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Tellico OHV Area is under siege
by the anti-access Southern Environmental Law Center, Trout Unlimited and others. If you want to wheel Tellico in the future, then you need to GET INVOLVED. Get angry, write a letter, send emails, send a donation. Tellico is YOURS and someone is trying to take it away from you.
How can you help?
- Read about the changes to Tellico that the Forest Service is proposing.
- Get angry.
- Donate to "Rescue Tellico Fund" to help pay legal costs.
- Write a letter to the USFS opposing the recently proposed changes to Tellico OHV Area in the USFS "Scoping Letter"
- Write a letter to your US Senator or Congressman asking them to stop the USFS from taking away what is yours at Tellico OHV Area.
- Fill out the University of Tennessee Tellico Survey below and mail it in!
Read about the proposed changes and timeline below.
Oct 31, 2008
SFWDA Press Release! "TELLICO LAWSUIT DISMISSED - FOREST SERVICE TO RELEASE NEW PLAN" Read more...
June 24, 2008
Blue Ribbon Coalition provides an online letter writing tool which goes to the USFS in response to the recently proposed changes to the OHV Area. Please use it to send your own unique letter. Its easy, its not a creative writing contest, and it takes only a few minutes. Please submit your letter prior to July 9!!!!
June 17, 2008: Please fill out University of Tennessee OHV Survey!
Here is the Cover Letter, describing the survey and here is the survey itself. Please fill out the survey (filling out the survey can be done online within the Adobe Acrobat Viewer and then printed, or else printed out and filled in by hand) and mail to:
Tellico OHV Recreation Survey
Dept of Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries
The University of Tennessee
274 Ellington Plant Sciences
Knoxville, Tn 37996
PLEASE NOTE: The surveyor we met at Tellico told us that they get almost ZERO cooperation from the OHV crowd, and tons of cooperation (ie survey responses) from the fisherman. Lets CHANGE that.
June 9, 2008: Tellico Scoping memo from Forest Service
Memo is here. Read it, please.
Here is the Upper Tellico Proposal from the Forest Service. This opens a 30 day comment period prior to the Environmental Assessment and the official comment period after that is finished. They plan to have the final decision by end of Sept.
The "Open House" on the 28th in Murphy is just that. An Open House. No presentations. They will just be there to answer questions about the proposal. Here is the flyer on the "open house".
Here is the link to the Forest Service info
http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/nepa/tusquitee/tellico.htm
Rescue
Tellico Fund: We now accept donations by check, credit cards,
and PayPal.
We intend to use the Rescue Tellico Fund for legal expenses and trail maintenance expenses. We are currently working on an initial legal defense budget and estimating future trail maintenance costs. We expect to continue our trail maintenance work at an accelerated pace during the next few months.
BUY
COOL STUFF to
help support the legal battle to keep the Tellico OHV Area open.
Click here for T-Shirts, mugs, bags and other stuff which helps
in the legal fight.
Display your opinion about the matter proudly!
May 22 Press Release on Rescue Tellico effort, lawsuit coming...
Additional info on Rescue Tellico lawsuit
Tusquitee Ranger District Tellico homepage
April
5, 2008
Official USFS Tusquitee Ranger District page about Tellico: http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/nepa/tusquitee/tellico.htm Click here for the 2008 "Opening Day Flyer" put out by the Ranger District.
Forest Service Decision Memo
December 18, 2007
The Forest Supervisor has issued her decision regarding trail closures
(see proposal of Sept 17 below) at Tellico and the news is bad:
Click here for full text of Forest Service
trail closure order
The Forest Service has announced a winter closure for Tellico from January
1 through March 31 of each year, to take effect January 1, 2008.
Click here for full text of Forest
Service winter closure order
Note that as of December 18, all trails (except a section of trail 8) are still open. Winter closure on all trails is expected to start on January 1. Call the Forest Service office at 828-837-5152 for the latest status.
Discussions are also on-going at our Forums in the "Land Use" section.
Asheville Forest Service meeting report
November 19, 2007
We attended a Forest Service meeting with the Forest Supervisor in Asheville
...
Click here for a summary of the meeting
Trail 8 section closed
November 19, 2007
Three bridges on trail 8 are closed due to sagging. Two bridges can be replaced with culverts and one bridge needs to be rebuilt. A section of trail 8 is closed from the bottom of the intersection with trail 9 to approximate where the old skidder (near turn to #10) is resting next to the trail. This means you cannot complete the loop on trail 8. We volunteered to do the work, but the Forest Service engineer seemed in no hurry to get the work done - maybe by next summer. Argh. We're going to keep pushing on this issue.
Write a Letter to Rescue Tellico
October 3, 2007
We now have instructions and a sample letter on-line so
you can write your own letter to help "Rescue Tellico."
Click here for instructions
Forest Service Proposes Some Trail Closures, Winter Closure
September 17, 2007
The Forest Service is proposing the following actions:
- Prohibiting motorized vehicles on Lower Trail # 2, Trail # 7, and Trail # 9
- Prohibiting winter-time motorized vehicle use on the Upper Tellico OHV Trail System from January 1 to March 31 each year
Click here for the full text of the Forest Service proposal
Southern Environmental Law Center Threatens Tellico Lawsuit
August 6, 2007:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Southern Four Wheel Drive Association publishes Press Release to
address the threatened law suit.
Click here for full text
July 2, 2007:
Southern Environmental Law Center files a 60-day Notice of Intent to
Commence Civil action at the Upper Tellico ORV Area ...
Click here for info
Need a Tellico Trail Map?
 |
Tusquitee Ranger District 123 Woodland Drive Murphy, North Carolina 28906 828-837-5152 |
You can order a map by mail or visit the Forest Service office (Monday - Friday). Some of the Murphy businesses also sell the maps. Maps are $5 each and are well worth the money. |
Upper Tellico OHV Area is located in the Tusquitee Ranger District in the Nantahala National Forest, near Murphy, North Carolina. It is also accessible from Tellico Plains, Tennessee. National Forests are administered by the United States Forest Service, which is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Primary web site for Forest Service announcements and info: www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/
Winter Closure Notice: As of 2007, some Tellico trails will be closed during the winter. The closed trails are lower 2, 7, 9, and 10. The closure period is January through March. Please contact the Ranger station for the exact trails and time period.
Important Note: The trails at Tellico are very difficult. On most of the trails, a vehicle should be equipped with large tires, heavy duty axles, dual lockers, winch, and roll cage and the driver should be experienced. Tools and spare parts are recommended. Wet conditions make the trails significantly more difficult. Go with a well equipped group.
For nearby accommodations, try Tellico Cabin Rentals at www.tellicocabinrentals.com or Crawford's Campground at www.crawfordsattellico.com
For nearby attractions, dining, and other services, please visit the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce.
Tellico Newspaper Article
September 4, 2007
The local newspaper in Murphy, North Carolina published an article about the recent Tellico Stakeholder meeting:
Tellico Work Weekend Report
August 11 - 12, 2007
Southern Four
Wheel Drive Association members held a major work weekend on August 11
- 12 at Upper Tellico ORV Area ...
Click here for the full report
May, June, July 2007 Trail Work Report at Tellico
August 3, 2007
Our totals for trail work at Tellico are listed: Click here
Trails Open
April 3, 2007
The Forest Service reports that trails lower 2, 7, 9, and 10 have been re-opened after the winter closure.
Tellico River Cleanup Day
March 10, 2007
Read the full report with pictures here
Tellico Winter Closure and Camping Rules
February 15, 2007
From the US Forest Service, Nantahala National Forest, Tusquitee Ranger District
" The new order for Tellico has been signed by the Forest Supervisor, effective January 30, 2007.
We will be implementing the seasonal trail closures on Lower Trail 2, Trail 7, Trail 9, and Trail 10 as soon as possible. We will also be installing the camping restriction signs along Trails 1 & 5 as soon as possible. ... "
Click here for full info
National Forests in North Carolina Proposes Fee Increases at Several Recreation Sites
February 12, 2007
The Forest Service is proposing to increase fees at several recreation sites on the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests, among them at the Upper Tellico OHV Area:
" Tellico OHV Area (Tusquitee Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest, Cherokee County)
Fees are proposed to increase from $5 per day per person and $30 per season pass per person to $10 per day and $60 per season pass per person. "
Big Thank You from Mid-Atlantic Early Broncos
December 11, 2006
" Please find enclosed a donation from our club for $600 to be used for Tellico Trail maintenance and help keep the trails open ... "
Click here to read full letter
These folks live too far away from Tellico to help with trail maintenance, so they have chosen to make period donations of money and equipment to Southern. We thank them very much for their generosity!
Tellico Campground Update and Winter Closures
November 10, 2006
USDA Forest Service officials at the Cherokee National Forest reported that recreation sites in the Tellico / Hiwassee Ranger District have been closed or will soon be closed for the winter.
Tellico District Ranger Keith Lannom said, “Several of our campgrounds have less than 5% occupancy during the winter. Closing these campgrounds during the winter months will help us provide better services at all recreation areas during the rest of the year.” ...
Ranger Lannom added “We have recently completed reconstruction of 5 campgrounds in the upper end of the Tellico River Corridor. ...
Click here for complete details
New Motorcycle and ATV Rules in North Carolina National Forests
Forest Service, May 2006
"The following orders apply to the Pisgah, Nantahala, Uwharrie, and Croatan National Forests in North Carolina. This order is in effect from May 12, 2006 through May 12, 2011.
This order applies to all motorcycles being driven off of designated roadways and all-terrain vehicles (ATV’s). ...
Click here for the full text.
Tellico Work Accomplishments for 2006
August 2006
Volunteers from Southern Four Wheel Drive Association once again had
a banner year with trail maintenance work. According to Bill Champion,
Supervisory Forester, volunteers provided $45,000 work of labor and equipment
at Tellico during fiscal year 2006 !!!
Read the details here
BF Goodrich® Tires Launches Outstanding Trails Program
April
2006
BFG selects Tellico trail #4 as one of its nationwide outstanding trails!
BF Goodrich Tires, in conjunction with Tread Lightly and United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA), announced the launch of its Outstanding Trails program. The Outstanding Trails program highlights some of the best off-road trails in the country and is dedicated to the responsible use and preservation of these off-road trails and will aid in the effort to keep these trails sustainable.
At Dixie Run, BF Goodrich Tires presented a check for $4,000 to Southern Four Wheel Drive Association for our efforts in trail conservation.
One of five nationwide trails selected is Upper Tellico OHV Area, Trail #4, located in the Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina where Tennessee, South Carolina and Georgia meet.
Click here to read the full
BFG press release
Tellico River Campgrounds Reconstruction
September
26, 2006:
Keith Lannom, Tellico District Ranger, Cherokee National Forest reports:
We closed Stateline campground yesterday but it will open back up Tuesday afternoon. Our contractor needed to blast some rock to finish off site 7 (a new site). We are hoping to get site 7 ready to use by the weekend.
September
12, 2006:
Keith Lannom, Tellico District Ranger in the Cherokee National Forest, reports:
All campgrounds within the Tellico River Corridor are open and available for use. ...
click here for details
August
15, 2006:
Keith Lannom, Tellico District Ranger in the Cherokee National Forest, reports:
The contractor has almost finished work at Stateline, it should be open for use by this weekend.
He is moving his equipment to Tellico River campground #6 next and it will close on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at 8AM. ...
click here for more details
July 6,
2006:
Keith Lannom, Tellico District Ranger in the Cherokee National Forest, announced:
On Sunday, July 9, 2006 at 5:00 PM Davis Branch Campground will temporarily close to continue campground reconstruction. We expect it to re-open by the end of July 2006. After reconstruction, Davis Branch will have 6 sites. ...
click here for details
June 23,
2006:
Keith Lannom, Tellico District Ranger in the Cherokee National Forest, reports:
The construction work on the Tellico River Corridor campgrounds is progressing well. The contractor has completed his work at Holder Cove (formerly known as #7) and the campground is open for use. ...
click here for details
May 26,
2006:
Keith Lannom, Tellico District Ranger in the Cherokee National Forest, reports:
We opened #7 (Holder Cove) last week and people are using it already. It's not 100% complete. ...
click here for all the details
April 25,
2006:
Tellico River Campground #7 is closed for at least 2 months due to construction at the site. ...
click here for details
First Announcement
April 2006:
The Tellico Ranger District in the Cherokee National Forest (Tennessee) is starting major projects to renovate, upgrade and reconstruct most of the campgrounds and campsites along the Tellico River Road. The projects will start in April 2006 and last several months. During that time, various campgrounds will be closed for a couple of months for reconstruction. ...
click here for the full project description
Thank You Letter
May 3, 2006
Our President, Jay Bird, recently received an email thanking us for maintaining
the great trails at Tellico ...
click here for text and photos
Tellico Ranger District Alcohol Restrictions
April 24, 2006
The Forest Supervisor has issued a formal order prohibiting alcohol at
the campgrounds in the Tellico Ranger District ..
click here for the full order and
list of campgrounds
Tellico Work Weekend
March 11, 2006
Volunteers from Southern Four Wheel Drive Association worked the weekend of March 10 - 12, 2006 maintaining the trails of Upper Tellico OHV Area. ... Click here for the full report
Proposed Motorcycle and ATV Rules in North Carolina National Forests
March 29, 2006
The Forest Service is proposing new safety rules to regulate ATV and motorcycle use in Nantahala (including Tellico), Pisgah, Croatan and Uwharrie National Forests. These rules codify the new North Carolina state laws into Forest Service regulations, however the Forest Service is proposing to expand the rules to govern motorcycles, too.
While the new NC state laws are applicable to National Forests, the federal Forests Service usually cannot enforce state laws. Therefore, the Forest Service is proposing their own similar safety rules for ATVs and motorcycles.
You can send your comments to the Forest Service about the new rules. Comment deadline is April 22, 2006.
Click here to read the proposed rules (pages 1 & 2 discuss the NC laws; page 3 describes the proposed Forest Service rules)
Tellico River Cleanup Day
by Stefan Roth, March 2006
We had another hugely successful trash pickup day in the Tusquitee and Tellico Ranger Districts! Nearly 300 people attended the cleanup day - with several trash loads of trash picked up and hauled away. ... Read all about it.
Note: Next year's Cleanup Day will be March 10, 2007.
Bears and Camping
Prevent Dangerous Visitors To Your Camp Site
The Upper Tellico OHV Area is in the Nantahala National Forest, which is in North Carolina. However, most of the camping opportunities near Tellico are in the Cherokee National Forest, which is in Tennessee. Due to it being prime bear habitat and to avoid attracting bears to the campgrounds, the Cherokee National Forest has camping regulations to discourage bears from foraging though campgrounds.
Keith Lannom, the Forest Service District Ranger, states:
We have food storage restrictions in Tellico River campgrounds, North River campgrounds, and Indian Boundary Recreation Area. The actual regulation reads that it is illegal to:
- Bear Storage Order #275: Possessing or leaving any food or refuse at Indian Boundary Campground unless it is being prepared, eaten, transported or deposited in a provided bear proof trash receptacle.
- Bear Storage Order #240: For Tellico River and North River: Possessing or leaving any food or refuse in a campsite unless it is being prepared, eaten, transported, or deposited in a provided bear proof receptacle.
Basically if you are not eating or cooking food, it should not be left out!
Food should be stored inside a hardtop vehicle. We can issue a citation for violations but we are more interested in working with folks to get them to comply. So if we see a violation, we'll stop and explain the regulations and explain how it protects campers and bears. Our law enforcement officer, Brian Webb, explains it well by saying "If it is not water or hay, don't leave it out."
April 2006: The US Forest Service has posted several updates on the bear incident on the Cherokee National Forest web site.
Write a "Thank You" Letter
Please write a letter to R E Vann, the District Ranger who is in charge of the Upper Tellico ORV Area. Since we use and enjoy this area frequently, it would really help if he can show letters from the public to prove to his bosses that this is a popular area. You can use our provided letter or, even better, you can write a brief thank-you letter in your own words.
Instructions: Please print the letter with your browser. Write
in your name, address, date, and signature
in the spaces provided. Get all your friends, spouses, family members
and even kids to fill out a letter. Make copies and fill them out at a
club meeting. One person per letter! Mail them to the address on the letter
(you can mail multiple letters in one envelope).
Click here (tellicoletter2.html)
to view the letter and use your browser's Print command to print the letter.
Important: New Proposed Tellico Restrictions
January 4, 2006
The US Forest Service is proposing new rules and restrictions at Tellico. You can (and should) write them a letter with your comments. The public comment period runs through January 13, 2006.
The restrictions proposed by the US Forest Service are:
- Winter closure to motorized vehicle of the following trails from January 1 through April 15 of each year:
- Lower Trail #2 (0.7 mile),
- Trail #7 (0.6 mile) and that portion of Trail #6 from the intersection with Trail #7 to the intersection with Trail #4 (0.4 mile),
- Trail #9 (0.8 mile), and
- Trail #10 (3.7 miles).
- Prohibition of overnight camping along Trail #1 and Trail #5 unless
designated for such use. Also prohibited would be overnight camping
in the parking facilities at Allen Gap and State Line.
SFWDA's comments on proposed rule 1: Lower Trail #2 runs close to Tipton Creek for a considerable length. The biggest problems on this trail are the illegal bypasses by ATV users who cannot make the tough sections of the trail. It's already illegal for ATVs to use Lower Trail #2, but they continue to do so and the Forest Service law enforcement is not there to prevent it. An effective law enforcement presence would go a looooong way to solve this problem, but apparently that is not happening. Trail #7 (Peckerwood connector) bridges over and runs close to Peckerwood Creek. It's a difficult trail and some run-off may be getting into the creek. Because of the proximity of the trail to the creek, it's difficult to keep all run-off out of the creek during weather that winter may bring. Trail 9 is located in an area of the forest where top soil is very shallow before giving way to rock underneath. Any erosion here can be easily controlled by water bars and silt traps. Trail 9 is also quite a distance from a creek or wet weather conveyance, thereby providing a good opportunity to implement erosion-control devices before any run-off reaches a body of water. We believe that the main source of erosion on Trail 9 is not from the well-maintained trail, but from the bypasses and spider web"go arounds" made mostly by the ATVs riding illegally on this trail. Controlling the ATV traffic on this trail would improve water quality more effectively than a seasonal closure. Trail #10 is an ATV-only trail. Sections of it run close to creeks and the soil of some of the sections are vulnerable to the freeze-thaw cycle during the winter. SFWDA has performed maintenance on all trails in the ORV area and will to continue to do so. With Trail 10 being an ATV-only trail, if an ATV group is willing to help with this maintenance, as an association we would be willing to partner with them in a joined effort. Past discussions with the Forest Service on winter closure dates have always been for the dates of January 1 through March 31. We do not agree with or see a need for a closure into April! An important consideration is that Lower Trail 2 and Trail 9 are already off-limits to ATVs. Most of the problems on these trails are caused by ATVs bypassing the difficult sections off-the-trail through the woods. The ATVs are there due to lack of law enforcement. Lower Trail 2 starts off the main gravel road and is easily accessible to street vehicles - why can't law enforcement be there now? If these trails are closed during the winter, will there be law enforcement officers to enforce the new restrictions? Otherwise, what's the point of more rules if there is no plan to enforce them? Ditto for Trail 10 - what's the plan to make sure the trail is not used during the winter closure? The Forest Service proposal calls for closing only a few trails that of particular concern. We oppose the winter closure of Trail #9 and we could accept a winter closure period of not longer than January 1 through March 1 or possibly March 31. |
SFWDA's comments on proposed rule 2: Note that the proposed rule contains the qualifier "unless designated for such use." If we cannot keep camping opportunities on Trails 1 and 5, new designated camp sites in appropriate areas will need to be built along these trails. This would recover some of the lost camping opportunities and present fewer environmental problems in the future. People who have a strong desire to camp on trails 1 and 5 are encouraged to volunteer to help build designated camp sites. The proposed rule would prohibit camping along Trails #1 and #5, but parking would still be allowed. There is already no camping at the Allen Gap parking lot. Due to the limited parking spaces available at Allen Gap and State Line, we think that these two parking lots should be for parking only and not camping. We are not in favor of camping restrictions along trails #1 and #5 unless new camping opportunities are made available at the earliest possible time. |
As you read our comments above, you may notice our reluctance about these proposals. We are not truly in favor of them, but we are compromising and accepting some of them in the interest of improving the downstream water quality and ensuring the long-term existence of the Upper Tellico OHV Area. As always, SFWDA will continue to maintain the trails and do everything in our power to keep Tellico an enjoyable experience. In return, we ask all users to follow the rules and help take care of Tellico and we expect the Forest Service to do their best to enforce the rules so that they fully serve the purpose for which they were implemented.
Writing Your Letter
You can use the above comments as a guide to write your letter and you are encouraged to add your own opinions and comments. Be specific with what you favor and oppose and why. If possible, give alternate actions or better ideas.
Please write your letter in your own words. These letters are the most valuable. Form letters or petitions are mostly ignored because they provide little or no useful input and no new ideas. You might also include how much you and your family enjoys 4-wheeling at Tellico - and be sure to thank the Forest Service for the opportunities at Tellico.
Put your name, full address, and date in your letter - and be sure to sign your letter!
The Forest Service must receive your comments by January 13, 2006.
Mail your letter to:
R E Vann
Tusquitee District Ranger
123 Woodland Drive
Murphy, NC 28906Or you can email your letter:
To: rsemingson @ fs.fed.us
Cc: revann @ fs.fed.usOr at the last minute you can fax your letter to:
R E Vann
Tusquitee District Ranger
828-837-8510
Please tell all your friends and get them to write letters, too!
New ATV Laws
December 1, 2005
The State of North Carolina enacted new laws for ATV usage. Even though they are state laws, you must obey them on Forest Service lands like at Tellico.
Tellico Work Weekend Report
October 29 - 30, 2005
We are building a new parking lot for tow vehicles to load/unload. It's
located near state line and is close to being done after this work weekend.
We took lots of pictures of the construction work.
click for details
Tellico Accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2005
by Stefan Roth
We recently received a comprehensive report from Bill Champion, Supervisory Forester, of all the work accomplished at Upper Tellico OHV Area in Fiscal Year 2005 (October 2004 – September 2005).
Southern Four Wheel Drive Association (SFWDA) was the primary volunteer group on all of these projects. The total estimated value of volunteer labor and equipment was an astounding $55,000 ! …
Tellico Work Results for Fiscal Year 2004
by Stefan Roth
Southern 4WD Association members again performed huge amounts of volunteer work at Upper Tellico OHV Area for fiscal year 2004 (October 1, 2003 – September 30, 2004). Our members spent thousands of hours of their free time performing volunteer work, additionally bringing their own vehicles and equipment to help out. The value of volunteer labor and materials again exceeded $30,000 for the year.
The Forest Service currently has significant funding available for the area from the Recreation Fee Demonstration Program (daily permit fees and special use permits) and OHV Initiative Funding from the Forest Service Regional Office in Atlanta. …
Hurricane Ivan Aftermath
September 21, 2004:
The preliminary reports for Hurricane Ivan impacts in Upper Tellico are a mixed bag of bad news and good news. The good news is that so far we have not found any major blow outs, slides, etc. However, there are a large number of trees down, some of which are huge and which will be very dangerous to remove ... click here for all the details
Tellico River Cleanup Day
March 13, 2004
Our report on the 5th Annual trash pick-up day at Tellico, with Trout Unlimited and the Forest Service. Includes pictures and reports from members and Forest Service staff. ... click here for the full story
New Tellico Rules Published by Forest Service
January 6, 2004
There are new rules at Tellico, ordered by the U.S. Forest Service. Click
here for the details.
These rules were mandated by the Forest Service after their proposal shown
below (July 2002).
District Ranger Charles Miller retires
January 5, 2004
Charles Miller was the District Ranger for the Tusquitee District for 18 years. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service for nearly four decades before retiring. A lot of credit for the success of the Upper Tellico OHV Area goes to him, as he worked hard to keep this crown jewel open to the public.
We wish him good health and long life as he starts this new chapter in his life.
Tellico Work Weekend Report
October 17 - 19, 2003
We installed metal railings to keep vehicles (ATVs, etc) on the road
and we cleared some silt traps.
click for details
New Passes at Tellico
April 10, 2003
The old annual passes at Tellico have been changed to seasonal passes.
Click here for all the details.
Tellico River Cleanup Day 2003
On March 8, 2003 the annual clean-up along the Tellico River was held. Crews from Southern Four Wheel Drive Association, Trout Unlimited, and other groups including hiking and canoeing clubs fanned out from the Upper Tellico OHV Area in North Carolina to almost the ranger station in Tennessee picking up trash consisting of the usual bottles, cans, diapers, clothes, vehicle parts, batteries, and other assorted rubbish thrown out by uncaring individuals. ... click here for the full story
Tellico Rules Proposed by Forest Service
July 2002
The Forest Service is proposing new rules for Tellico and is asking the
public to comment on the rules.
Click here for
the complete letter from the U.S. Forest Service.
Deadline for comments was August 7, 2002.
Tellico River Clean-Up Day
March 9, 2002
A report on the 3rd Annual trash pick-up day at Tellico, with Southern 4WD Association, Trout Unlimited and the Forest Service. click here for full story
Tellico Bridge Construction Proposed
September 2001
The Forest Service district in which Tellico is located is asking for your input about a proposal to build a bridge to cross the Tellico River on trail #5. Click here for the details.
This bridge
is expected to be built sometime in 2005.
Actually, it
was finally started in late 2006.
Tellico River Trash Pick-Up
March 10, 2001
Story and pictures from the 2nd Annual trash pick-up day sponsored by Southern 4WD Association, Trout Unlimited and the Forest Service. Click here for the full story.
Tellico Work Day Report
March 10, 2001
Story and pictures from a volunteer work day at Upper Tellico ORV Area. Click here for the full story.
Tellico Work Weekend
September 5 - 7, 1997
Southern Four Wheel Drive Association pulled off another super work weekend on September 5 - 7, 1997 in the Upper Tellico OHV Area in the Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina. Our members and clubs did a fantastic job on the new entrance and pay station area near Murphy, NC and on the trails in the OHV area. The turn out was really better than expected ... Click here for the rest of the story
Useful link: United States Forest Service web site
Last updated: 10/31/2008 09:22:19 PM