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Dixie National Forest Motorized Travel Planning Project Implementation

The Dixie National Forest will be implementing the Motorized Travel Plan decision over the next several years. Users on the Forest can expect to see many ch anges on the ground as previously available routes are closed and signs are improved to designate routes in the system. Cross country travel (or travel off of this designated system) is no longer allowed on the Forest. Those individuals found riding off the designated trails will be cited for violations. While the Forest is engaged in closing routes and signing the designated system, the Forest still provides unparalleled opportunities for motorized recreation - YOU CAN GET THERE FROM HERE. It will take many years to complete implementation of this project. If you want to know more about the project or help out with implementation, contact Nick Glidden at (435)865-3700.

News

Motor Vehicle Use Maps Available for Fremont Ranger District (Teasdale Portion) News Release - October 22, 2009

Selected Alternative Maps

• Pine Valley Ranger District (626 KB)
• Cedar City Ranger District (944 KB)
• Powell Ranger District (988 KB)
• Escalante and Teasdale Ranger Districts (801 KB

District Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) Now Available

The Motor Vehicle Use Map displays the roads and trails that are designated open for motorized vehicle use on the Pine Valley Ranger District, and the types of vehicles permitted for each route. Read more...

Pine Valley Ranger District Motor Vehicle Use Map - Front Page

Pine Valley Ranger District Motor Vehicle Use Map - Back Page

Fremont River Ranger District Motor Vehicle Use Map

Education

Motorized use on the forest is limited to the designated route system.

A map of designated routes is available at Dixie National Forest Offices and on this page of the Forest web site. There is a separate map for each ranger district.

Responsible motorized travel includes:

• Travel only on designated routes.
• Obey all State and Federal laws pertaining to motor vehicle use (registriation, helmets, etc.)
• Avoid travel on routes when they are wet or muddy to prevent road and trail damage.
• Do not harass wildlife.
• Respect other forest visitor's experiences.
• Use established access routes to dispersed campsites.
• Do not create play areas or loops next to dispersed campsites.

Travel off designated routes is subject to citation.

The Forest Service manages a variety of multiple uses and must protect opportunities for all users.

Designated routes will be signed.

Travel on unsigned routes may be a violation of travel regulations.

If you see violations of appropriate use, document your observations and contact the nearest Dixie National Forest office.

Dispersed camping is allowed within 150 feet of most designated routes. However, in some parts of the forest dispersed camping is allowed only in designated camp sites. These areas are shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map and signs are posted identifying the appropriate areas.

Requirements for firewood gathering are outlined in the firewood gatherine permit.

Administrative uses (such as maintenance of livestock permits or access to prive lands) are provided for by administrative routes or by the permit.

Users need to "Protect their Privilege".

Engineering

Roads designated open to public motor vehicle use will be signed.

Motorized trails designated open to public motor vehicle use will be signed.

Portal signs will beinstalled at the forest boundary and at the entrance to key secondary routes to notify forest visitors about travel restrictions.

Enforcement

This section will contain descriptions of enforcement methods, along with information on possible citations and consequences for breaking the rules.

Contact Us

If you would like more information concerning the Motorized Travel Plan, please contact Nick Glidden, telephone number 435-865-3700.

Some of the documents are in pdf format. You will need a PDF reader to view them. If you do not have one Adobe Acrobat Reader can be downloaded free of charge to read and print PDF files.

ATV Riders using a trail bridge to cross a stream.

ATV rider on a designated trail.