01-25-10

The trail System has been closed because of record rainfall.
Sections of trail are completely covered with water.
Some small bridges have been displaced.
Erosion is at an all time high, and debris is thick.
Sections have been unnecessarily widened by users trying to avoid the mud.
Trees are dormant and water is not being taken up by them, thus the ground has become saturated.
In order to preserve the high quality of trail that we strive to maintain, the trails will remain closed until damage will be minimized.
At this time it is not certain when that will happen.

Don Watts
Natural Resources Technician