BLM closes Lower Table Rocks Trail for improvement
MEDFORD, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is improving access at Lower Table Rocks trail by completing paving work on the Lower Loop Trail, temporarily closing the trailhead, parking lot, and trail until mid-April. This work marks the final phase of paving improvements that began last fall.
The BLM expects the paving project to take about three weeks and will reopen the trail as soon as the work is complete.
“We’re excited to complete this project, which will create a new accessible trail on public lands,” said Scott Nagel, Butte Falls field manager. “We encourage visitors to explore other trails in the area during the closure.”
More than 50,000 visitors annually hike the Table Rocks, making it one of the most popular hiking locations in southern Oregon.
The Upper Table Rocks Trailhead, located five miles away from Lower Table Rock, remains open. Other trails in the area offer alternatives, including the Jacksonville Woodlands Trail, Mountain of the Rogue, East Applegate Ridge Trail, and the Jack-Ash Trail.
For more information about the Upper Table Rock, please visit: Plan Your Visit to Table Rocks.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.