Winter Closure of Jones Creek Trail System
Closure from December 1 to April 30 helps to maintain trails
In order to maintain the trails and prevent erosion during the wet winter, all roads in the Yacolt Burn State Forest and its popular Jones Creek Trail System are closed to all off-road vehicles. Ungated forest roads remain open for non-ORV recreation. The trail system will reopen on May 1, 2006.
The annual closure helps to reduce water damage to the trails during the rainy winter. The closures also allow time for DNR staff and volunteers to perform maintenance and repair operations on the trails and other facilities, which can cause disruptions and unsafe conditions for visitors if undertaken during the riding season.
For more information, call Shayne Cothern at the DNR office in Castle Rock at 360-577-2025, ext. 3036.