All uses, including hiking, are temporarily prohibited for areas specified in Emergency Forest Order No. 03-20-09 which includes Bald Mountain Staging Area, Balderson Trailhead, Mace Mill Staging Area, Elkins Flat Staging Area, Caples Creek Trailhead, Caples Creek Equestrian Trailhead and trails associated with these sites.
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