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United States Department of Agriculture of Department States United Forest Service Forest PURPOSE AND CONTENTS MONTANA - AUGUST 15, 2012 15, AUGUST - MONTANA OPERATOR OF THIS MAP 460000 470000 480000 490000 500000 510000 520000 RESPONSIBILITIES 111°30'0"W 111°22'30"W 111°15'0"W e 111°7'30"W 111°0'0"W 110°52'30"Wo 110°45'0"W s n H America's Great Outdoors Great America's i R gh The designations shown on this motor vehicle use map ! w d ! a ! ! y ! ! ! ! (MVUM) were made by the responsible official pursuant Operating a motor vehicle on National Forest 1 ! ! 0 ! ! Designated Motorized Routes (Gal-Mad North) ! ! to 36 CFR 212.51; are effective as of the date on the System roads, National Forest System trails, and in ! Beginning Ending ! ! Route Number Route Name Dates Allowed I- front cover of this MVUM; and will remain in effect areas on National Forest System lands carries a Designated Motorized Routes (Gal-Mad North) Mile Post Mile Post 90 ! 45°45'0"N Beginning Ending Roads open to all Wheeled (Non-Tracked Vehicles) , with Seasonal until superceded by next year's MVUM. greater responsibiltiy than operating that vehicle in a Route Number Route Name Dates Allowed T. 1 S., See Bridger Motor Vehicle 45°45'0"N city or other developed setting. Not only must you Mile Post Mile Post Designation R. 6 E. T. 1 S., Use Map Side 2 Mica Creek Road 07/16 - 12/01 0.000 7.119 ! know and follow all applicable traffic laws, you need Roads open to Highway Legal Vehicles only 644 90 ! T. 1 S., T. 1 S., ! Z R. 5 E. ! Little Bear Road 06/16 - 12/31 7.844 14.253 to show concern for the environment, as well as 980 ! R. 8 E. ! R. 7 E. ! ! Hyalite Road Year-round 1.334 2.000 ! ! 62 980-B Little Bear B Road 06/16 - 12/01 0.000 0.943 ! other forest users. The misuse of motor vehicles ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Storm Castle Creek Road Year-round 0.000 0.500 1325 Rat Lake Road 07/16 - 12/01 0.000 1.252 ! 132 ! ! ! can lead to the temporary or permanent closure of ! ! ! 166-B West Fork Loop Road Year-round 0.000 9.000 1326 Rat Flat Camp Road 06/16 - 12/01 0.000 0.144 ! ! ! any designated road, trail, or area. As a motor ! . Buck Creek Ridge Road 06/16 - 12/01 2.599 7.700 ! 2599 ! vehicle operator, you are also subject to State traffic 166-D Basin Road Year-round 0.000 0.700 ! ! 3108 Line Creek Road 06/16 -12/01 0.709 2.150 ! ! law, including State requirements for licensing, 653 Porcupine Creek Road Year-round 0.000 0.600 ! Forest Supervisor, Gallatin National Forest Garnet Mountain Road 07/16 - 12/01 0.000 1.252 ! 3112 ! registration, and operation of the vehicle in question. 978 West Pine Creek Road Year-round 0.000 4.177 3125 Telephone Ridge Road 07/16 - 12/01 0.000 0.939 ! ! 980 Little Bear Road Year-round 2.473 5.193 ! 3138 Wilson Creek Divide Road 06/16 - 12/01 0.000 6.736 ! Portal Creek Road Year-round 0.000 0.287 ! It is the responsibility of the user to acquire the current 984 3138 Wilson Creek Divide Road 07/16 - 12/01 6.736 18.100 Motor vehicle use, especially off-highway vehicle Motor Vehicle Use Map ! MVUM. This MVUM shows the National Forest System 993 South Rock Creek Road Year-round 0.000 5.188 3141 Bear Divide Road 06/16 - 12/01 0.000 3.586 ! n use, involves inherent risks that may cause property ! L Gallatin National Forest roads, trails and areas on National Forest System lands Ferrell Lake Road Year-round 1.441 3.120 ! 996 6937 Mica Mine Road 07/16 - 12/01 0.000 3.350 t i damage, serious injury, and possibly death to ! b in the Bozeman, Yellowstone and Gardiner Ranger ! 1005 Goose Creek Road Year-round 0.000 1.960 6969 Big Bear Lake Road 06/16 - 12/31 0.000 3.351 b ! participants. Drive cautiously and anticipate rough a r Districts that are designated for motor vehicle use Big Bear Lake G Road 06/16 - 12/31 0.000 1.562 ! 2502 Dudley Creek Road Year-round 0.000 1.660 6969-G k surfaces and features, such as snow, mud, c pursuant to 36 CFR 212.51. This MVUM also identifies 6970 Pine Tree Road 07/16 - 12/01 0.000 6.200 a vegetation, and water crossings common to remote 2505 Beehive Basin Road Year-round 0.000 1.970 J the vehicle classes allowed on each route and in each 6975 Fir Tree Road 07/16 - 12/01 0.000 0.970 driving conditions. By your participation, you 2599 Buck Creek Rridge Road Year-round 0.000 0.193 area; and any seasonal restrictions that apply on those 5060000 5060000 voluntarily assume full responsibility for these 2613 North Dry Creek Road Year-round 0.000 3.213 routes and in those areas. Trails and Gated Roads open to Wheeled (Non-Tracked) Vehicles 50 Inches damages, risks, and dangers. Take care at all times South or less in width, with Seasonal Designation (ATVs and Motorcycles only) to protect yourself and those under your Churchill Rd Designation of a road, trail, or area for motor vehicle Roads open to Highway Legal Vehicles only, with Seasonal 10 Buck Creek Ridge Trail 06/16 - 12/01 0.000 10.276 responsibility. Designation 79 Pioneer Lakes Trail 06/16 - 12/01 0.000 4.400 Madison / Henry Ranges Henry / Madison use by a particular class of vehicle under 36 CFR 212.51 should not be interpreted as encouraging or inviting use, or Much of the Gallatin National Forest is remote. 62 Hyalite Road 05/16 - 03/31 2.000 11.642 85 Garnet Mountain Trail 06/16 - 12/01 3.000 3.930 Bozeman implying that the road, trail, or area is passable, actively Medical assistance may not be readily available. 62 Hyalite Road 05/16 - 12/31 11.642 12.700 163 Lake of the Pines Trail 06/16 -12/01 0.000 5.454 North Four 90 Cellular telephones do not work in many areas of the Storm Castle Creek Road 05/16 - 12/31 0.500 5.500 179 Hidden Lakes Trail 06/16 - 10/14 0.000 2.950 maintained, or safe for travel. Motor vehicle designations 132 Corners Z Gallatin National Forest. Take adequate food, water, Storm Castle Creek Road 06/16 - 12/31 5.500 7.690 186 Swan Creek Trail 06/16 - 12/01 2.100 3.100 ut191 include parking along designated routes and at facilities 132 F Gallatin / Madison Ranges Madison / Gallatin ro first-aid supplies, and other equipment appropriate for 188 South Fork Swan Trail 06/16 - 12/01 0.000 1.000 ntag associated with designated routes when it is safe to do so 132 Storm Castle Creek Road 07/16 - 12/01 7.690 11.900 e Rd 414 Moose Jaw Trail 06/16 - 12/01 0.000 1.600 and when not causing damage to National Forest System the conditions and expected weather. 132-B Castle Rock Church Camp Road 05/16 - 12/31 0.000 0.160 National Forest National 416 Rat Lake Trail 06/16 - 12/01 0.000 3.076 resources. Seasonal weather conditions and natural events 479 Moose Creek Road 05/16 -12/31 0.000 2.940 ALWAYS REMEMBER TO RESPECT PRIVATE 419 Mica Ridge Trail 06/16 - 12/01 0.000 4.201 90 may render designated roads and trails impassable for 479 Moose Creek Road 06/16 - 12/01 2.940 6.800 T. 2 S., Z T. 2 S., LAND! PROTECT YOUR PRIVILEGE. STAY ON 421 Telephone Ridge Trail 06/16 - 12/01 0.000 4.370 extended periods. Designated areas may contain R. 7 E. R. 8 E. DESIGNATED ROADS AND TRAILS AND IN 479 Moose Creek Road 07/16 - 12/01 6.800 11.350 425 Lime Creek Trail 06/16 - 12/01 0.000 5.000 Gallatin dangerous or impassable terrain. Many designated roads T. 2 S., 90 DESIGNATED AREAS. 479-C Moose Meadow Road 06/16 - 12/01 0.000 0.314 439 Goose Creek Trail 06/16 - 12/01 0.000 1.854 T. 2 and trails may be passable only by high-clearance vehicles R. 5 E. Z 481 Swan Creek Road 05/16 - 12/01 0.000 1.500 440 Bear Canyon Trail 07/16 - 10/14 0.000 8.433 S., R. 6 E. or four-wheel drive vehicles. Maintenance of designated Read and understand this map in its entirety. If 620 South Fork Hyalite Road 05/16 - 03/31 0.000 2.078 440 Bear Canyon Trail 06/16 - 12/01 8.433 11.564 h h roads and trails will depend on available resources, and t 440 Bear Canyon Trail 07/16 - 10/14 11.564 14.518 you have questions please contact the GALLATIN 623 Langohr Campground Roads 05/16 - 12/01 0.000 0.636 9 1 Use Map Use many may receive little maintenance. 441 Bear Lakes Trail 07/16 - 10/14 0.000 0.817 NATIONAL FOREST for clarification. 624 Abbot Camp Road 05/16 - 12/01 0.000 0.136 t191 452 Lower Wildhorse Lick Trail 06/16 - 12/01 0.000 4.237 u 29 This motor vehicle use map identifies those roads, trails, 976 South Fork West Pine Road 06/16 - 12/01 0.000 1.600 30 453 Wildhorse Cutoff Trail 06/16 - 12/01 0.000 0.430 and areas designated for the motor vehicle use under 36 978 West Pine Road 06/16 - 12/01 4.177 5.485 As a motor vehicle operator on a National Forest 455 Upper Wildhorse Lick Trail 06/16 - 12/01 0.000 5.990 B Motor Vehicle Motor e CFR 212.51 for the purpose of enforcing the prohibition at 980 Little Bear Road 06/16 - 12/31 5.193 7.844 a r System road, trail, or area, you must comply with this 456 Hood Creek Trail 06/16 - 12/01 0.000 4.050 South r 45°37'30"N C C 45°37'30"N 36 CFR 261.13.
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