Respect private property and closed areas. Don't make a new trail to get around locked gates. Be courteous on the trail. Yeild to horses, slow down for hikers, maintain a cheerful attitude. Stay off wet roads and trails, welands and meadows.
Wilderness areas are closed to all types of motorized and mechanized equipment.
Don't run over young trees and shrubs. Be prepared for vehicle breakdowns. Travel with someone, pack emergency kits, let others know your travel routes in and out of the areas. Stick with your plan. T ravel maps are available from land managers to explain which roads, areas, and trails are open, closed, or restricted seasonally or year-long.