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mufflers, and spark arrestors.
The Pike Forest APV Area is one of four operated 11. No person who is under the influence of alcohol or
by the Ohio Division of Forestry. The area is located drugs of abuse shall operate an APV.
on State Route 124, three miles east of Sinking 12. No person shall operate an APV in such a manner as
Spring, Ohio. to willfully damage or destroy vegetation and trails, or STATE FOREST
The Novice Areas are large open fields that are rec- for the purpose of chasing, capturing or killing wildlife.
ommended for inexperienced riders. Approximately 13. Operators of APVs shall not carry or transport any APV AREA
20 miles of trails traverse all types of terrain from flat firearms or other weapons that are not unloaded and
bottoms to steep ridges. These trails should only be securely encased.
attempted by experienced riders. 14. No APV shall be used to carry more passengers than
the vehicle was designed to carry. Contact your
manufacturer for ride capacity.
15. No races or contests are permitted in the APV area.
16. Operators must report any accidents to the forest
headquarters within 24 hours. For accidents at Pike
or Richland Furnace, please call the Southern District
office at (740) 774-1596. This is in addition to the
reports necessary to be made to the local law
enforcement authorities. Call 911 in an emergency.
17. For more information on titling and registering
APV Area Rule Summary your APV, visit bmv.ohio.gov
1. Trail bikes, motorcycles, and all-purpose vehicles are 18. OAC 1501:3-4 Motor Vehicles
the only vehicles permitted in the designated trail
areas. Each vehicle shall display a valid APV or VIOLATING FOREST RULES COULD LEAD TO
highway license. You should bring a copy of your CITATIONS AND FINES, COURT APPEARANCE,
registration with you. (Put it in a waterproof bag and OR ARREST.
store it under your seat with your tool kit).
2. APVs shall be operated only within the designated area.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
3. No person shall operate an APV having a width greater
than 62 inches. Location - Pike State Forest APV Area
State Route 124
4. The APV area is open for riding from one-half hour Mifflin Township, Pike County
before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset. Closest Payphone - Long’s Retreat
Emergency Squad - Call 911
5. The APV area at Pike State Forest is closed from the Pike County Sheriff - Call 911
day after the end of deer gun season until March 31.
6. All transport vehicles and trailers should be parked in Ohio Department of Natural Resources
the designated parking area for safety concerns. Division of Forestry
345 Allen Avenue
7. Maximum speed limits are 5mph in the parking area. At Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
no time shall an APV be operated at a speed greater (740) 774-1596
than that necessary to stop the vehicle in the assured Toll-free (877) 24STREE
clear distance. forestry.ohiodnr.gov
8. All operators shall wear protective headgear and eye
protection.
9. All operators shall have a valid, current motor vehicle
operator's license, except that minors less than 16
years of age may operate an APV if they are accompa-
nied by a licensed parent or guardian 18 years of age
or older.
 PIKE State Forest APV Trail Map
All data contained in this map is believed to be correct but not warranted.
State forest boundary lines are marked with signs and/or yellow paint marks on trees.

Map reviewed and approved by Dan Balser, Chief ODNR Division of Forestry, 08/2019

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