Several important developments have occurred regarding access and closures within the North Complex burn scar area, as the Feather River Ranger District works to restore access. While progress has been made, caution is still advised due to potential hazards in recently burned areas.
The forest service says there are roads and trails that have reopened, those include Dome Trail, Big Bald Rock Trail, and Cleghorn Bar Trail. You can also access the forest service road to reach Golden Trout Campground on the Feather River Ranger District.
While restoration efforts continue, eight trails will remain closed for safety reasons. These include Mountain House Trail, Feather Falls National Recreation Trail, Little North Fork Trail, Trials West Trail, Sky High Trail, South Hartman to North Hartman Trail, Hansen Bar Trail, and Stag Point Trail.
Plumas Forest Supervisor Chris Carlton emphasized the ongoing nature of the restoration work, with a commitment to reopening sites as progress allows. Visitors are reminded to exercise caution due to potential hazards in the burn area. Risks include dead trees that can fall unexpectedly, unstable slopes, and possible rock falls—particularly during storms.
In a separate effort, the Milsap Bar Campground and a section of an adjacent road will be temporarily closed for construction. This work aims to replace a retaining wall damaged during the 2020 North Complex fires. The closure encompasses the road from the west side of the bridge on Forest Service Road 22N62 near Milsap Bar Campground, extending past the campground to the closure of Road 22N62 to Road 22N94. The closure is expected to last until September 30, with the possibility of an earlier reopening if work concludes ahead of schedule.
The Forest Service acknowledges that the restoration process has encountered challenges, including the need for thorough analysis, securing funding, and the limited construction window due to elevation constraints, which restrict construction to the summer and fall months. Despite these obstacles, the commitment to ensuring safe access and quality recreation experiences remains unwavering.
For more information and updates, refer to official communications from the Feather River Ranger District.
