The Rustic Roads program was created over 40 years ago to provide hikers, bicyclists and motorists an opportunity to leisurely travel through the state's scenic countryside. Today, there are 126 designated Rustic Roads spanning 763 miles through 61 counties. They are beautiful in every season. What is a Rustic Road? Every Rustic Road is unique, but all: have outstanding natural features along its borders such as rugged terrain, native vegetation, native wildlife or include open areas with agricultural vistas.are lightly traveled local access roads, serving the adjacent property owners and those wishing to travel by auto, bicycle, or hiking for purposes of recreational enjoyment.are not scheduled nor anticipated for major improvements which would change their rustic characteristics.are at least two miles long and often provide a completed closure or loop, or connect to major highways at both ends of the route.A Rustic Road may be dirt, gravel or paved road. It may be one-way or two-way. It also may have bicycle or hiking paths adjacent to or incorporated in the roadway area.
The maximum speed limit on a Rustic Road has been established by law at 45 mph. A speed limit as low as 30 mph may be established by the local governing authority. This Rustic Roads data layer was created in August 2021. Please use this map to locate Rustic Roads, identify if the pavement is paved or unpaved, and create driving or walking directions.