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Croatan National Forest Seasonal Dangers .33 .67 .33 .67 .33 ntdSae eateto Agriculture of Department States United ntdSae eateto Agriculture of Department States United 2498158 2530966 2563775 2596583 2629391 2662200 2695008 PURPOSE AND CONTENTS EXPLANATION OF LEGEND ITEMS 77°15'0"W 77°7'30"W 77°0'0"W 76°52'30"W 76°45'0"W oetService Forest OF THIS MAP ot Carolina 2007 North This map dated 08/31/2007 shows the National Forest Roads Open to Highway Legal Vehicle Only: System roads, National Forest System trails, and the areas mrc' ra Outdoors Great America's on National Forest System lands in the Croatan National These roads are open only to motor vehicles licensed under Forest that are designated for motor vehicle use pursuant to State law for general operation on all public roads within the 36 CFR 212.51. The map also contains a list of those State. designated roads, trails, and areas that enumerate the types of vehicles that are allowed on each route and in each area Special Vehicle Designation: and any seasonal restrictions that apply on those routes and in those areas. This symbol indicates that the road or trail is open to Designation of a road, trail, or area for motor vehicle use classes of vehicles other than those listed above. Refer to by a particular class of vehicle under 36 CFR 212.51 should the Seasonal and Special Designation Table for further not be interpreted as encouraging or inviting use, or to imply instructions. that the road, trail, or area is passable, actively maintained, or 35°7'30"N safe for travel. Motor vehicle designations include parking Seasonal Designation: 505275 505275 along designated routes and at facilities associated with 35°7'30"N designated routes when it is safe to do so and when not This symbol, used in conjunction with one of the other road New Bern causing damage to National Forest System resources. or trail symbols, indicates that the road or trail is open only Seasonal weather conditions and natural events may render during certain portions of the year. Refer to the Seasonal designated roads and trails impassable for extended periods. and Special Designation Table for further instructions. Designated areas may contain dangerous or impassable terrain. Many designated roads and trails may be passable only by high-clearance vehicles or four-wheel drive vehicles. Maintenance of designated roads and trails will depend on available resources, and many may receive little LEGEND Trent Woods maintenance. Roads Open to Highway Legal Vehicles Only This motor vehicle use map identifies those roads, trails, ((((((( Special Vehicle Designation (See Table) and areas designated for the motor vehicle use under 36 CFR 212.51 for the purpose of enforcing the prohibition at 36 Seasonal Designation (See Table) CFR 261.13. This is a limited purpose. The other public {Use along with road and trail symbols above} roads are shown for information and navigation purposes Other Public Roads only and are not subject to designation under the Forest SR1143 121A Forest or Unit Boundary 170 Service travel management regulation. 121-1 These designations apply only to National Forest agrDistrict Ranger Non-National Forest System Lands System roads, National Forest System trails, and areas 472466.67 472466.67 within this National Forest on National Forest System lands. Croatan Wilderness PROHIBITIONS nNrhCarolina North in Lakes 35°0'0"N ainlForests National It Is prohibited to possess or operate a motor vehicle on Neuse River National Forest System lands on the Croatan National 141 Forest other than in accordance with these designations 35°0'0"N Croatan (36 CFR 261.13). SR1108 Ranger District 602-2 s Map Use Violations of 36 CFR 261.13 are subject to a fine of up to 766 Office $5,000 or imprisonment for up to 6 months or both (18 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 ± SR1110 602 Miles U.S.C. 3571(e)). This prohibition applies regardless of the 122 605 oo Vehicle Motor 121D presence or absence of signs. 121-2 This map does not display nonmotorized uses, over-snow SR1107 uses, or other facilities and attractions on the Croatan 182 National Forest. Obtain a forest visitor map for more complete information. 158 Designated roads, trails, and areas may also be subject 151 to temporary, emergency closures, and visitors must comply 156 VICINITY MAP with signs notifying them of such restrictions. A national 439658.33 204 SR1100 439658.33 121-3 forest may issue an order to close a road, trail, or area on a temporary basis to protect the life, health or safety of forest 132 visitors or the natural or cultural resources in these areas. Catfish Lake 167 Such a temporary and/or emergency closures are consistent 3046 ¢¡95 CATFISH LAKE WILDERNESS 133 with the Travel Management Rule (36 CFR 212.52 (b); 36 3142 SHEEP RIDGE WILDERNESS 601 131 CFR 261 subpart B). ¤£17 Raleigh The designation "road or trail open to all motor vehicles" 606 ( 143 ( Seasonal and Special Vehicle Designations ( 606A ( does not supersede vehicle size or weight limits imposed ( ( 3049 through State traffic law. Beginning Ending ( Route Number Legend Special Vehicle Designation Dates Allowed ( Mile Post Mile Post 70 ( ¤£ 152 SR1105 ( 121-3 Roads open to Seasonal Designation 10/01-05/15 0.000 2.500 highway legal TR510( 172 TR510A( OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES vehicles only, with ( ( 136 ( Seasonal ( ( ( Long Lake Designation 129 ( 136 Roads open to Seasonal Designation 10/08-12/31 0.000 1.109 ( 34°52'30"N Operating a motor vehicle on National Forest System highway legal ( 40 vehicles only, with ( ¢¡ ( Croatan Ranger District roads, National Forest System trails, and in areas on National Seasonal ( Designation ( Great Lake Forest System lands carries a greater responsibility than 174 Roads open to Seasonal Designation 10/01-05/15 0.000 2.889 34°52'30"N ( Little Lake Havelock highway legal ( ( ( ( vehicles only, with ( operating that vehicle in a city or other developed setting. Not ( Seasonal only must the motor vehicle operators know and follow all Designation 177 Roads open to Seasonal Designation 10/01-05/15 0.000 2.724 147 applicable traffic laws, but they need to show concern for the highway legal vehicles only, with 3057 3015 environment as well as other forest users. The misuse of Seasonal 406850 Lake 406850 Designation 126 Simon motor vehicles can lead to the temporary or permanent 177A Roads open to Seasonal Designation 10/01-05/15 0.000 0.788 highway legal 134 Ellis closure of any designated road, trail, or area. Operators of vehicles only, with Seasonal INFORMATION SOURCES 203 motor vehicles are subject to State traffic law, including State Designation 174 169 601 Roads open to Seasonal Designation 10/01-05/15 0.000 1.228 POND PINE WILDERNESS requirements for licensing, registration, and operation of the highway legal vehicles only, with vehicleinquestion. Seasonal Designation Motor vehicle use, especially off-highway vehicle use, 602 Roads open to Seasonal Designation 03/01-11/30 0.000 0.495 163 highway legal National Forests in North Carolina involves inherent risks that may cause property damage, vehicles only, with 157 Seasonal serious injury, and possibly death to participants. Riders Designation 146 160a Zillicoa Street 602-1 Roads open to Seasonal Designation 03/01-11/30 0.000 0.400 120 should drive cautiously and anticipate rough surfaces and highway legal 124 Asheville, N.C. 28801 vehicles only, with features, such as snow, mud, vegetation, and water crossings Seasonal Designation 828-257-4200 603 177 common to remote driving conditions. Participants voluntarily 602-2 Roads open to Seasonal Designation 03/01-11/30 0.000 0.300 highway legal 144 assume full responsibility for these damages, risks, and vehicles only, with Croatan National Forest Seasonal dangers. Motor vehicle operators should take care at all times Designation 176 602-4 Roads open to Seasonal Designation 03/01-11/30 0.000 0.048 175 SR1154 141 E. Fisher Ave. to protect themselves and those under their responsibility. highway legal vehicles only, with POCOSIN WILDERNESS 177A New Bern, NC 28560 Much of the Croatan National Forest is remote, and Seasonal SR1104 127W Designation (252)638-5628 medical assistance may not be readily available. Cellular TR510 Special Vehicle All Wheeled Vehicles 50 Year-round 0.000 3.900 200 168 Designation Inches Wide or Less telephones do not work in many areas of the Croatan TR510A Special Vehicle All Wheeled Vehicles 50 Year-round 0.000 0.570 616 SR1112 Newport Designation Inches Wide or Less 128 181 www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/ National Forest. Operators should take adequate food, water, 166 first aid supplies, and other equipment appropriate for the 159 ________________________________ 374041.67 374041.67 conditions and expected weather. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, CONTACT: 199 3014 617 34°45'0"N ALWAYS REMEMBER TO RESPECT PRIVATE LAND! 166 201 PROTECT YOUR PRIVILEGE. STAY ON DESIGNATED 123 County Sheriff’s Departments: 34°45'0"N Carteret: (252)504-4800 ROADS AND TRAILS AND IN DESIGNATED AREAS. Read and understand this map in its entirety. If you have 205 Craven: (252)636-6620 SR1147 questions please contact the Croatan National Forest for Jones: (252)488-7091 SR1109 clarification. 206 Morehead City White Oak River Road, trail, and area users must comply with this map, as SR1111 3017 or well as all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. Dial 911 Compliance with these rules is the responsibility of the user. 153 153A The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and .33 .33 where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, 341233 341233 Emerald Isle parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic Jacksonville information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public Atlantic Ocean assistance program.
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