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.
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