The new rule does not require those units to change existing plans. Some national forests, including the Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee, have already established systems of roads and trails designated and managed for motorized use. In compliance with the November 2005 USDA Final Rule for Motorized Vehicle Recreation in National Forests and Grasslands, each national forest is required to identify and designate those roads, trails and areas that are open to motor vehicle use.

Watauga MVUM Seasonal and Special Vehicle Designations.

Unaka MVUM Seasonal and Special Vehicle Designations.

Tellico MVUM Seasonal and Special Vehicle Designations.

Ocoee MVUM Seasonal and Special Vehicle Designations.Each sheet covers one of our four administrative districts. There are four, large (48x36 in), flat sheets. Take care at all times to protect yourself and those under your responsibility. By your participation, you voluntarily assume full responsibility for these damages, risks, and dangers. Drive cautiously and anticipate rough surfaces and features, such as snow, mud, vegetation, and water crossings common to remote driving conditions. Motor vehicle use, especially off-highway vehicle use, involves inherent risks that may cause property damage, serious injury, and possibly death to participants. These maps show a much greater range of information than shown on the motor vehicle maps. People looking for recreational opportunities should use other national forest maps, such as the forest visitor map, wilderness maps, or the trail guide, that show motorized and non-motorized roads and trails (hiking, biking, horse) as well as recreation sites. The map is black and white that displays only the roads and trails open to motor vehicles. The motor vehicle use map for the Cherokee National Forest is available free of charge at USDA Forest Service offices in Cleveland, Greeneville, Benton, and Tellico Plains, and Unicoi, Tennessee. Motor Vehicle Use Maps show roads, trails, and other areas that are open to motorized vehicles.

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