To all trail users:
>>> ALL of the BLM lands south of Grants Pass and west of I-5 in the Medford District ARE CLOSED due to extreme fire danger.
The Sterling Mine Ditch Trail and Jack-Ash trails are within the Medford District BLM, Ashland Resources Area CLOSURE AREA. These trails and many other public lands in our region have been CLOSED as of September 12, 2020 until further notice due to the extreme fire hazard in our forests this season. We will issue another notification once these areas are reopened.
>>>ALL of the BLM lands south of Grants Pass and west of I-5 in the Medford District ARE CLOSED.
You can also check the BLM website for further information and current closure information at: https://www.blm.gov/…/bureau-land-management-ashland…
PLEASE respect this closure for your safety and that of all the region’s residents.