Michigan Motorized Trail Signing Handbook

Guidelines for Signing Snowmobile Trails and Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Trails

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responsible for assuring the motorized trail system is appropriately signed. This handbook is intended to assist trail sponsors, DNR, United States Department of Agriculture, and Forest Service employees with trail signing responsibilities in developing trail facilities.

by Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Division

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