Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
An off-highway vehicle (OHV) is a motor vehicle capable of off-highway travel during winter or summer. OHV’s include all-terrain vehicles (ATV’s), four-wheelers, three-wheelers, dirt bikes, motorcycles, trail bikes, and snowmobiles. Federal regulations require the operator of an OHV to follow these rules when on National Forest land:
- Operate OHV’s only on areas, roads and trails designated as open to OHVs.
- Operator and vehicle must meet all applicable state vehicle/operator requirements when on roads open to large vehicles.
- Vehicle must be equipped with state approved muffler and/or speak arrester.
- Recreational riding within developed campgrounds is prohibited. OHV’s may only be to enter and leave campgrounds.
- Operating a vehicle in a manner which damages the land, wildlife, or vegetation is prohibited.
Please refer to the Motor Vehicle Use Map that displays all NFS roads, trails and designated areas allowing public motor vehicle use.
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Iron Mountain
The Iron Mountain trail was part of the original Appalachian Trail route. The Iron Mountain trail is now divided into four discontinuous sections. Two trail shelters remain on part of the tail. The…
Little Fort Campground
Site Open
Little Fort is a first-come-first-serve minimally developed recreation area located near the meadow that was once a rest stop for a stagecoach line. Enjoy the thrill of riding the largest OHV system…
Peters Mill Run/Taskers Gap Trail System
Site Open
Known as the largest OHV trail system in the state of Virginia, Peters Mill Run and Taskers Gap OHV Trail System provides 36 miles of rugged adventure. Advanced riders will find challenges in…
Rocky Run Trail (Forest Trail #426)
The Rocky Run ATV/OHV trail (Forest Trail #426) on the North River Ranger District is a loop of approximately 10 miles designated for the recreational, all-terrain vehicle rider. The loop trail is…
South Pedlar-ATV-Trail-System
Site Open
This looping network of 19 miles is specifically designed for the recreational ATV rider. Advanced riders will find challenges in the narrow and twisting trails, while others will find trails that…