Regional
Feather Falls Scenic Area Closure
Author: Michele Jimenez-Holtz, Plumas National Forest
Published on Jul 24, 2008 - 7:07:32 AM

July 24, 2008 - The Feather Falls Scenic Area and trail in Butte County, California, will be closed until further notice due to damage by wildfires. The closure is expected to last through Labor Day and possibly longer.

On June 21, numerous wildfires were sparked by a lightning storm which became the Canyon Complex. The South-Frey Fire continues to burn in the Feather Falls area, causing damage to trail structures and to trees that may fall across the trail, posing a hazard. Following containment and mop up of the fires, a thorough assessment of damages will take place and restoration efforts will begin.

A notice will be placed at the Feather Falls access road to mark the safety closure. The access road is located just off Lumpkin Road about 1/2 mile west of the town of Feather Falls. Please contact the Plumas National Forest before visiting as there are several other closure areas with similar safety hazards.

For more information, contact the Feather River Ranger District, (530) 534-6500.

Key points:

1) The Feather Falls Scenic Area will be closed until further notice due to fire damage.

2) For more information, contact the Feather River Ranger District, (530) 534-6500.

3) For information about the closure areas and related maps, visit the website, www.fs.fed.us/r5/plumas.

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