Trail Alerts . . . Map Updates

What is the difference between a "Trail Alert" and a "Map Update"?

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A Trail Alert indicates a temporary disruption in the established route of the trail. For example, a severe ice storm may force closure of the trail in a State Forest. Once the storm damage is cleared, the trail will reopen along the same route as before. Trail Alerts will remain posted until they are no longer in effect.

A Map Update indicates a permanent change to the trail route from that which is indicated in the latest map. For example, the Trail Crew reroutes the trail off of a road through a scenic woodlands. This is the new permanent route which will be relfected in the next printing of the map. A Map Update will generally remain posted for about one year after new maps are printed for the benefit of those who purchased a previous map version.

All Sections Trail Alert

July 2012

Throughout the state, BTA has learned about many locations where the massive storms in late June and early July have created serious prolems.

Be advised that the Ohio Division of Natural Resources has announced that all trails on all forests managed by the Division of forestry were closed through Independence Day holiday and until further notice. See http://www.ohiodnr.com/home_page/NewsReleases/tabid/18276/EntryId/2899/Storm-Damage-Clearing-Continues-on-Ohio-State-Forests-Sites.aspx

(As usual, when entering long internet addresses, be sure that no extraneous characters are entered by virtue of the steps you take.)

In addition, Wayne National Forest closed many of their camp and park sites. See http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/wayne/news-events/?cid=STELPRDB5378094 While trails within the Wayne were not closed, that does not mean that hiking will be easy. Allow extra time for inconveniences. Wear durable hiking shoes and clothing suitable for beating a path around obstacles.

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