Emerald Mountain Trailhead closed for vandalism repair
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CRAIG, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management will temporarily suspend access to trails from the Emerald Mountain Trailhead for approximately three weeks beginning June 13 to replace the damaged vault toilet on Cow Creek Road.
The toilet and adjacent trailhead parking were damaged by vandals on September 10, 2015 causing an estimated $100,000 in damage. Work crews need vehicles removed from the trailhead area by midnight June 12. The trailhead will remain closed until construction is complete.
Access to the Ridge and Rotary Trails from the trailhead will be suspended during construction. Visitors can access these trails from the first gate on Cow Creek Road off County Road 33 until work is complete. The BLM reminds visitors that the area south of the Ridge Trail, including the Beall Trail, is closed until further notice due to elk calving season.
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.