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According to the Forest Service, it means the road is closed to wheeled vehicles until the end of March.

 

It's only laws; ignorance is an excuse to break laws, right?

 

“Doesn’t mean much”

Yikes.

Only comparison I have is people who fish and don’t follow size limits.. taking home young fish who need to grow and spawn to continue for future generations.

“Who cares we won’t get caught”

I don’t associate with those people once I learn who they really are.

 

Friendships aren't being made here...

 

Yes, because you knew beforehand via the forest service website that the area was closed, right?

 

Like your fishing comparison, it's about conservation and management of resources.

 

Would agree 10000%

 

I don't think people are over-analyzing your statement. Most here try to follow the rules when it comes to trail use and it sounded like you're not trying to be part of that group. Maybe it's just a misunderstanding.

The Forest Service provides motor vehicle use maps for all the national forests. They don't have gates or signs for all seasonal closures. The lake isn't closed. Just Bowman Lake Road (18) from 20 to Meadow Lake Road. Meadow Lake Road (the road that runs around the rim and over to Jackson Meadows) isn't closed and you can access it from the west through Graniteville when the snow isn't too deep.

 

It’s not just about not going

It’s about understanding why the outdoors has rules sometimes and how we can contribute to either ruining what we enjoy for future generations to lose out on, or how we can help conserve and keep things intact while also enjoying them ourselves.

I’m not holding a grudge but if I saw a Road was closed anywhere either online or on a sign.. I’d turn around and leave it be. If a buddy I was with went anyway I’d stop associating with them as stated above. It speaks volumes about your respect and love for the outdoors. How you treat nature when no one is around to slap your hand.

sorry for the mini rant but felt I wanted to clarify.

 

No one is saying don't go to the lake. Just go around through Graniteville. Might take a little longer depending on where you're coming from, but who cares. What's your hurry? It's an interesting little town...in a Deliverance kinda way.

 

I’ll bring the guitar

 

All for following the rules and laws set by the forest service. I wouldn’t put myself or rig in any kind of danger trying to bypass closed roads for my own pleasure. When i said “doesn’t mean much”’it was simply because people are obviously out there, legally or illegally...that’s all. I’m sure people in this chat have knowingly been on private property or closed roads at one time or another. Anyways thanks for the other options as far as access goes!

 

I'll bring the banjo.

 

Im not getting any invites after this..haha

 

There are a couple steep spots on that road that would result in certain death if one were to lose control and go over the side. Not questioning your driving ability. More related to reasons why that road gets closed in the winter. It can get icy.

 

Yeah, i have watched a few clips on youtube. It looks nice during spring and summer.