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Appalachian Trail and Long Trail Use Restrictions, Green Mountain National Forest, VT
The following acts and omissions are prohibited on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and within the Appalachian National Scenic Trail Management Area 8.1 within the Green Mountain National Forest located in Vermont, said trail and management area being described and designated as shown on the map set forth at Exhibit A which is attached hereto and made a part hereto:
- Using a bicycle or motorized vehicle EXCEPT while crossing the trail on another route where such use is permitted. (36 CFR 261.55(b))
- Possessing or using a saddle, pack or other draft animal EXCEPT dogs and except while crossing the trail on another route where such use is permitted. (36 CFR 261.55(c))
Alert Start Date: March 10, 2021
Alert End Date: N/A
Order Number: R9-20-21-01
Contact Information
Contact Name: Supervisor’s Office
Contact Number: (802) 747-6700
Associated Documents
Forest Order
Order Number: R9-20-21-01
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service
Green Mountain National Forest
Appalachian Trail and Long Trail Use Restrictions
PROHIBITIONS
Under the authority of the Act of Congress dated June 4, 1897, as amended (16 U.S.C. 551), and pursuant to the Secretary of Agriculture’s Regulations set forth as 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart B (36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b)), the following acts and omissions are prohibited on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and within the Appalachian National Scenic Trail Management Area 8.1 within the Green Mountain National Forest located in Vermont, said trail and management area being described and designated as shown on the map set forth at Exhibit A which is attached hereto and made a part hereto:
- Using a bicycle or motorized vehicle EXCEPT while crossing the trail on another route where such use is permitted. (36 CFR 261.55(b))
- Possessing or using a saddle, pack or other draft animal EXCEPT dogs and except while crossing the trail on another route where such use is permitted. (36 CFR 261.55(c))
THESE RESTRICTIONS ARE NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY AND TO PROTECT PROPERTY. THEY ARE IN ADDITION TO THE GENERAL PROHIBITIONS SET FORTH IN 36 CFR PART 261. THE PROHIBITION WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM THE DATE OF THIS ORDER UNTIL SPECIFICALLY WITHDRAWN BY TERMINATION ORDER OF THE FOREST SUPERVISOR.
EXEMPTIONS
Pursuant to the provisions of 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:
- Persons with permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission (36 CFR 261.50(e)(1)); and,
- Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of any organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty (36 CFR 261.50(e)(4)).
PURPOSE
To promote public safety and to mitigate natural resource impacts.
PENALTY
Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00.00 for an individual or $10,000.00.00 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both (16 U.S.C., 18 U.S.C. 3559 and 3571).
Signed and issued on March 10, 2021, at Rutland, Vermont.
/s/ John Sinclair
Forest Supervisor
Green Mountain National Forest