Motorized Trail Closure Extended in Danskin Mountains

The U.S. Forest Service Mountain Home Ranger District has extended indefinitely the closure for motorized access on all trails in the Danskin Mountains OHV Area to minimize trail damage and protect resources due to lingering snow and continued rainfall that have led to very wet trail conditions.

This closure prohibits all motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle travel on designated trails within the Danskin Mountains OHV Area.

Mountain Home District Ranger Larry Tripp extended the closure past the anticipated ending on April 10 due to the unusual slow snow-melt conditions.

Trail restrictions are annually put in place starting Jan. 1 and last though the early season in order to reduce potential motor vehicle damage on soft or muddy trails.

"As conditions now stand, I anticipate the closure could be extended through to May 1, or even longer," Tripp said.

"We will continue to monitor trail conditions on a weekly basis and open the area to motorized travel just as soon as conditions allow."

The extended restrictions are established by a Forest Supervisor closure order and are enforceable by Forest Service law enforcement officers.

Primary access routes and area trailheads are signed with a closure order.

A key ingredient to protect the trails is user compliance.

Citizens observing illegal activity are encouraged to report violators to Forest Service law enforcement officers.

The Danskin Mountains OHV Area is located about 20 miles east of Boise and contains nearly 160 miles of designated motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle trails.

Further information is available by contacting the Mountain Home Ranger District office at 587-7961.