NOHVCC, as a
national body of OHV
recreation
enthusiasts,
develops and
provides a wide
spectrum of
programs, materials
and information, or
"tools", to
individuals, clubs,
associations and
agencies in order to
further a positive
future for
responsible OHV
recreation.
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Traditionally,
motorized recreationists have primarily
utilized public lands for trail riding
opportunities. However, over the last
several decades, that has
changed
to include trail systems and ride areas
on privately-owned lands. This is
especially helpful to riders east of the
Mississippi as public land areas are
considerably more scarce than those
found in the western states.
Through the hard work and dedication of
local enthusiasts and clubs along with a
handful of visionary private landowners
and a series of unique arrangements with
various logging, mining, and other
natural resource industries have led to
some incredible new OHV riding
opportunities in our country. The wildly
successful Hatfield/McCoy trail system (
www.trailsheaven.com ) in West
Virginia, the Coal Creek OHV Area (
www.coalcreekohv.com ) in
Tennessee, the Carolina Adventure World
(
www.carolinaadventureworld.com )
complex in South Carolina, Barnwell
Mountain OHV Park (
www.barnwellmountainra.com ) in
Texas and the Plum Creek trail system in
Maine (http://atvillustrated.com/articles/10894) are just a few prime examples of
how private landowners, both individual
and corporate, and OHV enthusiasts can
work together to improve OHV
opportunities in their area. This is
just the tip of the iceberg and a sample
of the great progress being made.
We
encourage you to send information on any OHV opportunities on private land in
your area so we can compile a complete
nationwide database of areas,
opportunities and successes for others
to learn from and replicate.
Any
feedback on how to improve or add to the
information below would be appreciated.
Contact us at
trailhead@nohvcc.org
PRIVATE
LANDS RESOURCES
Current
State-specific and National Documents
Following is a wide variety of
documents and presentations provided by NOHVCC State Partners
regarding Private Lands OHV issues. These documents can be
utilized by others as an information resource, idea generating
source, boilerplates, etc. Documents describing legislation are
shown here for reference only and are not for use in a legal
sense. For more information on specific issues, contact the
NOHVCC Partner or Associate from the state listed.
NOHVCC
State Partners>>
National
Doc. 1:
Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation in the United States, Regions and
States:
A National Report from the National Survey on Recreation and the
Environment (NSRE) - a very detailed 90-page report
which was prepared for the Forest Service’s National OHV Policy
& Implementation Teams (2005)
Connecticut
Doc. 1: An
brief overview of the current OHV public/private trail situation
in the state from the NOHVCC State Partner; summary of CT's
Landowner Liability Laws.
Iowa
Doc 1:
The Economic Impact of
Off-Highway Vehicles in Iowa - a very detailed,
23-page professional economic assessment (2008)
Minnesota
Doc 1:University
research describes ATV users, economic activity - short
press release (2006).
Doc. 2:Executive Summary; All-terrain Vehicles in Minnesota:
Economic impact and consumer profile - 9-page summary of
professional economic assessment (2006)
Doc.3:
All-terrain Vehicles in Minnesota: Economic impact and consumer
profile - a very detailed, 85-page professional economic
assessment (2006)
Doc. 4:Ten-year forecasts of Minnesota
adult outdoor recreation participation, 2004 to 2014
- a 48-page MN DNR report covering most forms of outdoor
recreation
Doc. 5:2004 Outdoor Recreation Facility Survey of Minnesota Cities,
Counties, and School Districts - a 120-page MN DNR
report covering most forms of outdoor recreation
Ohio
Doc. 1: 1519.07 No duty or liability to user of recreational trail
- brief overview of Ohio law
Doc. 2:§ 4519.04. Number; certificate of registration; sticker -
brief draft of changes to law
Doc. 3:1533.181 Immunity - more on trail user liability
Doc. 4:4519.41 Operation of vehicle on or near highway, street or
road - from Ohio Revised Code
Doc. 5:§ 4519.09. Temporary permit for certain nonresidents
- from Ohio Revised Code
Doc. 6:4519.11. Payment of receipts into bureau of motor vehicles
fund and recreational vehicle fund; appropriation of property
for trails, etc., not authorized - from Ohio Revised
Code
Oregon
Doc 1: Brief
summary from NOHVCC State Partner regarding the current state of
OHV Private land opportunities in the state
Texas
Doc 1:
NOHVCC Private Lands Teams; Case studies and guidelines to
develop OHV opportunities on private land -a detailed
overview of several private land projects currently taking place
in Texas
PowerPoint 1:OHV Park 101; Everything you’d want to know about running
an OHV park ( almost! ) -a 19-slide PowerPoint
from TeXas Trails Education And Motorized Management
Utah
Doc. 1:Annabella City Ordinance; Operating OHVs on city streets and
other definitions
Doc. 2:Fillmore City Ordinance; Operating OHVs on city streets and
other definitions
Doc. 3:Koosharem City Ordinance; Operating OHVs on
city streets and other definitions
Doc. 4:Blanding City Ordinance; Operating OHVs on city streets and
other definitions
Doc. 5:Salina City Ordinance; Operating OHVs on city streets and
other definitions
Doc. 6:Paiute ATV Trail Economic Outcomes - short summary
written by Fishlake National Forest
West Virginia
Doc. 1:The Economic Impact of the Hatfield/McCoy
Trail System in West Virginia - a detailed 65-page
report completed by Marshall University in 2006
Doc. 2:Article 14. Hatfield/McCoy Regional Recreation Authority -
a detailed definition of the Authority and many other
legal underpinnings at Hatfield/McCoy
Doc 3:Hatfield/McCoy Trail Rules and a Summary of
West Virginia ATV Laws
<<SOME
OF THIS SECTION IS UNDER DEVELOPMENT>>
Step-by-step program for
developing OHV opportunities on
private lands How to see your project
through to completion.
Recreational Trails
Program (RTP) Many OHV activists are
surprised to learn that these
federal gas tax monies may be
used for trail projects
utilizing privately held lands.
Boilerplates for grant
applications, leases and
easements Boilerplates are standard
clauses or sections of legal
documents which can be utilized
for your new grants and
contracts.
Park Guidelines for OHVs A resource guide to
assist in the planning,
development, enhancement and
operation of OHV recreation
facilities.
Success stories; How OHV
Trails and Ride Parks Have
Transformed Entire Communities In many ways, this can be
your best ammunition to getting
your project completed.
White papers Details on;
a. Public/private partnerships
b. Utilizing conservation
easement
c. Purchasing property with RTP
d. Cooperating with large land
owners (mining/timber)
e. Economic benefits of OHV
Parks
f. OHV Brownfield projects
g. Insurance/liability solutions
changed
to include trail systems and ride areas
on privately-owned lands. This is
especially helpful to riders east of the
Mississippi as public land areas are
considerably more scarce than those
found in the western states.
how private landowners, both individual
and corporate, and OHV enthusiasts can
work together to improve OHV
opportunities in their area. This is
just the tip of the iceberg and a sample
of the great progress being made.