

Wentworth Springs Road (from 14N08 Eleven Pines road intersection on Georgetown District to Ice House road intersection) STATUS: PACIFIC RANGER DISTRICT - CRYSTAL BASIN AREA Road Updates on the Rock Creek trails status are available on Twitter at /eldoradonf/ (Map and trail list is available on the Forest Order page.) The eastern portion of the Rock Creek system is closed when 2 inches of snow is measured until the snow has completely melted from the Bald Mountain Staging area. The winter closure is NOT in effect at this time: (November 10 through May 1. (Crossier Loop Critical Deer Winter Range)*** Rock Creek has it's own wet weather closure plan and does not fall under the forest-wide seasonal closure.(Map and trail list is available on the Forest Order page.) Updates on the Rock Creek trails status are available on Twitter at /eldoradonf/. For the most up to date information call the Georgetown Ranger Station at 53 or our virtual office number at 530 334-6477.Do not go off trail to get around the obstacle, because it causes resource damage.

If you come to an obstruction, please turn around. There may be some down trees blocking sections of trails, so please use with caution. The Rock Creek Trails are appropriate for OHVs, bicycles, equestrians and hikers. The slide will likely cost more than $1 million to remove and mitigate hazards. The area is unstable.Įleven Pines- from Wentworth Springs road to Hell HoleĬlosed due to 2016/17 STORM DAMAGE. Wentworth Springs Road (from Georgetown to Eleven Pines road)īlacksmith Flat - from Ralston to Forest Road 2ĬLOSED still due to LANDSLIDES in 2017 & 2019. STATUS: GEORGETOWN RANGER DISTRICT - WENTWORTH SPRINGS AND HELL HOLE AREAS Road Mormon Emigrant Trail (MET) / Iron Mountain road By allowing roads and trails to dry sufficiently, users will ensure quality trail opportunities in the future. Use of soaked roads and trails contributes to sedimentation of streams and costly trail damage that can be prevented by avoiding use when trails are holding water. This may be extended depending on forest conditions.ĭuring the winter and spring months vehicle use on dirt roads and trails is prohibited. Annual Closure: January through at least March 30.Extended Closure: Rainfall, soil moisture, road and trail conditions, and weather forecasts are factors that may trigger an extension of the seasonal closure past April 1st.The Seasonal Road and Trail closure is NOT in effect. Georgetown Ranger District- Wentworth Springs and Hell Hole areaįOREST-WIDE OR MULTI DISTRICT CLOSURES RoadĬALDOR FIRE AREA: Developed Recreation Site, Road, and Trail Closures - Forest Order 03-22-09 addresses closures to specific developed recreation sites, roads, and trails due to fire damage.ĭirt Roads and Trails (native surface, unpaved).Amador Ranger District - Highway 88 Corridor.Placerville Ranger District - Highway 50 Corridor.Pacific Ranger District - Crystal Basin Area.(Map and trail list is available on the Forest Order page.) Winter Deer Range Closureįrom November 10 to May 1st the southern portion of the trail system is closed for wildlife needs. The trails will open after a 48 hour period of drying weather. Rock Creek OHV Trails are temporarily closed due to wet weather when 1.5 inches or more of precipitation is measured. Why does Rock Creek have a separate closure? Rock Creek's trail monitoring and closure system was already in place when Travel Management analysis occurred in 2005 and works well for the area.
