Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
No OHV travel is allowed off of designated roads and trails. Be sure to get a Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) and follow all OHV rules and regulations.
Federal regulations require that the operator of an OHV 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 spark arrester.
· Recreational riding within developed campgrounds is prohibited. OHV’s may only be used to enter and leave campgrounds.
· Operating a vehicle in a manner which damages the land, wildlife, or vegetation is prohibited.
· Comply with signs and barriers and leave gates as you found them.
OHV Road Riding
Other riding opportunities include seasonally open Forest roads that offer hundreds of miles of roads. Many of these roads are rarely used so you can often find solitude. Be sure to obtain a MVUM to confirm the seasonal road closures.
OHV Trail Riding
There are three areas where OHV riding is permitted on the Forest; these are the Hungry Horse motocross area, the Wild Bill OHV trail; and the ATV trail above Ashley Lake. Other trails may be open two motorized, two-wheeled vehicles. Check forest or district trail maps for allowed uses.
Rider Responsibility
Know and follow the state and federal laws regarding OHV use on public lands. When you venture off the Forest roads and onto designated OHV trails, be sure that your vehicle and equipment meet the definitions of allowed uses. They are shown on the MVUMs and trailhead signs.
Many trails are open to multiple types of motorized vehicles and may also be open to non-motorized users: hikers, bicyclists and equestrians. Respect the rights of all trail users enjoying our public lands. When riding a motorized vehicle, always yield to those riding horses. Shut off your engine, remove your helmet and talk to the rider and horse in a friendly, relaxed manner.
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