Nichols Lake South Campground

Pack animal and bicycle restrictions for the North Country National Scenic Trail.

Order No. R904-14-13

ORDER OF THE FOREST SUPERVISOR RESTRICTING THE OCCUPANCY AND USE ON THE NORTH COUNTRY NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL ON THE HURON-MANISTEE NATIONAL FORESTS

Under the authority of the Act of Congress of June 4, 1897, as amended (16 USC 551), and the Secretary of Agriculture’s Regulations 36 CFR 261.50(a) and or (b), the following acts and omissions are prohibited on the North Country National Scenic Trail of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. 

A. Pack Animals 

1. Riding, hitching, tethering or hobbling a horse or other saddle or pack animal (except llamas). 36 CFR 261.58 (aa) 
2. Entering or being in the area, while possessing or using a saddle, pack or draft animal (except llamas). 36 CFR 261.55 (c) 

B. Vehicles 

1. Operating a motor vehicle, snowmobile, ATV, ORV or bicycle on a trail 36 CFR 261.55 (b) ** 

** Portions of the trail closed to such use are detailed and/or identified in the attached Exhibit. 

Area Description: The North Country National Scenic Trail on the Cadillac/Manistee and Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger Districts of the Huron-Manistee National Forest. 

Beginning at the boundary of the Huron-Manistee National Forests with the Pere Marquette State Forest in Section 13 of T23N-R13W and proceeding south to the trail terminus in Section 32 of T13N-R13W. The distance of the North Country Scenic Trail on the Huron-Manistee National Forests is approximately 118 miles. 

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (e) the following persons will be exempt from the order: 

1. Any Federal, State, or Local officers, or members of an organized rescue or firefighting force engaged in the performance of an official duty. 
2. Persons with a valid permit in their possession signed by the District Ranger or Forest Supervisor specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission. 
3. Individuals identified as exempt in other agreements or (MOU’s) Memorandum of Understanding. 

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.