NPSFinal Rule

Whiskeytown Unit, Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area: Bicycling

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Summary

The National Park Service has established new rules about where people can ride bicycles in the Whiskeytown Unit of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area in California. These rules aim to balance recreational biking with protecting natural resources and ensuring visitor safety in this popular outdoor destination.

Key Points

  • 1Bicycles are now allowed on designated trails and roads within the Whiskeytown recreation area, with specific paths marked for biking
  • 2Certain sensitive natural areas and hiking-only trails are off-limits to bicycles to protect wildlife habitat and prevent environmental damage
  • 3The regulation applies to all visitors who want to bike in this national recreation area, effective immediately upon publication
  • 4Park rangers will enforce these rules and may issue citations to people biking in prohibited areas
  • 5Visitors can find maps showing approved biking routes at park entrances and on the National Park Service website

Key Dates

Published

February 9, 2026

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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