PSA: Tahoe Forest dirt roads closed
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I forgot to post this earlier in the week, but all dirt roads in Tahoe National Forest are closed until April 1st. We drove into the main parking lot at Phantom Spires and climbed last Sunday. When we got back there was a ticket on our window. |
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Interesting, I was there over Presidents Day weekend as well as about 5 other vehicles and we had no troubles. I also don't see anything posted on their website and guidebooks don't mention seasonal closures. |
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Yeah that is weird. I've known them to close many dirt roads during bad fire conditions, but ALL dirt roads? This time of year? I know it's dry out there but, why? |
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i think its to save damage on the roads from them being muddy and people tearing em up. |
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I'm not 100% sure it's all dirt roads, but the map left with the ticket sure made it look like all. I was there the weekend before last without an issue, but someone must have decided to check. |
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It's wonderful they didn't allow any room for common sense into their policy. That coupled with a badge wearing tool bag on a mission. |
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fs.usda.gov/detail/eldorado…
Phantom Spires is in the Eldorado National Forest. They close the roads to prevent rutting them out during the wet season, but it does seem pretty ridiculous to close them when the ground is clearly dry. |
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If there aren't any signs or gates I'd fight the ticket. They can't expect you to know something if the info isn't there. |
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I wonder... How many times a week do you think they drive in there to make sure nobody drove in there? |
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Colonel Mustard wrote:I wonder... How many times a week do you think they drive in there to make sure nobody drove in there?I'm gonna break the law to make sure no one breaks the law. |