Upper Tellico OHV Area

[DSLTOY]

I posted the the following information in the Trails section and am posting it here so everyone gets the word.

From: Bill Champion <bchampion@fs.fed.us>
> Date: 2007/02/15 Thu AM 10:52:14 CST
> To: president@sfwda.org,
> "Stefan Roth" <stefan.roth@sfwda.org>,
> rob.theurer@sfwda.org
> Subject: Tellico Closure Order
>
>
> Just to keep you informed - the new order for Tellico has been signed by
> the Forest Supervisor, effective January 30, 2007.
>
> We will be implementing the seasonal trail closures on Lower Trail 2, Trail
> 7, Trail 9, and Trail 10 as soon as possible. We will also be installing
> the camping restriction signs along Trails 1 & 5 as soon as possible.
> This work will probably begin next week, weather permitting.
>
> The new order prohibits the following acts:
>
> 1. Camping in the Allen Gap and State Line trailhead parking areas - (and
> yes this does include staying inside a totally enclosed RV parked there).
> 2. Roadside camping on Trail # 1 and Trail # 5, except in those areas
> designated by posted sign.
> 3. Possession or use of a motorized vehicle on the lower section of Trail
> 2, or on Trails 7,9, and 10 from January 1 through March 31 on an annual
> basis.
>
>
> If you could get this information out on your web site I would appreciate
> it and also notify your membership so we can begin spreading the word
> around.
>
> If you have any questions etc. please feel free to call me anytime.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Bill Champion
> Supervisory Forester
> Tusquitee Ranger District
> Phone: 828-837-5152 ext. 109
> Fax: 828-837-8510
> E-Mail: bchampion@fs.fed.us

[tellicorob]

As of April 20,2007
The day use fee was increased to $10 per day, $60 per year
The bridge at Rough water crossing (trail5) is completed
The camping ban along trail 5 and trail 1 is in effect

These are actually in effect , not just in the works.