this prohibition applies.

Bicycles:

      A. The following trails are designated as open to bicycles year long. Bicycles must stay on the designated open trail, cross country travel is prohibited. Designated open trails include: West Pine #139; North Dry Divide #135 from the trailhead in

T. 4 S. R.8E. Sec. 30 northwest approximately two miles to the junction with the West Pine Trail #139 in the northwest quarter of Section 24; Donahue #183, Blackmore #423; South Cottonwood #422; History Rock # 424; Storm Castle Ridge #417; Twin Cabin #46; First Creek Cutoff #466; Hidden Lakes Cutoff #194;

Hidden Lake Divide #66; Storm Castle #185, Porcupine #199.

B. The following trails are designated as open to bicycles from June 16 through March 31: Porcupine Creek #34 and Buffalo Horn #1. Bicycles are prohibited seasonally on these trails from April 1 to June 15, to protect the trail resource. Bicycles must stay on designated open trails, cross country travel is prohibited.

C. The following trails are designated as open to bicycles yearlong, except that bicycles are prohibited on specific days from July 16 to September 4 (also see Gallatin NF Order# 08-11-00-01) Bicycles must stay on the following designated trails, cross country travel is prohibited:

        a. The East Fork of Hyalite Trail #434 is designated as open to bicycles only on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from July 16th - September          4th. Bicycles are prohibited on the East Fork Hyalite Trail #434 on Sunday and Monday between July 16th and September 4th.

b. The Hyalite Trail #427 is designated as open to bicycles only on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from July 16 - September 4. 
 

Bicycles are prohibited on the Hyalite Trail on Friday and Saturday from July 16 - September 4. This trail is designated as open to bicycling from the trailhead in T.5S., R.6E., Sec. 34 south to the junction with the Storm Castle Trail #185 in the northwest quarter of Sec. 23, T.5S., R.6E. only. Bicycles are prohibited yearlong on the Hyalite Trail #434 south of this junction. See the map exhibit attached.

Bicycles are defined as a vehicle with two wheels in tandem, propelled by foot pedals, and having handlebars for steering.

Motorcycles:

A. The following trails are designated as open to motorcycles from July 16 - September 4. Motorcycles must stay on the designated trail, cross country travel is prohibited. See the attached map exhibit

        a. Buffalo Horn #1; Porcupine #199; Porcupine Creek #34; Ramshorn Lake #160; Hidden Lakes Divide #66; Hidden Lakes Cutoff # 194; and Storm Castle Creek #185.

B. The following trails are designated as open to motorcycles from July 16 - September 4, except on specific days noted below:

          b. The East Fork of Hyalite Trail #434 is designated as open to motorcycles only on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from July 16th - September 4th. Motorcycles are prohibited on the East Fork Hyalite Trail #434 on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday between July 16th and September 4th.

b. The Hyalite Trail #427 is designated as open to motorcycles only on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from July 16 - September 4. Motorcycles are prohibited on the Hyalite Trail on Friday and Saturday from July 16 - September 4. This trail is designated as open to motorcycling from the trailhead in T.5S., R.6E., Sec. 34 south to the junction with the Storm Castle Trail #185 in the northwest quarter of Sec. 23, T.5s., R.6E. only. Motorcycles are prohibited yearlong on the Hyalite Trail #434 south of this junction. See the map exhibit attached.

Motorcycles are defined as a two-wheeled motor vehicle 50 inches or less in width on which two wheels are not side-by-side but in-line with the direction of travel.

EXEMPTIONS

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2)
2. Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting resource in the performance of an official duty.

DESCRIBED AREA/ROADS/TRAILS

See prohibitions above.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Order is for resource protection and to comply with a court ordered injunction for the HPBH Wilderness Study Area.

IMPLEMENTATION

1. This Order shall be in effect from 21 May 2025 at through 21 May 2026, unless rescinded.
    
2. A map identifying the Described Area, Roads, and Trails is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A. For a digital version of this Order and Exhibit A, go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/custergallatin/alerts.
    
3. Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter 11, Parts 200-299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the Order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter 11, Parts 200-299, their meaning shall be determined by their plain language definitions.
    
4. A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
    
5. Contact the Bozeman Ranger District (406) 522-2520, the Yellowstone Ranger District (406) 222-1892 or the Custer Gallatin National Forest Supervisor's Office (406) 587-6710, for more information about this Order.
    
6. This Order supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting the same or similar acts in and on the same Described Area, Roads, and Trails.

Signed and issued on May 21, 2025.

Digitally signed by MATTHEW JEDRA Date: 2025.05.21

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Forest Supervisor

Custer Gallatin National Forest

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