UPDATE: 4/29 Big Ravine’s Pine Bluff and Hemlock Trails OPEN

April 29, 2025 UPDATE: These trails have reopened for hiking. If you encounter wet or muddy sections, please follow Mud Season Principles:

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Yup, it’s that time of year again when thawing and freezing create icy and muddy conditions. These conditions can pose safety risks for extended periods, especially on steep slopes. And, when things aren’t icy, the trails get muddy. Walking on muddy trails is not only slippery; trail use can also cause substantial impact to the trail tread or may widen the trail as people try to avoid muddy sections. Resulting damage requires follow up maintenance and may not even be repairable.

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Due to steep slopes, narrowness, and general environmental sensitivities, the Pine Bluff and Hemlock Heights Trails in the Big Ravine are now temporarily closed until end of mud season.

Please respect these closures!