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GENERAL COMMENTS: August 1

Hopefully everyone enjoyed their July and are ready for August in our valley, because it is coming in hot!
The seal coat project on the Wood River Trail is nearing completion. The work crew started on the north side of Fox Acres Road on Monday, July 28th and worked their way north towards Ohio Gulch throughout the week. Today they should be adding the final coat of oil to the WRT between the north end of Buttercup Road and Ohio Gulch. Depending on their progress and drying time, this section could open as early as this evening, however it is possible the closure could last through the weekend.

Next week the BCRD trail crew will be on the WRT repainting the intersections between Fox Acres rd. and Ohio Gulch. There will not be any closures, however there will be people working on the trail and sections of wet paint. Please slow down, say hello, and go around the work area.

A safely reminder for our bikers and moto riders, trails are very dry, especially in our south valley. This is the time to slow down and use caution. Last week a user has reported the need for extra caution on sections of the Croy trail system, notable on the downhill portion of Bull Dog towards Bullion Rd. on the switch backs. When in doubt slow down and keep the rubber side down!

The South Idaho Interagency Dispatch Center announced Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect as of today. Blaine County Sheriff reports restrictions apply to all lands north of U.S. Route 20 from Hill City east to the Craters of the Moon National Monument Park Visitor Center to the northernmost Sawtooth National Forest boundary, as described within the respective agencies' Stage 1 Fire Restriction orders. South of U.S. Route 20, restrictions will only apply to National Forest System lands within the boundaries of the Minidoka Ranger District of the Sawtooth National Forest. For more information see the map and links below.
We have already had a taste of wildfires with one starting close to home near the Oregon Gulch trailhead. Reports indicate that the fire is contained at 3 acres, but crews are still working out there. It is advisable to avoid the area until it has been officially cleared.

Bald Mountain has trail closures due to trail building and logging work. Closed trails include River Run Trail, Pale Rider, Traverse Trail access to River Run, French Connection access to River Run, and Mindbender below Roundhouse. Sun Valley Company reports that conditions may change and please obey all posted signs. Check the Sun Valley app or Sun Valley Company's website for more lift and trail information.

BLM recently performed trail maintenance on Slaughterhouse’s Belle South and Vue 1.0 trails. This included cutting back plants encroaching on the trail. This is an occasional piece of preventative maintenance that helps keep our trails in good shape and usable for years to come.

Any trail labeled as partially open (yellow), is available for use if and when conditions allow. Though these trails may not have been cleared of deadfall yet, so plan on possibly needing to navigate over down trees.
July 16th the Forest Service reported sheep moving throughout the valley and on grazing allotments. Click "more details" below for a more detailed sheep report.

Wildlife is present. For information on recommended best practices when wildlife or sheep are encountered, visit this site's Trail Alerts Section.

As you head out for your trail adventures, feel free to report anything you see that you think should be shared. Email me, the BCRD Trails Coordinator, Ashley Knox at aknox@brcd.org.

Stay safe and enjoy our trails!