e r u t l u c i r g A f o t n e m t r a p e D s e t a t S d e t i n U e r u t l u c i r g A f o t n e m t r a p e D s e t a t S d e t i n U Roads Open to Highway Legal Vehicles Only, Yearlong e c i v r e S t s e r o F PURPOSE AND CONTENTS Roads Open to Highway Legal Vehicles Only, Seasonal 84°22'30"W 84°15'25"W 84°8'20"W 84°1'15"W 83°54'10"W 83°47'5"W 83°40'0"W 5 1 0 2 a i g r o e G OF THIS MAP Special Designation, Yearlong This map dated 10/01/2014 shows the National Forest Special Designation, Seasonal ! ! ! ! ! System roads, National Forest System trails, and the areas N N Trails Open to Motorcycles Only, Yearlong " " 0 0 2 2 on National Forest System lands in the Chattahoochee- ' ' 8 8 ° ° Special Designation,Yearlong 5 5 Oconee National Forest that are designated for motor 3 3 vehicle use pursuant to 36 CFR 212.51. The map also Special Designation, Seasonal contains a list of those designated roads, trails, and areas Trails Open to Wheeled Vehicles Only < 50" in Width, Yearlong that enumerates the types of vehicles that are allowed on No Trails Open to Wheeled Vehicles Only < 50" or Less in Width, 1 tt each route and in each area and any seasonal restrictions 4 le Seasonal 3 y 1325 that apply on those routes and in those areas. The Map is «¬ Other Public Roads L valid from October 1, 2014 till September 30, 2015. a !E Motorized Trail Access k e 141 Designation of a road, trail, or area for motor vehicle Forest or Unit Boundary «¬ 19 use by a particular class of vehicle under 36 CFR 212.51 Non-National Forest System Lands within this National Forest ¤£ Murphy should not be interpreted as encouraging or inviting use, or 1 101 Wilderness 0 1307 to imply that the road, trail or area is passable, actively 1 «¬ maintained, or safe for travel. Motor vehicle designations Lakes include parking along designated routes and at facilities 0 0.5 1 2 3 4 5 associated with designated routes when it is safe to do so 19 Miles ¤£ and when not causing damage to National Forest System ± resources. Seasonal weather conditions and natural «¬294 events may render designated routes and trails EXPLANATION OF LEGEND impassable for extended periods. Designated areas may !E contain dangerous or impassable terrain. Many designated 3 ITEMS 14 101A roads and trails may be passable only by high-clearance «¬325 Hayesville Roads Open to Highway Legal Vehicles Only: vehicles or four-wheel drive vehicles. Maintenance of Ducktown ¤£64 B ¤£64 designated roads and trails will depend on available 101 resources, and many may receive little maintenance. These roads are open only to motor vehicles licensed under State law for general operation on all public roads N N " " 5 5 This motor vehicle use map identifies those roads, trails, 1 1 within the State. ' ' 1 1 ° ° and areas designated for the motor vehicle use under 36 5 5 3 3 CFR 212.51 for the purpose of enforcing the prohibition at Special Vehicle Designation: «¬69 64 175 36 CFR 261.13. This is a limited purpose. The other public ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ¤£ Davenport Mountain «¬ 68 roads are shown for information and navigation purposes B t c i r t s i D e g d i R e u l B This symbol indicates that the road or trail is open to «¬ t Not ely Ri r ve a only and are not subject to designation under the Forest 60 r ss classes of vehicles other than those listed above. Refer to «¬ t ow Service travel management regulation. n s t s e r o F l a n o i t a N the Seasonal and Special Designation Table for further C Lake Chatuge 19 r instructions. Copperhill e ¤£ ek e e n o c O - e e h c o o h a t t a h C These designations apply only to National Forest Seasonal Designation: 819 System roads, National Forest System trails, and areas Mccaysville 724 «¬339 «¬515 on National Forest System lands. Southern Nantahala Wilderness This symbol, used in conjunction with one of the other road p a M e s U 129 75 or trail symbols, indicates that the road or trail is open only ¤£ «¬ 7 0 8 0 during certain portions of the year. Refer to the Seasonal 3 OPERATOR 325 82 4 and Special Designation Table for further instructions. «¬60 «¬ «¬66 9 e l c i h e V r o t o M 70 ¬60S Brasstown Valley 4A RESPONSIBILITIES « Resort Hiawassee Motorized Trail Access: 9 0 5 74 Operating a motor vehicle on National Forest System !E «¬5 334 roads, National Forest System trails, and in areas on Nottely 818 This symbol indicates a trail head for access to a motorized 4 604 National Forest System lands carries a greater 0 76 6 Young Harris 5 ¤£ 04 route. Not all motorized routes have trail heads and those 288 B responsibility than operating that vehicle in a city or other Lake 852 «¬ that do may range from primitive to developed. 10 developed setting. Not only must the motor vehicle 101A 0 !E 5 101 1 operators know and follow all applicable traffic laws, but 1 3 43 1 they need to show concern for the environment as well as Mineral Bluff 116 00 other forest users. The misuse of motor vehicles can lead PROHIBITIONS Davenport 401 99 N N " " 0 0 0 Vicinity Map 0 to the temporary or permanent closure of any designated 1 1 ' ' Mountain 3 4 4 5 93 5 124 road, trail, or area. Operators of motor vehicles are subject ° ° 4 5 1 4 ¨¦§ 3 «¬ 6 3 3 3 to State traffic law, including State requirements for It Is prohibited to possess or operate a motor vehicle 4 129 Beasley !E 9 1 40 A 2 26 £ 3 2 ¤ 9 ¨¦§ licensing, registration, and operation of the vehicle in on National Forest System lands on the 76 «¬315 £ Knob 9 1 ¤ 3 5 B 9 question. 6 8 6 385 Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest other than in «¬ 6 51 9 ¨¦§ 7 4 1 E Motor vehicle use, especially off-highway vehicle use, 3 accordance with these designations (CFR 261.13) 9 C 3 9 85 93 F Brasstown Wilderness Gainesville § 93 Rome ¨¦ G involves inherent risks that may cause property damage, Morganton Blairsville 3D 17 1 9 6 serious injury, and possibly death to participants. Riders 6 «¬ 126 Violations of 36 CFR 261.13 are subject to a fine of up 4 1 Lake 7 7 ¨¦§ 6 4 11 should drive cautiously and anticipate rough surfaces and 1 00 to $5,000 or imprisonment for up to 6 months or both Blue Ridge 6 26- Atlanta features, such as snow, mud, vegetation, and water (U.S.C. 3571(e)).This prohibition applies regardless of the Blue Ridge «¬515 2 crossings common to remote driving conditions. presence or absence of signs. 47 20 26 ¨¦§ Augusta Participants voluntarily assume full responsibility for these -1 This map does not display nonmotorized uses, over- 3 1 6 9 69 3 98 damages, risks, and dangers. Motor vehicle operators 7 9A 7 snow uses, or other facilities and attractions on the 180 Moccasin Creek should take care at all times to protect themselves and «¬ A 8 1 State Park Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Obtain a forest 9 27 those under their responsibility. 6 Macon visitor map for more complete information. 26-1 185 2 ¨¦§ Much of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest is 711 92 1 3 2 remote, and medical assistance may not be readily Designated roads, trails and areas may also be subject 3 05 9 3 Columbus §16 available. Cellular telephones do not work in many areas of to temporary, emergency closures, and visitors must 6 ¨¦ 64 the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Operators comply with signs notifying them of such restrictions. A 0A 8 6 should take adequate food, water, first aid supplies, and national forest may issue an order to close a road, trail or 2 40 Savannah 4 839 87 Mark Trail Wilderness 8 other equipment appropriate for the conditions and area on a temporary basis to protect the life, health, or 2 180 9 4C «¬ 6 75 2 Tray Mountain Wilderness ¨¦§ expected weather. safety of forest visitors or the natural or cultural resources 8 298 3 166 Albany in these areas. Such a temporary and/or emergency 119 4D ALWAYS REMEMBER TO RESPECT PRIVATE LAND! 8 79 closures are consistent with the Travel Management Rule 8 3 PROTECT YOUR PRIVILEGE. STAY ON DESIGNATED 3 4B 9 180 (36 CFR 212.52(b); 36 CFR 261 subpart B). 35 2 26 4 5 «¬ 9 26 8 ROADS AND TRAILS AND IN DESIGNATED AREAS. N 4 5 N " 0 4 44 " 5 4 5 ' 7 D ' 7 0 44C 7 The designation "road or trail open to all motor vehicles" 4 1 79 4 Read and understand this map in its entirety. If you have ° 5 ° 4 A 0 4 3 4 1 Valdosta 3 3 6 B 7 questions, please contact the Chattahoochee-Oconee does not supersede vehicle size or weight limits imposed 2 4 9 0 9 3 6 1 8 7 National Forest for clarification.