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The South Canyon Trail in the Saddle Mountain Wilderness on the North Kaibab Ranger District will remain closed until spring 2019. Please see the news release and map for details. Thank you,
South Canyon Trail on North Kaibab Ranger District closed until spring Fredonia, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2018 — For Immediate Release.
Fire officials are extending the South Canyon Trail closure on the North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest through at least spring 2019 for both public and firefighter safety.
The trail, which is located in the Saddle Mountain Wilderness, is in the area burned by the Cat Fire this summer, and fire managers
are concerned about the hazards that fire-weakened trees would potentially pose to hikers. The trail will remain closed to allow for safe and efficient restoration work in the area by Forest Service crews. “We simply need more time before we can consider the trail safe for hikers,” said North Zone Fire Management Officer Peter Goetzinger.
“A good solid winter should give us that. We anticipate opening the trail back up in the spring.” Once it is determined safe to do so, the trail will be reopened for public use.
Trail Closure:
South Canyon Trail #6, Saddle Mountain Wilderness, North Kaibab Ranger District There are no other closures in effect in the area. To contact the North Kaibab Ranger District office, call (928) 643-7395. Kaibab National Forest information is also available through the following sources:
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Description: 1650_d3_Closure Extended for Cat Fire_2018_1102.pdf
