Half of Station Fire-affected forest will reopen Monday

The National Forest Service says that about half of the areas closed due to the Station Fire will be re-opened Monday, May 16.

According to a release from the Forest Service, about 98,000 acres will be reopened, including hiking trails and popular campgrounds. Specific areas include Indian Canyon Trailhead, Charlton Flat Picnic Area, Gould Mesa Campground, Bear Canyon Trail, Paul Little Picnic Area, Mill Creek Summit Picnic Area, Silver Moccasin Trail, Nature’s Canteen Trail, Sunset Ridge Trail, and the entire San Gabriel Wilderness area. The portion of the Pacific Crest Trail that runs through the Forest will reopen as well, with some minor reroutes.

"The reopening is the result of a recovery strategy that includes community volunteers and partner organizations working alongside the Forest Service to remove invasive weeds, help plant trees, and restore trails so the public can once again access some of the areas impacted," says the Forest Service release.  "Their support and involvement has allowed the Forest to implement repairs and reopen these areas in a manner that addresses public safety and ecological recovery."

The remaining portion of the burned area that is primarily within Big Tujunga Canyon will remain closed as it requires additional recover time. This area was recently designated a “Treasured Landscape” by the National Forest Foundation and efforts are underway to allow for species recovery and implementing sustainable recreational
opportunities.

Visit the Angeles National Forest website for a map of the areas now open.