SOUTHWESTERN-NEWS-RELEASE: Coconino National Forest Information

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NEWS RELEASE                    

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture

U.S. Forest Service

Coconino National Forest

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For Immediate Release

August 21, 2013

           

Public Affairs Contacts:

Brienne Magee, Flagstaff District Public Affairs Specialist, 928-527-8290

Brady Smith, Forest Public Affairs Officer, 928-527-3490

Dean Jones, Forest Deputy Public Affairs Officer, 928-527-3643

 

 

Waterline Trail reopened to non-motorized use, Crews anticipate opening Schultz Pass and Little Elden Springs Roads by Labor Day Weekend

Flagstaff, Ariz. – The popular Waterline Trail north of Flagstaff is again open for non-motorized use after a temporary closure due to monsoon flood damage last month. The steep slopes surrounding Waterline Trail were severely burned during the 2010 Schultz Fire and several hazards still exist in the area. Trees weakened by fire and other loose debris may fall at any time. Trail users are urged to use caution – stay on the trail; be alert to the surroundings; do not linger around large burned trees; and avoid the area during strong winds or rains.

 

Crews are also working diligently to repair the northern half of Schultz Pass Road (Forest Road 420) and Little Elden Springs Road (FR 556), also damaged by last month’s storms. Forest managers anticipate reopening both roads by Labor Day weekend, possibly sooner. Both roads will be accessible by high-clearance vehicles only.

 

Lockett Meadow Road and Lockett Meadow campground are open.

 

Little Elden Springs Horse Camp, Little Bear Trail, Deer Hill Trail, and Little Elden Trail will likely remain closed through the 2013 season.

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