Brining Jeep trails up to Raptor width

[TurboTJ]

I am heading back out into the Rockies this weekend and planning to widen/clear some trails. It’s all national forest. Does anyone know what the rules are for this?

One of the trails has a log that fell across it. I will be bringing a chainsaw to clear this. What other tools would be good? Has anyone else done this?

 

[wheelman55]

In the brush country of West TX, I carry some long handled nippers.

You'll also want a chain or a tow strap...

 

[Sozzy12]

A shovel and Pulaski are handy... I do a lot of work weekends with the local ATV and off road clubs.

 

[B E N]

It depends on who operates the trail maintenance. If your talking about old logging roads that just haven't been maintained your fine. However if your talking about trails that are expressly limited by width you cannot modify them. For instance a 50" ohv trail is mandated to be so by the forest service and even taking your truck on them is illegal and will levy you fines and penalties. There are also trails that are restricted to narrower than full size, you cannot modify these for your full width vehicle/raptor, they are usually designated for use as jeep trails.

If you aren't sure contact stay the trail and ask about the road your wanting to modify.
https://staythetrail.org/contact-us/

Beware you also may need an OHV license in addition to your standard license plate.
https://staythetrail.org/full-size-trails/