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State Plane North Carolina Fipszone 3200

0 0.5 1 1.5 2

Miles

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discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis

of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where

applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental

status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information,

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individual's income is derived from any public assistance

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communication of program information (Braille, large print,

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discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil

Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington,

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Information Sources

National Forests in North Carolina

160A Zillicoa Street

Asheville, NC 28801

828-257-4200

Cheoah Ranger District

1133 Massey Branch Road

Robbinsville, NC 28771

828-479-6431

www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc

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County Sheriff's Departments

Cherokee: 828-837-2589

Graham: 828-479-3352

Swain: 828-488-4844

Use Map

Motor Vehicle

Picture Here

Put

National Forests

in North Carolina

Cheoah

Ranger District

United States Department of Agriculture

Forest Service

North Carolina 2007

America's Great Outdoors

PROHIBITIONS

It is prohibited to possess or operate a motor

vehicle on National Forest System lands on the

Nantahala National Forest other than in

accordance with these designations (36 CFR

261.13).

Violations of 36 CFR 261.13 are subject to a fine

of up to $5,000 or imprisonment for up to 6 months

or both (18 U.S.C. 3571(e)). This prohibition applies

regardless of the presence or absence of signs.

This map does not display nonmotorized uses,

over-snow uses, or other facilities and attractions on

the Nantahala National Forest. Obtain a forest

visitor map for more complete information.

Designated roads, trails, and areas may also be

subject to temporary, emergency closures, and

visitors must comply with signs notifying them of

such restrictions. A national forest may issue an

order to close a road, trail, or area on a temporary

basis to protect the life, health, or safety of forest

visitors or the natural or cultural resources in these

areas. Such temporary and/or emergency closures

are consistent with the Travel Management Rule (36

CFR 212.52(b); 36 CFR 261 subpart B).

The designation "road or trail open to all motor

vehicles" does not supersede vehicle size or weight

limits imposed through State traffic law.

VICINITY MAP

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Fontana Lake

Santeetlah Lake

EXPLANATION OF LEGEND ITEMS

Roads Open to Highway Legal Vehicles Only:

These roads are open only to motor vehicles licenced under State

law for general operation on all public roads within the State.

Roads Open to All Vehicles:

These roads are open to all motor vehicles, including smaller off

highway vehicles that may not be licensed for highway use (but

not to oversize or overwieght vehicles under State traffic law).

Special Vehicle Designation:

This symbol indicates that the road or trail is open to classes of

vehicles other than those listed above. Refer to the Seasonal and

Special Designation Table for further instructions.

((((((

Seasonal Designation:

This symbol, used in conjunction with one of the other road or trail

symbols, indicates that the road or trail is open only during certain

portions of the year. Refer to Seasonal and Special Designation

Table for further instructions.

Cheoah

Ranger District

Office

LEGEND

Other Public Roads

Interstate

Seasonal Designation (See Table)

{Use along with road and trail symbols listed above}

((((( Special Vehicle Designation (See Table)

Roads Open to All Vehicles

Roads Open to Highway Legal Vehicles Only

Lakes

Wilderness

Non-National Forest System Lands

within this National Forest

Forest or Unit Boundary

PURPOSE AND CONTENTS OF THIS

MAP

This map dated 09/01/2007 shows the National

Forest System roads, National Forest System trails, and

the areas on National Forest System lands in the

Nantahala National Forest that are designated for motor

vehicle use pursuant to 36 CFR 212.51. The map also

contains a list of those designated roads, trails, and

areas that enumerate the types of vehicles allowed on

each route and in each area and any seasonal

restrictions that apply on those routes and in those

areas.

Designation of a road, trail, or area for motor vehicle

use by a particular class of vehicle under 36 CFR 212.51

should not be interpreted as encouraging or inviting use,

or to imply that the road, trail, or area is passable,

actively maintained, or safe for travel. Motor vehicle

designations include parking along designated routes

and at facilities associated with designated routes when

it is safe to do so and when not causing damage to

National Forest System resources. Seasonal weather

conditions and natural events may render designated

roads and trails impassable for extended periods.

Designated areas may contain dangerous or impassable

terrain. Many designated roads and trails may be

passable only by high-clearance vehicles or four-wheel

drive vehicles. Maintenance of designated roads and

trails will depend on available resources, and many may

receive little maintenance.

This motor vehicle use map identifies those roads,

trails, and areas designated for the motor vehicle use

under 36 CFR 212.51 for the purpose of enforcing the

prohibition at 36 CFR 261.13. This is a limited purpose.

The other public roads are shown for information and

navigation purposes only and are not subject to

designation under the Forest Service travel management

regulation.

These designations apply only to National Forest

System roads, National Forest System trails, and

areas on National Forest System lands.

Route Number Special Vehicle Designation Dates Allowed Beginning

Mile Post

Ending

Mile Post Route Number Special Vehicle Designation Dates Allowed Beginning

Mile Post

Ending

Mile Post Route Number Special Vehicle Designation Dates Allowed

Beginnin

g Mile

Post

Ending

Mile Post

2516 Roads open to

highway legal

vehicles only, with

Seasonal

Designation

Seasonal Designation 10/15-01/01 0.000 0.500 420-9 Roads open to all

Vehicles, with

Seasonal

Designation

Seasonal Designation 04/01-12/31 0.000 1.100 81C Roads open to

highway legal

vehicles only, with

Seasonal

Designation

Seasonal Designation 04/01-12/31 0.000 1.830

2586 Roads open to

highway legal

vehicles only, with

Seasonal

Designation

Seasonal Designation 04/01-12/31 0.149 2.371 423 Roads open to

highway legal

vehicles only, with

Seasonal

Designation

Seasonal Designation 04/01-12/31 0.000 3.377 81F Roads open to

highway legal

vehicles only, with

Seasonal

Designation

Seasonal Designation 04/01-12/31 0.000 4.836

259 Roads open to

highway legal

vehicles only, with

Seasonal

Designation

Seasonal Designation 10/01-10/31 0.000 6.404 423 Roads open to

highway legal

vehicles only, with

Seasonal

Designation

Seasonal Designation 04/01-12/31 3.377 7.688 81G Roads open to

highway legal

vehicles only, with

Seasonal

Designation

Seasonal Designation 04/01-12/31 0.000 1.116

2591 Roads open to

highway legal

vehicles only, with

Seasonal

Designation

Seasonal Designation 04/02-10/14 0.000 0.092 423B Roads open to

highway legal

vehicles only, with

Seasonal

Designation

Seasonal Designation 04/01-12/31 0.000 2.996 81I Roads open to

highway legal

vehicles only, with

Seasonal

Designation

Seasonal Designation 04/01-12/31 0.000 0.337

2624 Roads open to

highway legal

vehicles only, with

Seasonal

Designation

Seasonal Designation 10/01-10/31 0.000 3.497 445 Roads open to

highway legal

vehicles only, with

Seasonal

Designation

Seasonal Designation 04/01-12/31 0.000 1.787 81J Roads open to

highway legal

vehicles only, with

Seasonal

Designation

Seasonal Designation 04/01-12/31 0.000 0.010

2811 Roads open to

highway legal

vehicles only, with

Seasonal

Designation

Seasonal Designation 03/15-12/31 0.000 0.129 463 Roads open to

highway legal

vehicles only, with

Seasonal

Designation

Seasonal Designation 04/01-10/31 0.000 0.699 TRUT-10 Special Vehicle

Designation, with

Seasonal

Designation

ATV 04/01-12/31 0.000 4.480

407 Roads open to

highway legal

vehicles only, with

Seasonal

Designation

Seasonal Designation 04/01-12/31 0.000 5.214 520A Roads open to

highway legal

vehicles only, with

Seasonal

Designation

Seasonal Designation 04/01-10/31 0.000 0.473 TRUT-11 Special Vehicle

Designation

ATV Year-round 0.000 2.670

409 Roads open to

highway legal

vehicles only, with

Seasonal

Designation

Seasonal Designation 04/01-10/31 0.000 0.231 521B Roads open to

highway legal

vehicles only, with

Seasonal

Designation

Seasonal Designation 04/01-10/31 0.000 0.687 TRUT-3 Special Vehicle

Designation

High Clearance Vehicles, Wheeled

Non-Highway Legal Vehicles Wider

Than 50 Inches, All Wheeled

Vehicles 50 Inches Wide or Less

Year-round 0.000 2.840

418 Roads open to

highway legal

vehicles only, with

Seasonal

Designation

Seasonal Designation 04/01-04/30 1.358 10.160 62 Roads open to

highway legal

vehicles only, with

Seasonal

Designation

Seasonal Designation 04/01-12/31 0.000 7.149 TRUT-3 Special Vehicle

Designation

Wheeled Non-Highway Legal

Vehicles Wider Than 50 Inches, All

Wheeled Vehicles 50 Inches Wide

or Less

Year-round 2.840 3.920

420-9 Roads open to all

Vehicles, with

Seasonal

Designation

Seasonal Designation 04/01-12/31 0.000 1.100 81 Roads open to

highway legal

vehicles only, with

Seasonal

Designation

Seasonal Designation 04/01-12/31 0.000 10.892 TRUT-8 Special Vehicle

Designation

High Clearance Vehicles, Wheeled

Non-Highway Legal Vehicles Wider

Than 50 Inches, All Wheeled

Vehicles 50 Inches Wide or Less

Year-round 0.000 5.820

TRUT-9 Special Vehicle

Designation, with

Seasonal

Designation

High Clearance Vehicles, Wheeled

Non-Highway Legal Vehicles Wider

Than 50 Inches and Motocycles

04/01-12/31 0.000 0.680

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OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Operating a motor vehicle on National Forest System

roads, National Forest System trails, and in areas on

National Forest System lands carries a greater

responsibility than operating that vehicle in a city or

other developed setting. Not only must the motor

vehicle operators know and follow all applicable traffic

laws, but they need to show concern for the environment

as well as other forest users. The misuse of motor

vehicles can lead to the temporary or permanent closure

of any designated road, trail, or area. Operators of

motor vehicles are subject to State traffic law, including

State requirements for licensing, registration, and

operation of the vehicle in question.

Motor vehicle use, especially off-highway vehicle use,

involves inherent risks that may cause property damage,

serious injury, and possibly death to participants. Riders

should drive cautiously and anticipate rough surfaces

and features, such as snow, mud, vegetation, and water

crossings common to remote driving conditions.

Participants voluntarily assume full responsibility for

these damages, risks, and dangers. Motor vehicle

operators should take care at all times to protect

themselves and those under their responsibility.

Much of the Nantahala National Forest is remote, and

medical assistance may not be readily available.

Cellular telephones do not work in many areas of the

Nantahala National Forest. Operators should take

adequate food, water, first aid supplies, and other

equipment appropriate for the conditions and expected

weather.

ALWAYS REMEMBER TO RESPECT PRIVATE

LAND! PROTECT YOUR PRIVILEGE. STAY ON

DESIGNATED ROADS, TRAILS AND IN DESIGNATED

AREAS.

Read and understand this map in its entirety. If you

have questions, please contact the Nantahala National

Forest for clarification.

Road, trail, and area users must comply with this

map, as well as all Federal, State, and local laws and

regulations. Compliance with these rules is the

responsibility of the user.