Claim Access Options

[Modern Day Miner]

I was wondering about access to a certain claim. There is a closed forest service road that goes through private property. Do I have a right to use this road/trail to access my claims.
Or is this something that would require me getting private property owners permission to go through his land to get to my claims?

Thanks
MDM

[CP]

Should be enough info here for you Chad to make some choices/decisions regarding that road.
That's about as far as I feel like going on this topic in general forums.
I'm glad to help more in the Protected Forum if anyone's interested.

Great information Chris and I'd agree, this discussion could continue on with more details in the club members protected section for anyone interested.

[Goldshark]

Great information Chris and I'd agree, this discussion could continue on with more details in the club members protected section for anyone interested.

I have a similar situation where I cross several patented claims on the way to my unpatented claims. There is a gate on the one patented claim. I submitted a plan of operations to the FS. They stated that I needed written permission to cross the patented property before they would approve my plan of operations. I showed them the reservations in the patent stating that in the absence of legislation from Congress, the state of Colorado shall provide for the rules and regulations for it's development. Show them the Colorado Revised Statutes pertaining to minerals, particularly 34-48-104, "Every miner has a right of way across any and all claims for the purpose of hauling quartz". The FS said I need a court order to state that this applies.I say BS, but they won't budge. It is a civil matter, but can't find a competent mining law attorney to litigate it. Any body know of a competent attorney to recommend.