Sec. 201. Horse Mountain Special Management Area
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Subject to valid existing rights, there is established the Horse Mountain Special Management Area (referred to in this section as the special management area ) comprising approximately 7,399 acres of Federal land administered by the Forest Service in Humboldt County, California, as generally depicted on the map entitled Horse Mountain Special Management Area—Proposed and dated April 13, 2017. The purpose of the special management area is to enhance the recreational and scenic values of the special management area while conserving the plants, wildlife, and other natural resource values of the area.
Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act and in accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term management of the special management area. In developing the management plan required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with— appropriate State, Tribal, and local governmental entities; and members of the public. The management plan required under paragraph
(1)shall ensure that recreational use within the special management area does not cause significant adverse impacts on the plants and wildlife of the special management area. The Secretary shall manage the special management area— in furtherance of the purposes described in subsection (b); and in accordance with— the laws (including regulations) generally applicable to the National Forest System; this section; and any other applicable law (including regulations). The Secretary shall continue to authorize, maintain, and enhance the recreational use of the special management area, including hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, hang gliding, sightseeing, nature study, horseback riding, rafting, mountain biking, and motorized recreation on authorized routes, and other recreational activities, so long as such recreational use is consistent with the purposes of the special management area, this section, other applicable law (including regulations), and applicable management plans. Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the use of motorized vehicles in the special management area shall be permitted only on roads and trails designated for the use of motorized vehicles. The winter use of snowmobiles shall be allowed in the special management area— during periods of adequate snow coverage during the winter season; and subject to any terms and conditions determined to be necessary by the Secretary. The Secretary may construct new trails for motorized or nonmotorized recreation within the special management area in accordance with— the laws (including regulations) generally applicable to the National Forest System; this section; and any other applicable law (including regulations). In establishing new trails within the special management area, the Secretary shall— prioritize the establishment of loops that provide high-quality, diverse recreational experiences; and consult with members of the public. Subject to valid existing rights, the special management area is withdrawn from— all forms of appropriation or disposal under the public land laws; location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and disposition under laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing.