These are government-designated Motor Vehicle Closed Areas established under the BC Wildlife Act and enforced by Conservation Officers. Boundaries and dates are set by regulation. Some closures include permitted exemptions (e.g., specific corridors, seasonal windows, or conditions such as snow depth) that allow limited snowmobile access only where explicitly stated. We work to keep the BC Provincial Snowmobile Trail Map current, but always verify against the official Region 4 government maps and current orders before you ride. If posted on-site signage or government notices differ from what you saw online, follow the official posting.

Large parts of the Elk Valley are privately owned; access is not a right. The FSA holds limited permits allowing riding only in select portions of private land—this does not imply general access. Some areas, including cat-ski operations, are private and closed to snowmobiling. Check the FSA Trail Map and respect all posted boundaries.

The FSA maintains handshake agreements with partner outdoor groups to protect ski touring and other non-motorized opportunities. These zones are set aside for human-powered use; snowmobiling is not permitted unless a shared-use corridor is explicitly shown. Check the FSA Trail Map for current boundaries and follow on-site signage.

Forest Service Roads may be plowed at any time for industrial activity (e.g., timber harvesting, pipeline work). Snowmobiling on a plowed road suitable for travel by a vehicle is not permitted—and it’s unsafe. Obey all signs, never block industrial access, and be prepared to change plans if active work is underway.