Updated info on Cleveland Forest Closures: Maple Springs/MW now OPEN

I drove by it today and they had cones lined up and the old guy with the "Cook's security" badge was sitting there.

 

But Whiting closes early???

 

That was bound to happen.

 

You start at Cook's and ride through Whiting just before dusk and go into STT as the sun goes down you'll be at the flag and descend the Luge at night. Get a blinky for your rear so the cars on Live Oak see you (somewhat).

 

Cleveland Closure Info

Here is the email my buddy forwarded to me.
If I understand right "expires on 9th" means first day we could go in is the 10th.

We've heard a lot about Harding closure being extended, but what about Maple Springs? Any info, Anyone?


From: Debra R Clarke [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 3:30 PM
Subject: Forest Closure Order expires Nov 9



Hello Everyone,

The existing fire closure order expires on Nov 9.

We should have a new closure order for the burn area, Harding truck Trail and Maple Springs on Friday.
The trails will reopen but anyone going off-trail or off-road could cause the closure to be reinstated.
The burnt soil is very fragile and regrowth is needed.

Maple Springs will remain closed until the Blue Light Mine cleanup is complete.
We are uncertain if we can open the Maple Springs road to foot/bike traffic due to the hazmat materials piled in the area.
Keith is checking on it.

The Forest Service will post signs at all trail and road connections.

When you are out patrolling please watch for visitors to be certain they are being safe and staying on the trail.

I will send an update as soon as I hear more.

Debra
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Debra Clarke - Wilderness / Trails Manager
District Volunteer Coordinator
Cleveland NF, Trabuco Ranger District
1147 East Sixth Street
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 736-1811 x 3227
(951) 736-3002 fax
email: [email protected]
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"Search" is your friend

http://www.socaltrailriders.org/for...aple-springs-main-divide-re-open-nov-9-a.html

 

I know, I know. I've read that thread many times. Sometimes I felt that if I read it again and again and then once again, the FS will open the forest sooner...

The thing is, the email was sent today. So I guess this is the latest updated on the closure.

Also, this is the first time I hear about Maple Springs not opening. And was really hoping someone would have any additional info on this.

 

I called Debra Clarke and left her a message. As soon as I find out, I will post the info on this thread. BTW, I made this thread a "sticky" in the General Section until the forest re-opens so members can check on updates.

 

damn!!! I was told maple springs would be open, I could care less about the luge, I want somewhere to ride my big red pig after work

 

:lol:

the luge is by far way better and more fun then maple springs:lol:

 

not on an xr650r :lol: and maple springs is one of the better mt king localities for the mountain range as well, I love riding my Mountain bike but I also love finding snakes and dual sporting

 

Upadate Nov 5

Maple Springs will remain closed until the Blue Light Mine cleanup is complete.
We are uncertain if we can open the Maple Springs road to foot/bike traffic due to the hazmat materials piled in the area.
Keith is checking on it.

For the reason, Maple Springs will probably not open on schedule on Nov 10. Debra Clarke of the USFS called me this morning and clarified the email that was sent out. Apparently, during the Blue Light Mine cleanup, there was a change in work crews and the work was stopped. The work stoppage delayed in the hazmat cleanup and may not be done by the 10th.

This calls to question about the Silverado Trail (Motorway) which ends at the bottom of Maple Springs. The USFS is working on getting that open by the 10th. Lets hope they do. [-o-] If not, the Motorway will also be remain closed.

I will continue to update this thread with the latest info as I receive them.

 

thanks so it sounds like maple springs may not vbe delayed by that much

 

OCRegister.com article about trails reopening:

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/trails-fire-forest-2221761-santiago-closed

Some excerpts:
Maple Springs Road will remain closed until work associated with cleanup of tailings at the old Blue Light Mine is complete. The road could reopen as early as Thanksgiving weekend or early December, depending on when work is complete.

Some trails are going to remain closed: Harding Truck Trail and Silverado Truck Trail.

Silverado Truck Trail is aka Motorway, correct? So this looks like Blackstar/Motorway loops are off limits for now still?

 

Yes, the Silverado Trial is the Motorway and I've already spoken with Debra Clarke the trails manager for the Trabuco District. We may have to get a permit if it is still closed by the 15th, but my hope is that the cleanup will be complete by then.

 

We put coldwater back on that map.

 

No word yet about when these sections will re-open. Please continue to check this thread for updates. It is a "sticky" in the General Section and will remain there until all sections have been re-opened.

 

Well the good news is that we can ride the STT to old camp! I rode the Luge yesterday and had a blast, and Kudos to the people involved in the re-route of the final section.

:bang:

 

Just spoke to the USFS and Maple Springs along with the Silverado Trail aka Motorway will remain closed because of the Hazmat. It should open by Thankgiving weekend. Lets hope so. Thanks.

 

I received an email from Debra Clarke and she confirms what I was told yesterday. This is what it says:


Hi Gene,

I just spoke with the District Ranger regarding your request. He said the ride will have to wait.

The continuing cleanup of the hazmat may involve helicopters and heavy equipment and for safety reasons he does not want anyone on that trail until the cleanup is complete.

Sorry,

Debra

My hope is that these sections (Maple Spring, Silverado Motorway) will be open by Thanksgiving. The Ranger I spoke to on the phone yesterday seems to think it will.