MERIDIAN OHV PARK RULES AND TRAIL SIGNAGE

THE MERIDIAN MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION PRIDES ITSELF IN OFFERING A FAMILY ORIENTED,  SAFE, AND ORGANIZED OFF-ROAD RIDING PARK! THE MERIDIAN OHV PARK HAS A SET OF MANDATORY...NO EXCEPTION RULES THAT ALL MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO KNOW, FOLLOW, AND HELP ENFORCE! THEN WE HAVE A SET OF COMMON SENCE RULES THAT EVERYONE SHOULD ALREADY KNOW AS OFF-ROAD RIDERS BUT MAY NEED TO BE REMINDED OF. PLEASE REVIEW AND REMEMBER THESE SETS OF RULES BEFORE ENTERING ONTO ANY MERIDIAN MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION PROPERTY.

PLEASE HELP THE MERIDIAN OHV PARK REMAIN FOR MANY YEARS BY KNOWING AND FOLLOWING ALL THE MERIDIAN OHV PARK RULES. NO ONE LIKES RULES BUT THEY MUST EXIST FOR THE BETTER GOOD OF EVERYONE INVOLVED.

MANDATORY PARK RULES

1. Helmets are mandatory while OHV is in motion. 

2. No alcoholic beverages of any kind are allowed on MMA property.

3. Observe all park boundary signs and fencing.

4. Crossing Highway 45 or riding the right-of-way is strictly prohibited!

5. Riders must remain on marked MMA maintained trails.

6. No hunting is allowed in the park.

7. No fighting, loud vulgar language, or any inappropriate behavior.

8. No children under the age of 12 can ride without ADULT supervision.

9. No riding in parking area. Speed limit is 5 mph.

 

COMMON SENCE RULES

1.   No dangerous or controlled substances on MMA properties.

2.   Do Not Litter!   "Pack It In, Pack It Out."

3.   Crossing HWY 45 to ride the Bonita Lake side is strictly prohibited!

4.   Do not remove or destroy trees, shrubs, plants or animals.

5.   Use tree straps when winching.

6.   Passengers are allowed unless it is a violation of manufactures’ safe operating procedures.

7.   Do not ride alone. Accidents or break-downs can occur at anytime.

8.   Be courteous of other members, park officials, and local law enforcement on and off trails.

9.   Know your limitations and do not exceed the capabilities of your vehicle.

10. Pets must be kept on a leash or in a pet carrying case at all times.

11. All vehicles must operate in a manner to avoid incidents and/or accidents while in the park.

12. NO GLASS CONTAINERS are allowed in the park.

13. No firearms allowed on the premises.

14. Your OHV should have appropriate equipment to operate on the rough terrain in the park.

15. The park is neither liable nor responsible for damage, loss, or theft of personal property.

MMA DISCIPLINARY MEASURES

These measures apply to all Meridian Motorcycle Association members. Each rule infraction carries a certain degree of disciplinary measure which are listed below. If you are found guilty of any rule infractions and this infraction is visual witnessed by any MMA Board Member, MMA Security Officer, City Of Meridian Employee, or Meridian Police Officer you will be held accountable to the following MMA disciplinary measures:

RULE INFRACTION

DISCIPLINARY MEASURE
TRESPASSERS or NON-MMA MEMBERS Will be arrested and charged with trespassing.
NOT WEARING A HELMET.
First Offense: Verbal Warning
Second Offense: Loss of MMA Membership for 1 MMA year.

RIDING OUTSIDE THE MERIDIAN OHV PARK BOUNDARIES.
First Offense: Verbal Warning
Second Offense: Loss of MMA Membership for 1 MMA year.
ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AND/OR STORING ALCOHOL ON ANY MMA MAINTAINED PROPERTIES.
First Offense: Immediate loss of MMA Membership for 1 MMA year.
PARKING IN BIG DIRT PIT WITHOUT MINOR RIDERS.
First Offense: Verbal Warning
Second Offense: Loss of MMA Membership for 1 MMA year.
DESTRUCTION OF GATES, SIGNS, BARRIERS, FENCING, OR ANY OTHER MMA OWNED PROPERTY. First Offense: Immediate loss of MMA Membership for 1 MMA year
DANGEROUS RIDING, UNRULY CONDUCT, FIGHTING, CURSING ALOUD, OR ANY RUDE JESTERS.
First Offense: Verbal Warning
Second Offense: Loss of MMA Membership for 1 MMA year.
DISREGARDING TRAIL SINGS AND TRAIL DIRECTIONS.
First Offense: Verbal Warning
Second Offense: Loss of MMA Membership for 1 MMA year.
CROSSING HWY 45. First Offense: Immediate loss of MMA Membership for 1 MMA year
HUNTING ON MMA PROPERTY First Offense: Immediate loss of MMA Membership for 1 MMA year
BURNING FIRES ON MMA PROPERTY OUTSIDE PARKING AREA. First Offense: Immediate loss of MMA Membership for 1 MMA year

ALL MMA RULE INFRACTIONS ISSUED MUST BE WITNESSED VISUALLY.  ALL INFRACTIONS REPORTED BY A MMA BOARD MEMBER, CITY OF MERIDIAN OFFICIAL, OR MERIDIAN POLICE OFFICER ARE FINAL...NO EXCEPTIONS.  RULINGS CAN ONLY BE REVERSED AFTER DISCUSSED AND REVIEWED BY MMA PRESIDENT JERRY CORLEY. ONCE JERRY CORLEY HAS MADE HIS FINAL DECISION THE RULING STANDS AS DECIDED.

 

RIDING LOCATION

The Meridian OHV Park is located in an area bordered by Highway 45 Bypass on the West, the Meridian Police Department/Homeland Security Training Facility on the North, and Lakeview Golf Course on the South and East. Some boundaries in our park also border privately owned land.

All Meridian OHV Park boundaries are clearly marked boundary signs. Some boundaries that have become problem area have boundary signs and orange fencing. It is critical that all MMA members respect theses areas. If you are unsure of these boundaries, please contact an MMA board member for clarification before entering.

The Meridian Police Department/Homeland Security Training Facility is our most critical boundary. There is now a clear cut lane the width of a road cut between the park and the training facility. This lane also has boundary sings. This lane is the boundary and must not be crossed.

The Meridian Police Department/Homeland Security Training Facility has a live firing range that is active 7 days a week. The firing range is used for training during the week and it is used by the Meridian Gun Club on the weekends. This range includes a high powered riffle range that is often used for Sniper and SWAT training. If you are unsure of designated riding area, please contact an MMA board member for clarification!

The Meridian OHV Park also has maps available that will assist you in knowing our park and it's boundaries.

 

1. TRAIL NAME SIGNS

a. One Way Trail Name Signs are green backgrounds with white lettering. These signs are located at every one-way trail beginning and should be used as a reference to the trail maps. It is important to know the trails name before you ride it. If you get hurt or your machine breaks down you may be able to save time by knowing what trail you are riding.

 ONE Way Trail Name Signage: Green and White name signs tell you that trail flows in one direction.

b. Two Way Trail Name Signs have yellow backgrounds with black lettering. These signs are located at various points on every two-way trail and should be used as a reference to the trail maps. As with one way trails it is important to know the name of the trail you are riding.

TWO Way Trail Name Signage: Yellow and Black name signs tell you that trail is running two way traffic. Use caution and slow down!

c. Located on all two-way trails will be a caution sign. Slow down and use caution. Trail will have oncoming traffic, maintenance trucks, tractors, and children riders.

TWO Way Trail Name Signage: Yellow and Black name signs tell you that trail is running two way traffic. Use caution and slow down!

 

 

2. TRAIL DESIGNATION SIGNS

a. Some trails are designated as ATV or MC only trails. These trails are marked as such and should be respected by riders on other types of machine.

Designates specific trails as either Motorcycle only or ATV only. If trail is not marked then it is open to everyone!

MOTORCYCLE USE ONLY - NO ATVS - An older sign that will still be used. Informs riders that trail is extremely narrow. MCs Only!

 

3. TRAIL RATING SIGNS

All MMA maintained trails are marked with a rating sign at the beginning of each trail. These signs are very important and tell every rider the rated skill level needed to complete the tail. Each trail is marked with easy, intermediate, or x-treme.

EASY RIDING - NEARLY FLAT RIDING WITH FEW OBSTACLES. GREAT FOR BEGINNER RIDERS OR CHILDREN.
INTERMEDIATE RIDING - SOME SKILL REQUIRED. STEEP, ROUGH, AND CHALLENGING TERRAIN.  NO NOVICE OR BEGINNER RIDERS!
X-TREME RIDING - EXPERT RIDERS ONLY! EXTREME TERRAIN, STEEP INCLINES,  AND EXTREMELY CHALLENGING OBSTACLES. 

 

4. DIRECTIONAL MARKINGS AND ARROW SIGNS

a. All MMA maintained trials are marked with GREEN, YELLOW, AND RED directional indicators. These indicators are located on the trees following the trails. Please observe these markings for your own safety and other riders safety.

 GREEN - GO - You are traveling in the correct and intended trail direction.

YELLOW - SLOW DOWN - Two way trail! Trail traffic is moving in both directions.

RED - STOP & TURN AROUND - You are traveling on a one-way trail in the wrong direction.

b. BROWN - The two-way MMA HWY trails are marked with brown arrow signs that will direct you back to the parking area and big dirt pit. Follow these areas to get back to familiar grounds.

BROWN ARROW - Direction back to parking area or big dirt pit.

c. GREEN - These arrows will point to intersecting trails along the that intersecting trails name. Follow these green arrow signs to access intersecting trails.

 GREEN ARROW - Direction to intersecting trails.

 

5. BOUNDARY SIGNS

** YOU MUST OBSERVE AND RESPECT ALL RESTRICTED AREAS...IT COULD COST YOU YOUR LIFE! **

a. Our parks boundaries are critical and must be observed by all members. These areas are marked by orange fencing and boundary signs. Please respect and observe all park boundaries.

 PARK BOUNDARY SIGN - WARNING TO ALL RIDERS

b. As everyone should know our park is bordered by the Meridian Police Department and MS Homeland Security Training Facility. Everyone should stay out of this area because of live fire training that takes place 24/7. These boundary signs should warn those unaware.

 PARK BOUNDARY SIGN - WARNING TO ALL RIDERS

c. Some boundaries or areas that are off limits may be marked with this older sign. It deserves the same respect as the new red/white boundary signs.

 PARK BOUNDARY SIGN - WARNING TO ALL RIDERS

 

6. LOOP SIGNS

a. LUCKY 13 ATV LOOP

Our ATV loop is the Lucky 13 ATV Loop which hits 13 ATV trails throughout our park. The Lucky 13 loop is marked by numbers throughout our park. Starting at the MMA Entrance Trail (#1) you can follow the numbers in sequence and loop back to the parking area. You can see nearly every ATV trail in the park by following the Lucky 13.

 Follow the numbers in sequence to complete the Lucky 13 ATV Loop.

a. KINGS MOTORCYCLE LOOP

Our MC loop is made for the experienced MC rider. Hitting nearly every trail in the park you will have toured our trail system like a KING. Starting at the MMA Entrance Trail follow the letters to complete the Kings MC loop.

Follow the letters in sequence to complete the Kings MC Loop.

 
 
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