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The Tread Lightly Program is dedicated to increasing awareness on how to enjoy public and private lands while minimizing the impact on it. They promote off-road vehicle use by using low impact principals. The main points are:

TREAD Lightly Guidelines Expanded

TRAVEL AND RECREATE WITH MINIMUM IMPACT

• Stay on designated routes.
• Travel only in areas open to four wheeling.
• Know your vehicle’s limitations. When in doubt, re-track.
• For your safety, travel straight up or down hills. Don’t traverse the face of a hill; you may slip sideways or roll your vehicle.
• Cross large rocks and other obstacles slowly, at an angle, one wheel at a time.
• When possible avoid mud. In soft terrain, go easy on the gas to avoid wheel spin, which can cause rutting.
• Cross ravines slowly at a 45-degree angle.
• Straddle ruts, gullies and washouts even if they are wider than your vehicle.
• Cross streams only at designated fording points, or where the road crosses the stream.
• Don’t turn around on narrow roads, steep terrain, or unstable ground. Backup until you find a safe place to turn around.
• Stop frequently and reconnoiter ahead on foot.
• Avoid riding in meadows and marshy areas.
• Go easy on the throttle and avoid riding the brake or clutch.
• To help with traction, balance your load and lower tire pressure to where you see a bulge (typically not less the than 20 pounds).
• Know where the differential or lowest point on the vehicle is.
• Choose the appropriate winch for your vehicle size.
• Attach towing cable, tree strap or chain as low as possible to the object being winched. Let the winch do the work; never drive the winch.
• Protect the soundscape by avoiding unnecessary noise created by your vehicle.
• Practice minimum impact camping by using established sites, camping 200 feet from water resources and trails and minimizing use of fire.
• Observe proper sanitary waste disposal by burying waste 6-8 inches deep and at least 200 feet from trails, campsites, and water resources or pack out your waste.

RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS

• Be considerate of others on the road or trail.
• Drive only where permitted.
• Leave gates as you find them. Respect private land.
• Yield the right-of-way to those passing you or traveling uphill. Yield to mountain bikers, hikers, and horses.
• Keep the noise and dust down.
• Pack out what you pack in.

EDUCATE YOURSELF, PLAN AND PREPARE BEFORE YOU GO

• Obtain a map of your destination and determine which areas are open to off -highway vehicles.
• Contact the land manager for area restrictions, closures, and permit requirements. If you cross private property, be sure to ask permission from the landowner(s).
• Make a realistic plan and stick to it. Always tell someone where you are going and your expected return time.
• Check the weather forecast.
• Make sure your vehicle is mechanically up to task. Be prepared with tools, supplies and spares for trailside repairs.
• Prepare for the unexpected by packing necessary emergency items.
• Travel with a group of two or more vehicles, as riding solo can leave you vulnerable if you have an accident or breakdown. Designate meeting areas in case of separation.
• Buckle up! Seat belts are mandatory.
• Know your limitations. Watch your time, your fuel, and your energy.
• Maintain a reasonable distance between vehicles.
• Don’t mix driving with alcohol and/or drugs.
• Understand your vehicle’s controls and how to operate them.

ALLOW FOR FUTURE USE OF THE OUTDOORS, LEAVE IT BETTER THAN YOU FOUND IT

• Carry a trash bag in you vehicle and pick up litter left by others
• Ride in the middle of trails to minimize widening of the trails. Avoid sideslipping and wheel spin, which can lead to erosion.
• Avoid “spooking” livestock and wildlife.
• Always avoid sensitive habitats: wetlands, meadows, and tundra.
• Following a ride, wash your vehicle to reduce the spread of noxious weeds.
• Motorized and mechanized vehicles are not allowed in designated Wilderness areas.

DISCOVER THE REWARDS OF RESPONSIBLE RECREATION

• Four wheeling provides the opportunity to get away from the rush of everyday life and builds family traditions.
• Careless operation of your off-highway vehicle can cause damage and may result in the closing of an area.