The Independent
The Bureau of Land Management Cedar City Field Office will temporarily restrict access to a section of public land in the Three Peaks Recreation Area on May 30 and 31 as a safety requirement for an offroad race, sponsored by the Southern Nevada Off-Road Enthusiasts. The two-day closure of the large group campsite, trailheads for hiking, and off-highway vehicle area will be from 6 a.m. on Friday, May 30 to 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, May 31.
The BLM worked with Iron County, local landowners, and several federal and state agencies to analyze SNORE’s application to use the Three Peaks Recreation Area and the potential impact.
“We have worked closely with SNORE to facilitate a safe race, with minimal disturbance to the land and other uses,” said Dave Jacobson, the Cedar City Field Office’s outdoor recreation planner.
During the temporary closure, most of the Three Peaks Recreation Area will remain open, including the Radio Control Airplane Model Port, equestrian trailhead, and portions of the mountain bike trail system. The Iron County shooting range at Three Peaks will be closed on May 31. Visitors are encouraged to pay attention to signs and avoid roped-off areas marking closed sections. A designated spectator area will be available at no cost to the public near the OHV trailhead and at Three Peaks County Park. Local law enforcement will patrol the area during the closure period.
For more information, call (435) 865-3010 or view the Federal Register Notice at blm.gov/qwld.
