BLM begins work at Milner Historic Recreation Area
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BURLEY, Idaho – This week, the BLM Burley Field Office begins construction of a new ADA accessible trail alongside a portion of the original ruts comprising the Oregon National Historic Trail at the Milner Historic Recreation Area. The trail, once finished, will boast 1.3 miles of 6-foot wide access. Visitors may experience some disruption during the work week. However, trail construction will not affect access or use of campsites.
“We are so pleased to get this project off the ground, and look forward to the improved access the trail will give to those who enjoy recreating out at Milner,” said Burley Field Manager Ken Crane. “We plan for the trail construction to wrap up by mid-August.”
The Milner Historic Recreation Area is a popular area for recreation along the Snake River in Cassia County. It is a little over 2,050 acres and includes boat ramps and campsites that host 12,700 visitors annually.
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.