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Consistent with applicable legislation and Federal administrative policies, and based upon a determination that such action is necessary for the maintenance of public health and safety, protection of environment or scenic values, protection of natural or cultural resources, aid to scientific research, implementation of management responsibilities, equitable allocation and use of facilities, or the avoidance of conflict among visitor use activities, the Superintendent makes the following changes to Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Regulations. Regulation Change: Effective April 3, 2020 until further notice: trails, trailheads, restrooms, pullouts and overlooks in Ventura County will be closed from 2 p.m. on Fridays until 6 a.m. on Mondays until further notice beginning April 3. This includes: · Rancho Sierra Vista, including the Wendy Trailhead. · All trails within Circle X, including Sandstone Peak, Mishe Mokwa, the Grotto trail, the Backbone Trail and all connecting trails and overlooks along Yerba Buena Road. · Cheeseboro Canyon trailhead. · Deer Creek, including all lands, pullouts and overlooks. All hiking, biking and equestrian trails in Ventura County will remain accessible from 6 a.m. Monday until 2 p.m. on Fridays. All visitors are required to maintain at least 6 feet of distance between themselves and others. Remaining in effect, from March 28, 2020, until further notice: all trails and restrooms in Los Angeles County are now closed. Previous Regulation(s) affected by this change: Prior to local guidelines these areas were open to public passage Reason for Change: The National Park Service in the Santa Monica Mountains, in response to guidance from the State of California and Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, is announcing these additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The NPS is offering very limited services outside those that support visitor or resource protection. The listed changes to operations will be modified to support health orders issued by the state and county. Effective Date(s): Until further notice Authority for adoption: Code of Federal Regulations, 36 CFR 1.5
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Last updated: April 9, 2020