The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has finalized strategic master plans for each of the three primary categories of off-highway vehicle recreation: all-terrain vehicles, off-road vehicles and off-highway motorcycles.
The plans communicate the background and trends of OHV recreation, share information about statewide OHV trail management and strategic planning, and provide guidance regarding future trail maintenance and development practices. The plans also highlight conditions that are suitable for future trail development. Additionally, safety and responsible riding are core considerations throughout the plans, including guidance on education, design, signage and enforcement. The DNR also developed an overview document that ties the three individual plans together.
Each plan incorporates input from a wide range of groups, individuals and other levels of government received during plan development and after the draft plans were shared for review. Feedback during a 60-day comment period helped the DNR refine the plans to reflect statewide priorities, local perspectives, and the interests and concerns of people who engage in both motorized and non-motorized uses of public lands. The plans and overview document are available on the OHV strategic master plans webpage on the DNR website. For questions or to request a printed copy, contact Molly Lou Pintok at [email protected] or 651-259-5095.