Upper Table Rock trailhead and trail closed April 29 – May 2
Medford, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management will close the Upper Table Rock trailhead and trail April 29 – May 2. BLM will be working to continue improving the trail by re-routing sections near the summit and completing some drainage work on wet areas that developed over the winter. Small excavators and motorized trail building equipment will be used to complete the work. The closure will allow for public and worker safety during construction periods.
“We’ve heard overwhelmingly positive feedback on the re-routes at Upper Table Rocks. This effort continues that great work to create a safer, more durable trail,” said Jared Nichol, BLM Butte Falls Field Manager. “This closure is a great opportunity to explore some of the other incredible trails in the area.”
The project will continue to improve the re-route work completed in late 2023. A few wet seep areas will be fixed to create a more sustainable year-round experience. These sections become muddy and visitors tend to create side trails to avoid the muddy areas. The new sections will reduce the slope of the trail and provide a safer and more durable route to the top of Upper Table Rock.
Until the trailhead and trails officially reopen, members of the public may not enter closed areas, and all uses—including hiking and hunting—are prohibited.
There are plenty of other exciting hiking opportunities to explore during the closure. Lower Table Rocks, located 5 miles west, will remain open. Other BLM trails include the East Applegate Ridge Trail, the Jackash Trail, The Sterling Mine Ditch Trail, and Mountain of the Rogue Trail System and Cathedral Hills. Slightly further away, Cascade Siskiyou National Monument features miles of hiking trails, including the Green Springs Mountain Loop Trail, Hobart Bluff Trail, Grizzly Peak Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail.
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The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.