Summit County: Hazard-tree logging along popular trails

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

The Forest Service plans more hazar- tree logging along popular local trails in September and October.

Work to continue through October

By Summit Voice

SUMMIT COUNTY — Leaf-viewing along some favorite local trails will be affected by ongoing logging, as the U.S. Forest Service works to clear potentially dangerous trees through the rest of September and most of October.

The tree-felling is scheduled to start Monday (Sept. 26) along North Ten Mile Trail (FST #37), Spruce Creek Trail (FDT #58), McCullough Gulch Trail (FDT#851), Quandary Mountain Trail (FDT #47), and The Colorado Trail (FDT #2108.3) from the Middle fork of the Swan to Georgia Pass.

“There are no plans to close the trails to public use at this time,” said Dillon District Ranger Jan Cutts. “However, delays should be expected on these trails until the work is complete. The crew will post trail-guards who will stop the public until it is safe to pass through the cutting area. The goal for the project is public safety. Please follow the directions of the crew members.”

Check the alerts and warnings section, near the upper righthand corner of the White River National Forest website. If you have any questions, please contact the Dillon Ranger District at 970-468-5400.

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Summit County: Look out for logging on Colorado Trail

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Hikers in Summit County can expect some delays along the Colorado Trail as a contractor works under Forest Service direction to remove dangerous trees.

More hazard tree removal set for popular hiking path between the Swan River and Highway 9

By Summit Voice

SUMMIT COUNTY — The ongoing hazard tree removal work in Summit County this summer will include logging along the Colorado Trail, between the North Fork of the Swan Road (FDR #354.1) and Tiger Run RV Resort adjacent to State Highway 9.

The Colorado Trail is one of the most popular trails in Summit County. The Forest Service understands that disruptions to recreational opportunities on the trail will be felt by the local community as well as by visitors to the area,” said Dillon District Ranger Jan Cutts. “We ask, however, for patience as the Forest Service implements this hazard-tree mitigation work in response to the mountain pine beetle epidemic. The goal for the project is public safety, and due to the high public use and high density of dead and dying trees along the trail, it is a Forest Service priority to complete the tree removal work as quickly as possible.” (more…)

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