BLM closes portions of Red Cliffs Recreation Area for maintenance
By Christian Venhuizen
The Bureau of Land Management is making final improvements to the water pipeline system in the Red Cliffs Recreation Area and has temporarily closed the access road, campground, and day-use areas to protect worker safety until Feb. 13.
Hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians may park at the White Reef Trailhead and use the designated trail system in that part of the recreation area during this temporary closure. This project will connect a new water pipeline to the White Reef Trailhead and allow for the future installation of a fire hydrant, flush toilet, and other amenities at the trailhead.
“We understand some visitors who planned on camping or using the day use areas during this time may be inconvenienced by this short-term closure. Over the past five years, we have completely replaced the old water lines in the recreation area, helping to ensure that the water supply to the campground and day use areas is safe and reliable. This new pipeline to the White Reef trailhead is the final connection needed to complete the new water pipeline system” said Dawna Ferris-Rowley, BLM manager for the Recreation Area and the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area. “There are many wonderful trails in the Red Cliffs Recreation Area that can be explored from the White Reef Trailhead and these will remain open to visitors while this work is done.”
Visitors interested in planning a trip to the Red Cliffs Recreation Area or other BLM sites in Washington County may contact the Public Lands Information Center at (435) 688-3200.
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