Stack Rock Trail connection under construction; Public asked to avoid use until it is complete

Release Date: Jun 10, 2019

 

BOISE, Idaho, June 10, 2019 -- The Mountain Home Ranger District and City of Boise are working to complete construction of a new trail connection from the Stack Rock Trailhead into the Ridge to Rivers Trail system.

 

Construction of the new trail connection to Stack Rock Trail began May 22, 2019, and is expected to be completed by late summer barring any unforeseen circumstances. The public is asked to refrain from using the parking lot and to stay off the trail while it is under construction for safety concerns.

 

“I know people are very excited to use the parking lot and trail, but we need to allow the contractor the time and space to complete the construction,” said Mountain Home District Ranger Stephaney Kerley. “If the contractor has to navigate around the public, it will not only delay the completion of the project but it could put someone at risk.” As soon as the work is complete and open for use, the public will be notified.

 

The trailhead and parking area were completed in the fall of 2018 by the Ada County Highway District using grants received through the Federal Lands Access Program. The timing of construction for the trailhead coincided with Ada County’s Bogus Basin road safety improvements project, however the new connecting trail had not yet been approved and therefore construction had to be delayed.

 

For more information, contact the Mountain Home Ranger District at 208-587-7961 and visit us on the web at:  www.fs.usda.gov/boise

 

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