Temporary public land closure in Maricopa County for off-highway vehicle race
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PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Hassayampa Field Office announces the temporary closure of public lands in Maricopa County for the Vulture Mine Off-Road Challenge official permitted off-highway vehicle race. The closure will occur from Friday, October 18 through Sunday, October 20.
Public safety is a top priority for the BLM, and temporary closures for this event provide for the safety of the public and race participants. All public lands located on the interior of the race course, as well as the race course itself, will be temporarily closed to public entry, unless specifically excepted. Maps and information regarding the designated race course and impacted closure area are available at the BLM Hassayampa Field Office located at 21605 N. 7th Ave., in Phoenix.
For further information, contact Tammy Pike at the Hassayampa Field Office or by phone at (623) 580-5500.
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.