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Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited in the Upper Tellico Off-Highway (OHV) Vehicle Area within the Tusquitee Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest. This closure order is effective from January 6, 2004 through January 6, 2009 ...5. Using any type of vehicle that is not capable of 4-wheel drive operation on any trail except Trail #1 (Forest Road #420). This does not include factory standard ATVs and motorcycles... I personally verified this rule is posted 02/21/04. See additional rules Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 and my personal comments.
Upper Tellico ORV Area
Bad news for us buggy riders...
Fee: $10.00 per day per vehicle
Location: 13 miles North of Murphy, NCDistrict Ranger:
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Windrock Coal Creek Recreation Area
Coal Creek Mining and Manufacturing Company (CCMMC) would like to announce the creation of the Windrock Coal Creek Recreation Area (WCCRA). It is a 72,000 acre, multi-use facility with over 250 miles of trails for the enjoyment of ATVs, Motor Cycles, Jeeps, 4x4s, Rail-buggies, Mountain Bikes, Equestrians and Hikers.
CCMMC is utilizing the services of the Windrock ATV Club as consultants in the preparation, management, and maintenance of the facility. All trail-related activities will be coordinated through Windrock ATV Club.
The WCCRA will be open for use by a land-use permit system. All vehicles within the WCCRA borders will be required to have a permit sticker. To acquire a sticker, the purchaser will be required to sign a waiver stating they have read and will obey the rules of the area and also sign a liability waiver. Permit stickers are available on a yearly basis for $80, or daily at $15 per person. These permits may be required for horses and hikers and will be required by all vehicles starting January 1, 2001.
The WCCRA land is located in four counties: Anderson, Morgan, Roane and Scott. It runs from Harriman to Carryville just north of Oliver Springs and Lake City. The area contains many historic sites, vistas and overlooks, and a wealth of wildlife. WCCRA is the southern boundary for TWRA's reintroduction of Elk in East Tennessee.
The WCCRA has several on-going enterprises that may require some trails not be used for recreation on a periodic or permanent basis due to safety concerns. These trails will be clearly marked and everyone is asked to obey the signs. Most of these trails will be relocated around the unsafe area to allow for continued use. Trail maps do not currently exist but GPS mapping is underway. For more information contact: WCCRA Voice Mail 865-927-1446
Chuck Whicker, CCMMC Land Manager – 865-435-7158
Windrock ATV Club - 865-435-0486 www.windrockatv.com
Coal Creek permits may be purchased at the main entrance to Windrock Mountain in Oliver Springs on Saturdays and Sundays from 8am till at least 2pm till further notice. Permits may also be purchased at Short Stop Mkt. in Oliver Springs, Coal Creek office in Oliver Springs and Twin Cove Marine at the Caryville end of the property.
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