May 9, 2008 - Motorcycle-Only Trails

Last night in Lansing, the Director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources signed the LUOD to enforce Motorcycle-Only trail, with no opposition. This will help make the additional miles of the planned parallel trail expansion feasible and help reduce ORV damage on trails that were built and maintained as Motorcycle-Only trail.

The ORV Plan was also signed, providing both the DNR and enthusiasts a perfect opportunity to work together to build upon the best ORV trail system in the world!

The Director's order restricting horse, mountain biking, snowmobiles, and motor vehicle use in the Pigeon River Area was also signed. The MCCCT was not included in those restrictions. The DNR expressed its appreciation once again for our position of not running CCC events through this environmentally sensitive area.

The following trails are now Motorcycle-Only as declared by the Land Use Order of the Director:

• North Missaukee Trail - Motorcycle-only portions - Motorcycle-only by LUOD

• Tin Cup Trail - Motorcycle-only by LUOD

• Little Manistee Trail - Motorcycle-only by LUOD

• Evart Motorcycle Trail - Motorcycle-only by LUOD

• Long Lake Motorcycle Trail - Motorcycle-only by LUOD

• Lincoln Hills Trail - Motorcycle-only by LUOD

• Grand Traverse Motorcycle Trail - Motorcycle-only by LUOD

• Hunt Creek Motorcycle Trail - Motorcycle-only by LUOD

• Tomahawk Motorcycle Trail B Loop and C Loop – Motorcycle-only by LUOD

• Brevort/Trout Lake Trail - Motorcycle-only by LUOD

• Kinross Trail - Motorcycle-only by LUOD

• Foreman Lake Trail - Motorcycle-only by LUOD

• Birch Hill Trail - Motorcycle-only by LUOD

• Sandtown Trail - Motorcycle-only by LUOD

• Newberry - Rexton Trail - Motorcycle-only by LUOD

• Porterfield Lake Trail - Motorcycle-only by LUOD

• Bass Lake Trail - Motorcycle-only by LUOD

If you have any questions on the Motorcycle-only trail initiative, please call the CCC office at 517-781-4805.

UPDATE: HB 4323

PUBLIC HEARING

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

April 17 - More than 150 people were in attendance for the public hearing in Lansing yesterday on House Bill 4323! Your support for this landmark ORV legislation sent a loud and clear message to our lawmakers and the off-road community was well represented. Yesterday's hearing was a positive step in the right direction for motorized recreation in the state of Michigan. The Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan thanks you for your support!

Stay tuned for more detailed information.