Bull Gap ORV Hill Climb and Trailhead

Campground closure

Closed (US Forest Service)

Bull Gap Hill Climb Area and Road Restrictions

Restricting Bull Gap Hill Climb and Bull Gap Road #4276 to day use only and prohibiting alcohol.

Order No. R904-14-19

ORDER OF THE FOREST SUPERVISOR RESTRICTING THE USE OF ROADS AND CONDITIONS OF USE ON THE HURON-MANISTEE NATIONAL FORESTS

Under the authority of the Act of Congress of June 4, 1897, as amended (16 USC 551), and Secretary of Agriculture’s Regulations 36 CFR 261.50(a)(b), the following acts and omissions are prohibited within the area and roads described in this order within the Huron-Manistee National Forests, Mio Ranger District.

Entering or using the area between 9 pm and 6 am. 36CFR 261.58 (b)
Being on the road between 9 p.m. and 6 am. 36 CFR 261.54 (e)
Possessing a beverage that is defined as an alcoholic beverage by State law. 36 CFR 261.58 (bb)

This order applies to the area and roads defined below and shown on the map designated Exhibit A and attached hereto.

Bull Gap Road #4276: Beginning at the gate at the junction with East Bull Gap Road #4332, (SWSE ¼, Section 24, T26N, R3E), to the gate at the junction with Colgrove Road #4329, (SESE ¼, Section 26, T26N, R3E) and 300 feet either side of centerline of this described road.
Bull Gap Hill Climb Area (Sections 25 and 26, T26N, R3E), specifically identified on the ground with boundary markers.

These restrictions are necessary for public safety and to protect National Forest resources.

Pursuant to 36 CFR, Sec. 261.50 (e), the following persons are exempt from this order:

Persons with a valid permit in their possession signed by the District Ranger or Forest Supervisor specifically authorizing the prohibited act or omission.
Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force the performance of an official duty.

Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 and imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both under the authority of Title 16 USC 551, Title 18 USC 3559 and 3571.

Bull Gap Hill Climb is the ONLY designated motorized ‘Open Area Riding’ on the Huron-Manistee National Forest. The sand hill is 0.2 mile and at a 35 - 40% grade.

Bull Gap is open to all vehicles with a valid DNR ORV trail sticker. If you chose to use hill climb in a vehicle 50” wide or less, you are required to use the 50” return trail to return to the bottom of the hill. Users in motor vehicles greater than 50” are required to use the full-size motorized vehicle return route.

Fees

No Fee

Rules

As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. Applicable Orders - Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas Occupancy and Use Bull Gap Hill Climb Area and Road For a full list of ORV regulations for Michigan, consult the MI-DNR ORV Handbook website.