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MOTOR VEHICLE USE MAP Apalachicola National Forest America's Great Outdoors United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service Southern Region 2015 Motor Vehicle Use Map THE PURPOSE AND CONTENTS OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS MAP Operating a motor vehicle on National The U.S. Department of Agriculture The designations shown on this motor Forest System roads, National Forest (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all vehicle use map (MVUM) were made by System trails, and in areas on National its programs and activities on the basis the responsible official pursuant to 36 Forest System lands carries a greater of race, color, national origin, age, CFR 212.51; are effective as of the date responsibility than operating that vehicle disability, and where applicable, sex, on the front cover of this MVUM; and will in a city or other developed setting. Not marital status, familial status, parental remain in effect until superceded by next only must you know and follow all status, religion, sexual orientation, year's MVUM. applicable traffic laws, you need to show genetic information, political beliefs, concern for the environment as well as reprisal, or because all or part of an other forest users. The misuse of motor individual's income is derived from any vehicles can lead to the temporary or ________________________________________ public assistance program. (Not all Forest Supervisor, National Forests in Florida permanent closure of any designated prohibited bases apply to all Motor vehicle use, especially off- programs.) Persons with disabilities highway vehicle use, involves inherent who require alternative means for It is the responsibility of the user to risks that may cause property damage, communication of program information acquire the current MVUM.This MVUM serious injury, and possibly death to (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) shows the National Forest System roads, participants. Drive cautiously and should contact USDA's TARGET National Forest System trails, and the anticipate rough surfaces and features Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and areas on National Forest System lands in such as snow, mud, vegetation, and TDD). To file a complaint of the Apalachicola National Forest that are water crossings common to remote discrimination, write to USDA, Director, designated for motor vehicle use driving conditions. By your Participation, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 pursuant to 36 CFR 212.51. This MVUM you voluntarily assume full responsibility Independence Avenue, S.W., also identifies the vehicle classes allowed for these damages, risks, and dangers. Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call on each route and in each area; and any Take care at all times to protect yourself (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720- seasonal restrictions that apply on those and those under your responsibility. 6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal routes and in those areas. opportunity provider and employer. Much of the Apalachicola National Forest is remote. Medical assistance may Designation of a road, trail, or area for not be readily available. Cellular motor vehicle use by a particular class of telephones do not work in many areas of vehicle under 36 CFR 212.51 should not the Apalachicola National Forest. SEASONAL VEHICLE be interpreted as encouraging or inviting Operators should take adequate food, DESIGNATIONS use or implying that the road, trail, or area water, first-aid supplies, and other is passable, actively maintained, or safe equipment appropriate for the conditions All routes with a seasonal designation for travel. Motor vehicle designations and expected weather. are open from 01/01/2015 to include parking along designated routes 04/30/2015 and from 09/01/2015 to ALWAYS REMEMBER TO RESPECT and at facilities associated with 04/30/2016. designated routes when it is safe to do so PRIVATE LAND! PROTECT YOUR and when not causing damage to PRIVILEGE. STAY ON DESIGNATED National Forest System resources. ROADS, TRAILS, AND IN DESIGNATED ROADS IN DEVELOPED Seasonal weather conditions and natural AREAS. CAMPGROUNDS events may render designated roads and Read and understand this map in its trails impassable for extended periods. entirety. If you have questions, please Roads within all Developed Designated areas may contain dangerous contact the Apalachicola National Forest Campgrounds are open to only or impassable terrain. Many designated for clarification. Highway legal vehicles, year- roads and trails may be passable only by round. high-clearance vehicles or four-wheel- As a motor vehicle operator on a drive vehicles. Maintenance of National Forest System road, trail, or designated roads and trails will depend area, you must comply with this map, as on available resources, and many may well as all Federal, State, and local laws VICINITY MAP and regulations. Compliance with these receive little maintenance. Jacksonville rules is your responsibility. §¨¦I-10 Tallahassee This motor vehicle use map identifies Pensacola those roads, trails, and areas designated APALACHICOLA for the motor vehicle use under 36 CFR NATIONAL FOREST 212.51 for the purpose of enforcing the I-75 VICINITY MAP §¨¦ I-4 prohibition at 36 CFR 261.13. This is a ¦¨§ limited purpose. The other public roads Orlando are shown for information and navigation Tampa §¨¦I-95 purposes only and are not subject to Fort These designations apply only to Lauderdale National Forest System roads, National Naples Forest System trails, and areas on National Forest System lands. §¨¦I-75 http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/florida/maps-pubs 2015 Motor Vehicle Use Map EXPLANATION OF LEGEND ITEMS PROHIBITIONS INFORMATION SOURCES Roads Open to Highway Legal Vehicles Only: It is prohibited to possess or Apalachicola Ranger District operate a motor vehicle on National 11152 NW State Route 20 These roads are open only to motor vehicles Forest System lands on the Bristol, FL 32321 licensed under State law for general operation Apalachicola National Forest other (850) 643-2282 on all public roads within the State. than in accordance with these designations (36 CFR 261.13). Wakulla Ranger District Roads Open to All Vehicles: Violators of 36 CFR 261.13 are 57 Taff Drive subject to a fine of up to $5,000, Crawfordville, FL 32327 These roads are open to all motor vehicles, (850) 926-3561 including smaller off-highway vehicles that may imprisonment for up to 6 months or both not be licensed for highway use (but not to (18 U.S.C. 3571(e)). This prohibition applies regardless of the presence or National Forest in Florida Website: oversize or overweight vehiclesunder State www.fs.fed.us/r8/florida/ traffic law). absence of signs. Trails Open to Motorcycles Only: This map does not display IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, nonmotorized uses, over-snow uses, or CONTACT: These trails are open only to motorcycles. other facilities and attractions on the Leon County 850-922-3300 Sidecars are not permitted. Apalachicola National Forest. Obtain Wakulla County 850-926-0800 forest visitor information from the local Franklin County 850-670-8500 Special Vehicle Designation: national forest office. Liberty County 850-643-2235 or This symbol indicates the road or trail is open Designated roads, trails, and areas Dial 911 to classes of vehicles other than those listed may also be subject to temporary, above. Refer to the Seasonal and Special emergency closures. As a visitor, you Designation Table for further instructions. must comply with signs notifying you of such restrictions. A national forest may Seasonal Designation: issue an order to close a road, trail, or area on a temporary basis to protect the This symbol, used in conjunction with one of life, health, or safety of forest visitors or the other road or trail symbols, indicates that the natural or cultural resources in these the road or trail is open only during certain areas. Such temporary and/or portions of the year. Refer to Seasonal and emergency closures are consistent with Special Designation Table for further the Travel Management Rule (36 CFR 212.52 (b), 36 CFR 261 subpart B). Other Public Roads and Trails: The designation "road or trail open to all motor vehicles" does not supersede Interstate vehicle size or weight limits imposed Highways, U.S., State through State traffic law. Other Public Roads These symbols are used to show routes the Forest Service does not have jurisdiction over and has not designated formotorized use. These symbols are part of the reference layers showing connections to towns and cities outside the forest boundary. Motorized Trail Access: !E This symbol indicates a trailhead for access to a motorized route. Not all motorized routes have trailheads and those that do may range from primitive to developed. http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/florida/maps-pubs Seasonal and Special Vehicle Designations Route Number Legend Special Vehicle Designation Dates Allowed 0601, 0602, 11 Special Vehicle Wheeled Non-Highway Legal Year Round 0602A, 0602B, Designation Vehicles Wider Than 50 Inches, 0603, 0603A, ATV and Motorcycles 0603B, 0603C, 0603D, 0603E, 0603F, 0603G, 0603M, 0604, 0604A, 0604C, 0604D, 0605, 0605A, 0605B, 0605C 305, 354, 369, 11 Special Vehicle All Highway Legal Vehicles and Year Round 375, 375-C Designation Motorcycles 309-C, 309-F, 309- 4 Roads open to 01/01/2015 to G, 309-I, 309-N, highway legal 04/30/2015 and from 361-B, 361-C, 361- vehicles only, with 09/07/2015 to 04/30/2016 D, 361-E, 361-F, Seasonal Designation 361-H, 361-I, 367- U Apalachicola National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map Index 2015 I-10 FL §¨¦ ¬61 FL US « «¬267 «¬90 n FL FL 2 ui US 1 lq «¬20