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Naches trail closures

Postby Grumpy » Tue Mar 29, 2016 3:22 pm

Muddy Conditions Necessitate Seasonal Trail Closures



NACHES—Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest managers are implementing a seasonal closure on Naches Ranger District motorized trails from April 1 until June 15. Similar temporary closures have been implemented in past years during wet spring months to protect natural resources, minimize damage to trails, and maintain quality trail systems.



The Naches Ranger District seasonal restrictions apply to all trails with any type of motorized designation and includes all trail users, motorized or non-motorized. Trails may reopen sooner than June 15, if conditions warrant it.



Selected closure dates are flexible and based on weather information and existing trail conditions. Trails in different areas may open earlier or later than June 15. The Forest Service and volunteer partners will make every effort to keep trails cleared of logs and other forest debris so trail systems can be opened as soon as they dry out. Approved volunteers will be permitted on certain trails prior to the opening date to assist with maintenance and help make trail opening determinations.



Naches Ranger District recreation managers are working with motorized user groups to implement closures in a manner that minimizes impacts to the public, while protecting natural resources. Both motorized and non-motorized user group members often volunteer to maintain trails, and help educate the public on the adverse impacts of traveling on muddy trails. These impacts often include increased soil erosion, and additional trail maintenance.
Volunteers on the Naches Ranger District serve a crucial role in the recreation program. “Local trail partnerships and volunteer commitment to trail stewardship is invaluable to the district and our trails program,” stated Kelly Lawrence, Naches District Ranger. “We rely on and are greatly appreciative of these community relationships that ensure responsible use and sustainable recreation opportunities we all can enjoy.”
“Volunteers on the Naches Ranger District donated over 1,700 hours to motorized trail maintenance in just 2015 alone,” Naches Ranger District Recreation Planner Sue Ranger said. “The district looks forward to strengthening its relationships with its volunteers and utilizing their experience in monitoring trail conditions.”



Information on the closure will be made available through signs on major roads, news releases, radio announcements and website notices. These same communication methods will be used to inform the public when trails open.



Naches Ranger District recreation managers will continue to assess the effectiveness of the spring motorized trail closure with regard to the intent of protecting trails and reducing annual maintenance needs.



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