Great Trails: Providing Quality OHV Trails and Experiences

The definitive guide for the planning, designing, constructing, managing and maintaining Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) trails.

 

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Management Guidelines for OHV Recreation

Guidelines to assist with planning, developing, operating, and maintaining sustainable OHV trails, trail systems, and areas.  For use by managers and enthusiasts alike.

 

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Trail Planning, Design, and Development Guidelines

Comprehensive guidelines for development of both motorized and nonmotorized trails created by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

 

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Guidelines for Off-Highway Vehicle Clubs: A Resource Guide to Assist in the Formation, Development, and Management of OHV Recreation Enthusiast Clubs

Commonly referred to as NOHVCC’s “Club Start-Up Kit.”  Contains information on how to establish effective local OHV clubs.

 

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Park Guidelines for OHVs

Details step-by-step processes to develop new OHV Parks.

 

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Stationary Sound Test Manual for Off-Highway Motorcycles, ATVs & ROVs

2014-2018 Model Year Supplement: 2014-2018 Model Year Supplement to the 2013 MIC Stationary Sound Test Manual for Off-Highway Motorcycles, ATVs & ROVs

 

 

Tips and Practice Guides

ASI has three booklets available on its website – “Parents, Youngsters and All-Terrain Vehicles”, “Tips and Practice Guide for the All-Terrain Vehicle Rider”, and “The ATV Readiness Checklist”

 

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) also has several safety booklets available for download including – “Parents, Youngsters & Off-Highway Motorcycles,” and “Tips & Practice Guide for the Off-Highway Motorcyclist.”

 

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Safe and Responsible ROV Use Flyer

A printable flyer you can have ROV users sign to acknowledge that they have received safety information. Includes QR code to direct the rider to NOHVCC’s ROV Safety Page.

 

 

Archived Newsletters

NOHVCC staff has been culling through our old newsletters to pull out articles that may still benefit OHV enthusiasts, and to create an archive.  Some of the articles are now available!  We are attempting to review a huge number of articles and to categorize them so that it will be easy for visitors to our website to find the information they are looking for.

Finally, keep an eye on this space as we will be adding more articles and more categories over time.

 

Brochures and Pamphlets

National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) brochure. Provides an overview of the organization including a description of materials and services available.

Americans for Responsible Recreational Access (ARRA) brochure. ARRA was formed to ensure that Americans are not arbitrarily denied the right to responsibly experience and enjoy the public lands that belong to the citizens of the United States. Includes opportunity for grassroots involvement.

 

Prison Hill OHV Management Plan

The purpose of the Prison Hill Recreation Area Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Management Plan is to provide the framework to proactively manage the approximately 960 acres open to OHV use by outlining a prescribed set of management activities.

 

 

Webinars

NOHVCC’s recorded webinars have moved to the webinar page at: https://nohvcc.org/assistance/manager-assistance/online-resource-hub/webinars/

Document Library

 

CategoriesTitleLink
Wildlife and OHVsList of Studies Related to OHV/ORV ImpactsDownload
Wildlife and OHVsWILDLIFE RESPONSES TO MOTORIZED WINTER RECREATION IN YELLOWSTONE 2005Download
Wildlife and OHVsNews Article – Study finds snowmobiles don’t affect Yellowstone Park wildlifeDownload
Private LandsWV ARTICLE 14. HATFIELD-MCCOY REGIONAL RECREATION AUTHORITYDownload
Private LandsNOHVCC Private Lands Team Texas Case StudiesDownload
Private LandsOhio Law 4519.41 Operation of vehicle on or near highway, street or roadDownload
Private LandsOhio Law 1533.181 ImmunityDownload
Private LandsOhio Law 1519.07 No duty or liability to user of recreational trailDownload
Private LandsNOHVCC Private Lands Committee ConnecticutDownload
OHV Rules and RegsRevised Statute 2477 – Rights of Way – Fact SheetDownload
OHV Rules and RegsAustralia State Trail Bike StrategyDownload
Maintenance AgreementsExample Oregon Adopt a Trail AgreementDownload
Maintenance AgreementsCooperative Agreement Indiana DNR and Redbird FoundationDownload
Maintenance AgreementsExample BLM-ATV Club MOUDownload
Lease AgreementsIA Tama OHV Park AgreementDownload
Lease AgreementsIA Riverview OHV Park AgreementDownload
Lease AgreementsIA Rathbun OHV Park AgreementDownload
Lease AgreementsIA Marshalltown OHV Park AgreementDownload
Lease AgreementsIA Gypsum OHV Park AgreementDownload
Lease AgreementsIA Coralville OHV Park AgreementDownload
Lease AgreementsIA Bluff Creek OHV Park AgreementDownload
Lease AgreementsCA BMX Park LeaseDownload
Health and OHVsOFTR Fitness Study – Press ReleaseDownload
Health and OHVsCharacterizing the Physical Demands of Off-Road Motorcycling – OFTR Fitness StudyDownload
Health and OHVsATV & ORM Health Benefit Study Fact Sheet – Quality of LifeDownload
Health and OHVsFitness and Health Benefits of Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Riding – Press ReleaseDownload
Economic Impact StudiesThe Economic Impact of the Hatfield~McCoy Trail System in West VirginiaDownload
Economic Impact StudiesPAIUTE ATV TRAIL ECONOMIC OUTCOMES (Utah)Download
Economic Impact StudiesTexas OHV Economic Impact StudyDownload
Economic Impact StudiesOhio OHV Economic Impact StudyDownload
Economic Impact StudiesMinnesota ATV Economic Impact Study – Executive SummaryDownload
Economic Impact StudiesMinnesota ATV Economic Impact StudyDownload
Economic Impact StudiesEconomic Impact of Off Highway Vehicles in Idaho StudyDownload
Economic Impact StudiesEconomic Impact of Off Highway Vehicles in Idaho Techical ReportDownload
Economic Impact StudiesThe Economic Impact of Off-Highway Vehicles in IowaDownload
Economic Impact StudiesEconomic Contributions of ATV Related Activities in MaineDownload
Health and OHVsATV ORM Health Benefit Study Press ReleaseDownload
Health and OHVsATV ORM Health Benefit Fact SheetDownload
Economic Impact StudiesColorado Economic Impact Study Full ReportDownload
Economic Impact StudiesColorado Economic Impact Study Executive SummaryDownload
Economic Impact StudiesAlberta Economic Impact StudyDownload