Post 2015 Route Complex Wildfire Hazard Sign on Trail
Mad River Ranger District - Six Rivers National Forest
QWR commends the Mendocino National Forest for its decision
on July 12, 2019 to reopen a number of important designated roads and trails on
the Forest including many popular OHV routes that loop out from, and back to,
the main camping area at Fouts Springs near Stonyford, CA.
Post 2018 Ranch Fire Hazard Sign at Forest Entrance
Mendocino National Forest
Although the Forest and volunteers have already done a
lot of post wildfire recovery work, the
Forest Supervisor, Ann Carlson, correctly points out in the reopening news
release that , “There is still a vast amount of restoration work to do, but we
are very pleased to be able to reopen much of the Ranch Fire closure area for
summer visitors. We hope that visitors pay close attention to warning signs
when entering the area and maintain awareness of their surroundings.”
LINK TO FOREST NEWS RELEASE ABOUT REOPENING
Having spent a couple of weeks helping with those
recovery efforts at Stonyford, QWR wants to join with Supervisor Carlson in advising
OHV enthusiasts who visit the burn area to be aware that hazards may persist in
the fire area for several years. Some of
the most common hazards out on the trail include downed trees across trails,
washouts, burned out stumps or their root systems that are in or near the
designated route.
July 12, 2019 Reopening Map on Mendocino NF
The Forest has a good list with illustration of those
potential hazards cited in the link below:
An additional “hazard” that was not mentioned in the list
is there may be a lot of burned carsonite route markers that help visitors
understand where they are. Getting disoriented
could be an issue for riders who are unfamiliar to the area or only ride there
during a permitted enduro or dual-sport ride.
Be sure and get a map and don’t venture on routes that you are not familiar
with.
QWR/s Post Wildfire Strike Team Trail Clearing Project
Grindstone Ranger District - Mendocino National Forest
Riders should also remember to avoid riding on non-restored
or restored “cross-country” dozer lines that were cut in to attack and manage
the 450,000 acre Ranch Fire. These are
not legal OHV routes.
Also, respect private property in the area. There are many inholders on the Forest and
the wildfire severely impacted their property as well.
Dirt-Bike Trail Crews are an Important Post Wildfire Recovery Partner
QWR encourages OHVers of all vehicle types to get out and
enjoy/celebrate the reopening of key recreation assets on the Forest. Also consider volunteering for wildfire
recovery efforts or support organizations that are engaged in those projects.
If you would like to find out more about volunteer work
opportunities on the Forest or how support ongoing recovery efforts, please
contact QWR/Don Amador at – Damador@quietwarriorracing.com
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