Inadequate snow cover prompts BLM to extend travel restrictions
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GLENNALLEN, Alaska— To ensure the protection of cultural resources in the federally managed Tangle Lakes Archaeological District, the BLM Alaska Glennallen Field Office will extend the restrictions for Off-Highway Vehicle travel on designated trails due to inadequate snow cover.
Located between Milepost 17 and 37 from Paxson, Alaska along the Denali Highway, this area was accepted to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. More than 600 located historic and prehistoric sites here help to tell the story of human occupation, mining, and hunting for the past 10,000 years.
All designated trails within the area are physically marked with green-dotted, reflective signs. Routes marked with red dots are closed to motorized vehicles. Maps with designated trail markings are located at trailheads and are also available at the BLM Glennallen Field Office.
The above restrictions do not apply to law enforcement or emergency response vehicles being used in the course of duty. Authority for closure of public lands is found in 43 CFR 8340 subpart 8341.1(c).
For more information, see blm.gov/Alaska or contact the BLM Glennallen Field Office at 907-822-3217.
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.