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Are roads permitted in wilderness areas?

April 26, 2017areas permitted Roads wilderness

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Are roads permitted in wilderness areas?

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Generally, no. No permanent roads are allowed. However, the law makes a few limited exceptions for temporary roads if absolutely necessary to administer the wilderness area, including protecting public health and safety. Also, access is allowed to private property surrounded by wilderness.

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Generally, no. Section 4c states that there shall be “no permanent road within any wilderness area…(and) there shall be no temporary road.” Once again, the Act makes a few limited exceptions. Roads may be maintained for the minimum necessary administration of the area for the purposes of the Act, including facilitating measures required in emergencies and for protecting the public health and safety. Roads also are authorized to service private property surrounded by wilderness areas. In general, however, roads are not permitted.