National Park Service reopens more trails at Black Canyon of the Gunnison

The National Park Function reported Thursday that it has reopened the Oak Flat and Uplands Trails at the South Rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park after more than four months of restoration work Lightning-sparked wildfires forced the closure of the entire park on July The North Rim reopened on July but the South Rim gained only partial access on Aug as crews continued to address hazards On Nov the crews had completed enough work to open up the Oak Flat Trail and portions of the Uplands Trail to the inhabitants The first trail covers miles and the second miles All previously closed burned-over areas are now accessible to the constituents Related Articles Boulder fire crews extinguish overnight wildfire between Boulder Canyon and Flagstaff Pre-evacuation warnings lifted for brush fire near Divide Florissant Grass fire near Boulder was sparked by mowing equipment Fort Carson wildfire now contained on acres of El Paso County Big Springs fire contained after sparking evacuations in El Paso County Because of damaged facilities unstable rock and falling trees the following trails and campgrounds remain closed The Rim Rock Trail The Uplands Trail between the Rim Rock Trail and the South Rim Road junction East Portal Campground South Rim Campground The Gunnison and Tomichi wilderness routes The National Park Arrangement urges visitors to the Black Canyon to use caution when hiking in the park due to soil damage from the summer fires which this time of year can impact in muddy and unstable conditions due to added moisture from snow