Intermountain Region

Scenic highways, byways and back roads provide excellent opportunities to explore the National Forests of the Intermountain Region. Maps highlighting points of interest and scenic vistas for road trips are available at local Forest Service offices.

Roads

Roads provide access to many remote corners of the Intermountain Region. However, every road must serve many users. You may enter the forest on some roads, while others are closed after timber hauling, mineral extraction, or other uses. If a road is closed, you may explore on foot rather than in your vehicle.

Often times these roads are closed to provide privacy and protection for wildlife. In the springtime, wild mothers prefer to give birth to their young away from the prying eyes of humans. Occasionally, the native flowers and grasses need time to grow undamaged by visitors.

Please heed a "CLOSED ROAD" sign, but follow and enjoy the open roads as they beckon you to outdoor adventures.