GAINESVILLE - As a sure sign of spring, all off highway vehicle (OHV) trails across the Chattahoochee National Forest have reopened, many with new improvements. The trails are specifically designated and signed to increase public safety and minimize potential forest damage, according to U.S. Forest Service officials in Gainesville.
“We want our OHV trails to be sustainable ride after ride, year after year,” said Forest Supervisor Betty Jewett. “Improvements such as trail reroutes and size limiting gates help make that possible.”
To protect trails and riders, OHV areas are subject to closure after prolonged or heavy rainfall when usage would result in forest damage. Before every ride, OHV users are encouraged to ‘call before you haul’ and check the recreation conditions report online at go.usa.gov/3jkxQ.
“By treading lightly you can ride hard and still keep the trail beautiful, healthy, and open for future generations” added Jewett.
For forest information, maps, and alerts visit:
- OHV maps: go.usa.gov/3gp3R
- Text message: text ‘follow chattoconeenf’ to 40404
- Smart phone/tablet app: go.usa.gov/Jwgh
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