Fuels Reduction Work Prompts Temporary Closure at BLM's Mineral Ridge Trail
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Coeur d’Alene, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d’Alene Field Office will be finalizing hazardous fuels treatments on the popular Mineral Ridge Trail east of Coeur d’Alene the week of October 10. The work to be conducted is the final phase to reduce hazardous fuels at the recreation site.
Due to pile burning activity planned for Thursday, October 13, the trail and surrounding area will be temporarily closed for public safety.
The trail will be open for use, except for Thursday; however, hikers may experience some delays along their route as small diameter fuels are being removed along a portion of the area. “Trail guards” will be stationed along the route to help the public avoid interaction with the work being conducted.
During the temporary closure of the Mineral Ridge Area, the parking lot, trail and picnic area will not be available for public use. As an alternative hiking or picnic area, the BLM suggests the Blue Creek Bay trail system located approximately two miles north of Mineral Ridge. A second alternative is the John C. Pointner Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary trail system along Cougar Bay on the west side of the Lake.
For additional information on the planned work to be conducted at the Mineral Ridge Area, please contact Public Affairs Officer, Suzanne Endsley at 208-769-5004.
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.