"Roadless Area" Options

[JMDOBB985]

Newbie here....

Just had a couple questions regarding a "roadless" area in Pike Nat'l forest that I am looking to open a claim in. My 1st question is regarding whether these area's are open to mining claims? I was also wondering if I have to get approval from the
FS to access this area via a "closed" FS road on my ATV to carry my equipment? No gate on this road, just shows closed on a forest map online which used to be listed as "4wd" until the area went raodless***

Thanks in advance for your advise,

Jim

[johnnybravo300]

Sounds like you could walk in to prospect but not drive in. That's my best guess hehe. That map is 12 years old and things could be different there now. I know some trails were closed where I lived after the hayman fire because of erosion. Forestry has been on a trail closing rampage the last few years. Their excuse is whatever trails they can't maintain they are just shutting down, at least around here.