Elk River Trail blocked by landslides; first 2.5 miles remain open
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ARCATA, Calif. –The Elk River Trail in the Headwaters Forest Reserve is blocked temporarily because of two impassable landslides approximately two and half miles from the trailhead parking lot.
“We need to block access to the trail at the 2.5-mile mark to protect public health and safety,” said Molly Brown, manager of the Bureau of Land Management Arcata Field Office. “We will repair and reopen the trail when conditions dry out.”
The first 2.5 miles of the trail remains open to hikers, runners, bicyclists and dog walkers. The
first mile is accessible for those with limited mobility and contains interpretive signs about the area’s forest resources and rich cultural history.
For more information about the Headwaters Forest Reserve, contact the BLM Arcata Field Office at
707-825-2300 or visit https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/california/headwaters-forest-reserve.
The BLM manages more than 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.