Originally Posted by
DiscTruckerMF
Rules were meant to be broken!
And thus why trails are closed...
In my area trails have been closed because people (can be hikers, equestrians and riders) can't behave and stay within the parameter of the trail cutting extra lines or tearing up terrain... I know some riders think all land is theirs to destroy but... well anyway generally explains why trails get closed.
National Forests
The National Parks Service oversees national parks and forest lands set aside for use by the public. Though these lands are specifically operated so the public has access to them, they are not open to the public at all times.
Anyone who sets foot on national forest lands when they are closed to the public can be charged with trespass. The penalties for this include fines and imprisonment for up to six months.
Just FYI. Try harder and call if the information is really inmportant to you:
Gallatin National Forest:
P.O. Box 130
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 587-6701 (Voice)
FAX: (406) 587-6758
Visitor Information:
(406) 522-2520 (Voice and TDD)
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Private docent led mountain bike rides through Limestone Canyon. Go to
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