Forest Order- Trails

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Forest Order

Pursuant to Title 16 USC § 551 and Title 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on designated hiking trails on lands administered by the Ouachita National Forest. 

It is Prohibited to: 

1. Be on the trail in violation of posted restrictions that are based on approved trail management objectives. 36 CFR 261.55(a) 

2. Shortcut a switchback.  36 CFR 261.55(c) 

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e) the following persons are exempt from the above prohibitions: 

1. Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission. 

2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of their official duty. 

3. Persons with a Forest Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order, Form FS-7700-48, specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order. 

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart A.

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