Post by samandbonnie on Nov 18, 2011 22:02:36 GMT -5
A trail pass is required to ride the trails. Fees are $5/day or $30 for a season pass. Passes can be purchased from local vendors. Contact Grandfather Ranger District at 828-652-2144 for a list of vendors. Passes must be prominently displayed on vehicle at all times while on the trails.
Permit Info: A trail pass is required to ride the trails. Fees are $5/day or $30 for a season pass. Passes can be purchased from local vendors. Contact Grandfather Ranger District at 828-652-2144 for a list of vendors. Passes must be prominently displayed on vehicle at all times while on the trails.
Open Season: April 1 - January 1
Usage: Heavy
Restrictions: Children under 8 may not operate ATV's or motorcycles. Children under age 12 may not operate any ATV 70cc or larger. Children under age 16 may not operate any ATV 90cc or larger. Operators under 16 must be under the supervision of a person over 18 years of age.
Helmets and eye protection are mandatory. No passengers allowed on ATV's, unless they are designed by manufacturer to carry passengers. Unlicensed vehicles are not allowed on designated Forest Service roads. Alcohol is prohibited on the trail system and in the dispersed camping areas.
Spark arresters, mufflers, and brakes are required for all motorized vehicles.
Closest Towns: Morganton and Lenoir
Water: Drinking Water
Restroom: Vault
Activities
OHV Riding & Camping
HIDE
OHV Trail Riding
This area offers 34 miles of off-highway vehicle trails for riders. The trails are designated for all-terrrain vehicles,utilty vehicles,trail bikes and four wheel drives.
Staging Area Brown OHV trail head parking area.
Loading Ramp yes
Class of Vehicle ATV's UTV's trail bikes and 4-wheel drive vehicles.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Difficult
OHV Camping
Dispersed camping sites available in the area.
Sleeping Shelter no
Fire Information fire rings and grills
Difficulty Level: Easy
Permit Info: A trail pass is required to ride the trails. Fees are $5/day or $30 for a season pass. Passes can be purchased from local vendors. Contact Grandfather Ranger District at 828-652-2144 for a list of vendors. Passes must be prominently displayed on vehicle at all times while on the trails.
Open Season: April 1 - January 1
Usage: Heavy
Restrictions: Children under 8 may not operate ATV's or motorcycles. Children under age 12 may not operate any ATV 70cc or larger. Children under age 16 may not operate any ATV 90cc or larger. Operators under 16 must be under the supervision of a person over 18 years of age.
Helmets and eye protection are mandatory. No passengers allowed on ATV's, unless they are designed by manufacturer to carry passengers. Unlicensed vehicles are not allowed on designated Forest Service roads. Alcohol is prohibited on the trail system and in the dispersed camping areas.
Spark arresters, mufflers, and brakes are required for all motorized vehicles.
Closest Towns: Morganton and Lenoir
Water: Drinking Water
Restroom: Vault
Activities
OHV Riding & Camping
HIDE
OHV Trail Riding
This area offers 34 miles of off-highway vehicle trails for riders. The trails are designated for all-terrrain vehicles,utilty vehicles,trail bikes and four wheel drives.
Staging Area Brown OHV trail head parking area.
Loading Ramp yes
Class of Vehicle ATV's UTV's trail bikes and 4-wheel drive vehicles.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Difficult
OHV Camping
Dispersed camping sites available in the area.
Sleeping Shelter no
Fire Information fire rings and grills
Difficulty Level: Easy