KEEP THE
BIG RIGS
ON THE MAP.
Full-size Land Cruisers, trucks, Jeeps and overland rigs need real roads, real trail systems and a real voice when access decisions are made.
ACCESS DOESN’T
DEFEND ITSELF.
Since 1987, BlueRibbon Coalition has worked to preserve recreation access on America’s public lands. Its work includes policy research, public comments, grassroots action, rule-making participation and litigation when access is unfairly restricted.
That matters to AGF because a full-size 4×4 needs more than a parking lot. It needs connected routes, legal dispersed-camping access, remote trailheads, backcountry roads and enough room for a long-wheelbase vehicle to travel without creating new damage.
The point is not “drive anywhere.” The point is to keep a diverse, well-managed network of legitimate routes open—and use those routes responsibly.
THE WORK BEHIND
THE WHEEL TRACKS.
Full-size access can disappear one route, one plan and one closure at a time. BRC works in the places where those decisions are actually made.
LAND-USE PLANNING
BRC investigates agency proposals, maps affected routes and puts motorized recreation into the public record before a plan becomes final.
GRASSROOTS ACTION
Action alerts turn individual wheelers, clubs and rural communities into a documented response that agencies cannot easily ignore.
LEGAL DEFENSE
When planning and comments are not enough, BRC funds and pursues legal challenges aimed at preserving routes, campsites and recreation access.
ACCESS FOR MORE PEOPLE
Motorized routes also serve older visitors, families and people with disabilities who may depend on a vehicle to reach public-land experiences.
NOT JUST A SLOGAN.
ROUTES STAY OPEN.
MILES KEPT OPEN IN THE OWYHEES
BRC worked with Idaho 4×4 clubs and hundreds of commenters during BLM travel planning. The selected plan kept 1,306 of 1,493 miles open for public use.
READ THE CASE ↗ICONIC ROUTES BACK UNDER REVIEW
After years of litigation and advocacy, BLM moved to reassess a large group of closed routes around Labyrinth Rims and Gemini Bridges—including routes valued by 4×4 drivers, campers and overlanders.
READ THE UPDATE ↗MILES PUT BACK ON THE TABLE
In 2026, new BLM alternatives proposed reconsidering roughly 226 miles in the San Rafael Swell and 19.82 miles in the San Rafael Desert after sustained legal and public pressure.
SEE THE DETAILS ↗WIDTH. WEIGHT.
RANGE. REALITY.
A full-size rig cannot simply switch to a narrow singletrack trail when a road closes. Trucks and Land Cruisers depend on routes designed and classified for their width, turning radius and recovery needs.
- Connected networks: A legal route that dead-ends at a new closure is not a functional trail system.
- Dispersed camping: Vehicle-accessible campsites make longer trips and family travel possible.
- Remote access: Roads connect people to overlooks, hunting areas, trailheads and backcountry destinations.
- Inclusive access: A vehicle may be the only practical way some visitors can experience public lands.
BIG TRUCK.
SMALL EGO.
BRC pairs access advocacy with a recreation code of ethics and policies supporting responsible use, safety, environmental protection, shared trails and clear rules.
USE THE ROUTE
Stay on established or designated roads and trails. Do not widen a trail to avoid an obstacle.
READ THE SIGNS
Respect closures, route designations, private property and clearly marked restrictions.
SHARE THE TRAIL
Slow down around others, yield appropriately and never block the route when stopping.
DRIVE THE CONDITIONS
Match speed and destination to weather, terrain, traffic, vehicle capability and driver skill.
KEEP IT QUIET
Maintain exhaust and equipment so unnecessary sound does not become the reason access is restricted.
PACK IT OUT
Take home trash, parts and fluids. Leave campsites and pullouts better than you found them.
PROTECT WILDLIFE
Do not chase or disturb animals, and honor seasonal areas established for wildlife protection.
BE THE GOOD EXAMPLE
Drive sober, carry recovery and safety gear, assist in emergencies and remember every action reflects on all trail users.
USE THE TRAILS.
SUPPORT THE FIGHT.
Responsible recreation keeps the argument honest. Membership, comments, volunteer work and donations give the access community a stronger voice when public-land decisions are made.