Apalachicola National Forest temporarily closes sections of the motorized trail system
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Effective immediately, the Apalachicola National Forest is closing approximately nine miles of the designated motorcycle trail system to motorized vehicles as well as foot traffic as a safety precaution during the Talquin Timber Sale operations.
These temporary closures include all trails east of Aenon Church Road or Forest Road 370 and northeast of the Florida Gas Line. In addition, the following motorcycle trails will be affected: 12, 12A, 12B and 12C. The remaining 47 miles of designated motorcycle trails will remain open.
“We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but ask the public to respect and obey all trail closures during this time for their own safety,” said Recreation Manager Chandra Roberts.
Motorized trails can be accessed from either the Silver Lake or Springhill trailheads with the applicable recreation fee per operator. Forest visitors are encouraged to go the National Forests in Florida webpage at www.fs.fed.us/r8/florida for the latest forest updates, rules and regulations. Persons entering the temporary closed trails may be ticketed or cited.
For more details pertaining to these closures contact the Wakulla Ranger District at (850) 926-3561.
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