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Off
Highway Vehicles
(OHVs)
There are thousands
of miles of roads
and trails on public
lands that are appropriate
and accessible for
Off Highway Vehicles
(OHV's) use. OHV's
are a fun and exciting
way to experience
America's natural
treasures.
Backcountry roads
and trails provide
a wide range of recreational
opportunities for
responsible Off Highway
Vehicle users on
public lands. These
opportunities range
from vehicle touring
to vehicle access
for hiking, hunting,
fishing, and other
public land uses,
as well as unconfined
vehicle use at designated
"OHV Open Areas".
Fees and seasonal
restrictions related
to OHV use may vary
from site to site.
For more detailed
information about
a particular recreational
area, contact the
site directly.
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photo
courtesy of the
Bureau of Land
Management |
What do we mean by Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) ?
RecML,
the recreation standard
that is being developed,
describes OHV's as:
off-highway vehicles
(OHVs), driving off
road, all terrain vehicles
(ATVs)
Practice
Good Stewardship
of our Trails / Roadways:
You can help
to take good care
of our trails and
roadways so that
others may enjoy
these areas for years
to come by practicing
some of the following
actions:
Don't Litter... take along a trash bag or other receptacle for collecting your trash so that you can deposit it in the proper trash receptacle.
Make sure that you ride on the designated trail or roadway in that area. Check with your destination ahead of time to make ensure that the area you plan to ride in is allowed.
Don't ride in areas where it is not permitted. These areas have been declared "off limits" to riders to protect wildlife, vegetation, or for your safety.
Leave gates as you find them.
Yield the right of way to those passing or traveling uphill.
Carry a rake to restore areas you impact and to rake out inappropriate 4 wheel drive tracks before they develop into new roads
Assist in the management of your public lands by reporting inappropriate behavior, natural resource damage or hazards you may encounter.
Respect the environment and other trail users. By using common sense and common courtesy, what is available today will be there to enjoy tomorrow.
To learn more about responsible OHV riding, go to the Tread Lightly website at:
Safety
While Riding Your
OHV:
Wear safety equipment, such as helmets, gloves, and other safety gear
Wear proper clothing and footwear, according to the terrain and season
Stay Sober. Drinking and riding don't mix
Take some basic car repair tools with you. A shovel can be used to dig yourself out of a lot of backcountry problems, don't leave home without it!
Bring along extra safety items such as water, flashlights, maps, and a cellphone
Bring
along extra safety
items such as water,
flashlights, maps,
and a cellphone or
radio
