Date: 5/30/26 8:16 am From: Roger Schoedl via groups.io <rogerschoedl...> Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Latest USFS update on openings/closures in Cleveland National Forest
Thaks for sharing, Sherry!
To clear up any confusion, the link Sherry provided for the closure area map is for the old closure order (Order #02-25-04).
Main Divide from Santiago Peak south is now open as is the north half of Long Canyon Loop. The area in the far northeast part of the burn area (sections north and east of Main Divide on the eastern slope of the mountains like Horsethief Trail above Lake Elsinore) are now open. Much of the burn area remains closed including birder favorites Blue Jay/Falcon Campgrounds, Holy Jim Trail, Trabuco Canyon, etc.
Also, the condition of parts of the paved part of Maple Springs Truck Trail is poor to say the least. Many potholes have opened. Some sections of road have crumbled badly and a few have given out completely with potholes and dips 1-2 feet deep. Some of the worst parts were recently filled with gravel but I doubt the repairs will last. Still navigable in low vehicles but it is not smooth riding.
