Grist iconGristSep 22, 2026

Trump wants to open nearly all national forest trails to dirt bikes and ATVs

The Forest Service is proposing to allow motorized vehicles on all trails, two-tracks, and roads unless it explicitly designates otherwise.

Trump wants to open nearly all national forest trails to dirt bikes and ATVs

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