Sec. 202. Elk Camp Ridge Recreation Trail
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In accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the Secretary ), after providing an opportunity for public comment, shall designate a trail (which may include a system of trails)— for use by off-highway vehicles, mountain bicycles, or both; and to be known as the Elk Camp Ridge Recreation Trail (referred to in this section as the trail ). In designating the trail under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall only include routes that are— as of the date of enactment of this Act, authorized for use by off-highway vehicles, mountain bicycles, or both; and located on land that is managed by the Forest Service in Del Norte County in the State.
A map that depicts the trail shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service. The Secretary shall manage the trail— in accordance with applicable law (including regulations); in a manner that ensures the safety of citizens who use the trail; and in a manner that minimizes any damage to sensitive habitat or cultural resources. To minimize the impacts of the use of the trail on environmental and cultural resources, the Secretary shall annually assess the effects of the use of off-highway vehicles and mountain bicycles on— the trail; land located in proximity to the trail; and plants, wildlife, and wildlife habitat.
The Secretary, in consultation with the State and Del Norte County in the State and subject to paragraph (4), may temporarily close or permanently reroute a portion of the trail if the Secretary determines that— the trail is having an adverse impact on— wildlife habitat; natural resources; cultural resources; or traditional uses; the trail threatens public safety; or closure of the trail is necessary— to repair damage to the trail; or to repair resource damage. Any portion of the trail that is temporarily closed by the Secretary under paragraph
(3)may be permanently rerouted along any road or trail— that is— in existence as of the date of the closure of the portion of the trail; located on public land; and open to motorized or mechanized use; and if the Secretary determines that rerouting the portion of the trail would not significantly increase or decrease the length of the trail. The Secretary shall ensure that visitors to the trail have access to adequate notice relating to the availability of trail routes through— the placement of appropriate signage along the trail; and the distribution of maps, safety education materials, and other information that the Secretary determines to be appropriate. Nothing in this section affects the ownership, management, or other rights relating to any non-Federal land (including any interest in any non-Federal land).