Medford, Ore. - Bureau of Land Management officials have been working hard to re-open popular downhill biking and hiking trails at the Mountain of the Rogue recreation area after damage from the North River Road Fire, which started June 19.
Portions of the Rat Pack, PB & J, Pay Dirt, and Freewheel trails were impacted and required extensive reconstruction. The BLM will partially re-open the trail system July 30. Significant progress has been on trail repairs; however, long term closures on some trails are likely until the area receives enough moisture to compact the work that has been completed. Currently PB&J Trail and Freewheel Trail will remain closed to the public.
“We appreciate the community’s support and patience in continuing to respect the trail closure until we’re able to safely reopen," said Jared Nichol, Butte Falls Field Manager. “Mountain of the Rogue is one of the BLM’s Backyard to Backcountry treasures and provides world-class riding experiences."
Until trails officially reopen, members of the public may not enter closed areas, and all uses-including mountain biking, hiking, and hunting - are prohibited. The BLM is working as quickly as possible to stabilize the area and create safe conditions for public access.
Maps of the closure areas, as well as a list of personal use restrictions, are available on the Bureau of Land Management’s website: https://blm.gov/orwafire
A BLM employee checks for ideal flow. Come check out the Mountain of the Rogue.
We have it dialed back in!
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
