Blue Basin Overlook Trail Closure

TEMPORARY CLOSURE

March 9, 2025

Subject: Temporary Closure of Blue Basin Overlook Trail.

Location: 3.25 loop trail through Blue Basin in the Sheep Rock Unit of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.

Justification: Due to landslides, washouts, and other hazardous conditions, the Blue Basin Overlook Trail will remain closed until further notice.

Authority: Authority for this Temporary Closure lies in Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1.5(a): Closures and public use limits. Violators of this order may be cited under 36 CFR 1.5(f) or other applicable Federal or State law.

Sincerely,
Peter Christianson
Acting Superintendent

Last updated: March 10, 2025

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