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  Speeding across the rough terrain on an off-road vehicle, watching the scenic countryside pass by, can be a thrill. An off-road vehicle is any type of motorized vehicle designed to be driven on rough terrain. Sports-utility vehicles, dirt bikes, snow mobiles, dune buggies and ATVs are all examples of this type of transportation. When people want to ride their ORVs, there are several trail types available.
  
  

Public Land

• ORV trails are often located on public land. These types of trails can be located in state and national parks or in other public places. National public lands generally permit ORV use without a fee. Depending on the state, you may have to pay an entry fee to gain access to the trails in a state park. U.S. lands where you can ride include the Tonto National Forest in Arizona, Bankhead National Forest in Alabama and Chugach National Forest in Alaska.
  
  

Private Land

• Numerous privately owned businesses, such as the Superlift Off-Road Vehicle Park in Arkansas, offer off-road vehicle trails on their land. You will have to pay an entry fee to gain access to the trails. The businesses sometimes make a vacation experience devoted to ORVing and include camping areas for RVs or tents, cabins or motels.
  
  

Vehicle Specific

• Some types of ORV trails are designed for one or two types of vehicles only. A common example of this type of trail would be snowmobile trails. These trails are often open for hiking or biking during the off-season, but during the winter, they are devoted to snowmobiling. Because of the specific terrain requirements, dune buggy trails through the sand are usually open only to that type of ORV.
  
  

Members-Only

• There are a number of members-only ORV parks and trails throughout the United States. The land for the trails may be owned by the member of an ATV club who wants to give fellow club members a place to ride, or the land may be owned collectively by a club, operating as a nonprofit organization. Each club has different membership requirements, but if you're an avid ORV rider, joining one nearby may be a good option.