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September 29, 2016

Forest Service plan would create 137 miles of OHV trails in Ochoco National Forest

  • Trails would have staging areas, information kiosks and other facilities.
    • By HILARY CORRIGAN
    The Bulletin

    BEND, Ore. — A U.S. Forest Service draft decision calls for creating about 137 miles of trails and roads in the Ochoco National Forest for off-highway vehicle riders to use during summer months.

    The proposal from the Ochoco National Forest comes as part of a long-running process to designate places in the forest for motorized vehicle users. Released last week, the decision argues the routes laid out would meet demand for such riding areas; avoid areas associated with other recreation activities like hiking and horseback riding; and minimize impacts to sensitive resources.


     
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