Designated "jeep-type" Route for Street Legal Vehicles Only
Eldorado National Forest
Backcountry exploration on Adventure (ADV) motorcycles continues
to be a popular recreation activity on public lands that also creates a
significant economic benefit. Recent
studies by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Outdoor Industry Association
highlight that fact. In addition, those
reports are being supported by other research such as an economic study by the
Backcountry Discovery Routes organization.
BDR Adventure Bike Study
QWR believes it is important for new ADV riders - who are
not familiar with “OHV” travel management programs on Forest Service lands – to
be sure and download a Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) before planning a big ride
on your favorite National Forest.
Link to MVUM Maps
According to agency information, the MVUM is a product of
the Forest Service 2005 Final Travel Management Rule. Those maps detail what routes have been
designated for use by both street-legal and non-street legal motorized vehicles.
Travel Management Sign - Eldorado National Forest
The MVUM also displays allowed uses by vehicle class (street-legal
vs. non-street legal, roads managed as trails for larger OHVs such as SxSs, vehicles
less than 50 inches wide such as dirt-bikes/ATVs, and motorcycles), seasonal
allowances, distance allowances, and provides information on other travel rules
and regulations.
Backcountry Adventure Awaits - Eldorado National Forest
The MVUM is a black and white map with no topographic
features and can be hard to read. QWR recommends that you have other information
handy such as GPS tracks or a Forest Visitor Map that is more detailed.
ADV or dual-sport riding is a lot of fun and having good
information on what routes are open or closed is an important key to a
successful and safe backcountry experience.
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