Friends of the Switzerland Trail: Notice concerning illegal ATV/UTV use

When you see illegal activity, please call it into Boulder County Sheriff non-emergency dispatch at 303-441-4444 and reference case # 23-02146

 

 

Illegal activity includes:

– Driving ATVs/UTVs/’side-by-sides’ on county and neighborhood roads. For example on Gold Hill Road, Sawmill Road, roads around Gold Hill town. 

– Speeding or reckless driving by vehicles with trailers carrying these rental OHVs on County Roads, for example Gold Hill Road.

– Driving these vehicles anywhere off of USFS designated motor vehicle use routes. Yes, if you see illegal activity ON USFS lands, it should be called into Boulder County dispatch at the number above. See below for link to download official MVU map onto your phone. Works in realtime regardless of cell/internet connection.

– Reckless endangerement on any road, this could include speeding, failing to yield right of way to pedestrians, cyclists or horseback riders.

-illegal campfires, trash and refuse.

 

If you cannot call immediately, that’s OK. Referencing case # 23-02146 should help.

 

 

For more information email: goldhillforsafeswitztrail@nullgmail.com

Additional Actions:

 

1. Get the FREE official motor vehicle use map here. It really helps with understanding where ATVs/side-by-sides are and are not allowed:

Roosevelt NF – Boulder Ranger District (North Half) – MVUM map by US Forest Service R2 Rocky Mountain Region – Avenza Maps | Avenza Maps

 

2. Share this email with anyone else who may be interested in mitigating impacts from this activity in our neighborhood

 

3. Continue to express your concerns to the Boulder County Commissioners by emailing commissioners@nullbouldercounty.org or filling out form online here: Contact – Boulder County