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Motorized Use Restriction on Groomed Ski Trails - Forestwide or multi district
This order prohibits motorized vehicle use except snowmobiles on any National Forest System Road or Trail designated as part of a groomed trail system for snowmobiles, cross country skiing or dog sleds.
Alert Start Date: January 28, 2009
Alert End Date: N/A
Order Number: 676
Contact Information
Contact Name: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Headquarters
Contact Number: (509) 664-9200
Associated Documents
Forest Order
PROHIBITIONS
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a)(b), the following acts are prohibited on National Forest System (NFS) roads and trails within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
Using any type of vehicle prohibited by the order.
- It is prohibited to use any motorized vehicle except snowmobiles on any National Forest System Road or route designated as part of a groomed trail system for snowmobiles, cross country skiing or dog sleds. [36 CFR 261.54 (a)]
- It is prohibited to use any motorized vehicle except snowmobiles on any National Forest System Trail designated as part of a groomed trail system for snowmobiles, cross country skiing or dog sleds. [36 CFR 261.55 (b)]
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EXEMPTIONS
As stated in exemptions under 36 CFR 261.50(e), use of groomed roads or routes by any motorized vehicle except snowmobiles, is only authorized by permit or allowed by public safety officers in the performance of an official duty. "Performance of an official duty'' is defined as the response by a public safety official to an emergency or incident in progress. Snow removal operations (i.e. plowing) on any National Forest System Road or trail without authorization or approved operating plan is prohibited.
The following persons are exempt from this order:
- Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.
- Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.