Sand Fire Forces Partial Closure of Pacific Crest Trail in Los Angeles County
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MORENO VALLEY, Calif. - A section of the Pacific Crest Trail on Bureau of Land Management lands has been closed due to the Sand Fire in the Santa Clarita area of Los Angeles County.
Approximately one mile of the trail has been closed between Highway 14 and Soledad Canyon Rd. The BLM will post closure signs at the main entry points to this area.
The Sand Fire started on July 22. Fire activities continue around the Pacific Crest Trail and surrounding areas.
This temporary emergency closure is effective August 12 and shall remain in effect until rescinded or modified by the Authorized Officer.
A map showing the affected area can be viewed at: www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/cdd/fire/fire_restrictions.html.
Continue to monitor the BLM, CAL FIRE and the Pacific Crest Trail Association web pages for additional news.
For further information please contact Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office, 1201 Bird Center Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262, or via telephone at (760) 833-7100.
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.