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1. Regulation change: 

The following area in the Ash Mountain foothills is temporarily closed to all individuals except firefighters, overhead personnel assigned to the Ash Mountain Prescribed Burn, or other NPS individuals approved by the Burn Boss:

·        The interior of the Ash Mountain Prescribed Burn unit, segments 1, 2, 8, 9, 11.

·        Ash Mountain River Trail

o   The trail leading from the Ash Mountain Picnic Area to the Kaweah River, which passes through Segment 8 of the prescribed burn.

2. Previous regulation(s) affected by this change: 

This is a temporary closure due to prescribed fire activity.

3. Date of this Regulation Change:         

Sunday, June 5, 2022

4. Reasons for change:

The fire activity along the trails and inside the burn unit boundary creates a hazardous condition for the public. Adequate trails and features exist in the nearby areas that can provide a comparable visitor experience.

5. Effective Date(s): 

The closure will become effective at 0600 hours on June 5, 2022. This closure will remain in effect until conditions in the area of the prescribed fire have progressed to a stage where minimal public hazard remains, as determined by the Burn Boss or a Parks Fire Management Officer. 

6. Authority for adoption: Code of Federal Regulations, 36 CFR, Part 1.5