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OHV Trail 38 Closure in Effect
A temporary closure of Trail 38 from the junction with Trail 40 and Road 17N39A is in effect on the Upper Lake Ranger District until Dec. 1. The trail surface was recently repaired and needs to settle and be compacted by precipitation for the repair to last long-term. The repairs included rebuilding water bars, opening drainage ditches and reestablishing inside ditches to channel water away from the trail surface. Temporarily closing the trail will reduce damage and improve trail longevity.
Alert Start Date: August 10, 2026
Alert End Date: December 1, 2026
Order Number: 08-26-10
Contact Information
Contact Name: Mendocino National Forest Supervisor’s Office
Contact Number: (530) 934-3316
Contact Email: sm.fs.mendopao@usda.gov
Associated Documents
Forest Order
FOREST ORDER NO. 08-26-10
MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST
USDA FOREST SERVICE
TRAIL CLOSURE
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C § 551 and 36 C.F.R § 261.50(b), and to provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the following act is prohibited within the Mendocino National Forest. This Order is effective from August 11, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
Being on National Forest System Trail No. 85438, between National Forest System Road 17N39A and National Forest System Trail 85440, as shown on the map attached as Exhibit A. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a).
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
- Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire-fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
- Persons with a Forest Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order, Form FS-7700-48, specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.
This prohibition is in addition to the general prohibitions found 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 6 months, or both.
16 U.S.C § 551 and l8 U.S.C §§ 3559, 3571 and 3581.
Done in Willows, California, this 10th day of August 2026.
/Wade McMaster/
Forest Supervisor
Mendocino National Forest
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