Most national forest roads in Elko County to stay open

RENO -- The vast majority of national forest roads in Elko County will remain open for motorized vehicles and only some will be closed under a travel management plan released Friday by the U.S. Forest Service.

The plan for the first time recognizes more than 900 miles of roads and trails in the county as part of the national forest system, the agency said. It keeps open another 1,085 miles of existing authorized roads and closes about 225 miles of road.

The decision means nearly 2,000 miles of roads and motorized trails will be open for public use on Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest land in Elko County, said Wendy Fuell, Mountain City District ranger.