Reds Meadow Road Closure Order

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Forest Order

FOREST ORDER NO. 05-04-52-25-08
USDA FOREST SERVICE
INYO NATIONAL FOREST
REDS MEADOW ROAD RECONSTRUCTION

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are
prohibited within the Inyo National Forest. This Order is effective from June 5, 2025, through December 31, 2025.

1. Being on the entirety of Reds Meadow Road (3S11) during the weekdays (Mondays through Fridays) from
June 5 through July 6, starting at 11:00 PM on Sundays and ending at 7:00 AM on Saturdays, as shown on
Exhibit A. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).

a. Saturday and Sunday access contingent upon establishing safe roadway conditions.

b. Exceptions: Independence Day Weekend (Wednesday July 2 at 8:00 PM - Sunday July 6 at 11:00
PM it will remain open)

2. Being on the entirety of Reds Meadow Road (3S11) Mondays through Thursdays from July 7 through
September 1, starting at 11:00 PM on Sundays and ending at 6:00 AM on Thursdays, as shown on Exhibit
A. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).

a. Exception: Labor Day weekend (Thursday August 28 at 8:00 PM – Monday September 1 at 11:00
PM it will remain open).

3. Being on the entirety of Reds Meadow Road (3S11) Mondays through Thursdays from September 2 through
September 14, starting at 11:00 PM on Sundays and ending at 8:00 PM on Thursdays, as shown on Exhibit
A. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).

4. Being on the entirety of Reds Meadow Road (3S11) Mondays through Saturdays from September 15
through October 5, starting at 11:00 PM on Sundays and ending at 7:00 AM on Saturdays, as shown on
Exhibit A. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).

5. Being on the entirety of Reds Meadow Road (3S11) from October 5 at 11:00 PM through December 31 at
11:59 PM, as shown on Exhibit A. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).

6. Being on the entirety of the Helicopter Landing Zone Access Road (3S11L and 3S11M) from June 5 at 8:00
AM through December 31 at 11:59 PM, as shown on Exhibit A. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).

7. During closure periods outlined in Prohibitions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, going into or being upon National Forest
System lands within the Reds Meadow Road Reconstruction Area, defined as: the entirety of Reds Meadow
road from Minaret Vista to the southern terminus at Reds Meadow Resort, and all lands within 200 feet on
either side of Reds Meadow Road (03S11) between Minaret Entrance Station and Agnew Meadows, as
shown on Exhibit A. Starkweather trail is excluded. 36 C.F.R. § 261.53(e).

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by
Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.

2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire-fighting force in the performance of
an official duty.
 

This prohibition is in addition to the general prohibitions contained in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A. A violation of this prohibition is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or
imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
Executed in Bishop California, this 4th Day of June, 2025.

__________________
LESLEY YEN
Forest Supervisor
Inyo National Forest

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