Unpaved trails through Carson River corridor close due to weather

CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - The Carson City Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department announced the closure of all unpaved trails through the Carson River corridor due to wet and muddy conditions.

The department says that trails become fragile and susceptible to damage when saturated and muddy, and that the cost to repair them is significant.

They are asking people to avoid the Carson River and its surrounding floodplain, as rising water levels and increased flow rates can create hazardous conditions and unstable banks.

These parks, trails, and open spaces will be closed until further notice:

5th St. Trailhead
Ambrose Carson River Natural Area
Carson River Park
Empire Ranch Trailhead
Fuji Park (Exhibit hall open for current reservations)
Baily’s Pond
Dog Park
Fairgrounds
Governors Field (Indoor facility open for league use)
Hidden Meadows
John D Winters Centennial Park
Linear Ditch Pathways
Lone Mountain Cemetery
Moffat Open Morgan Mill River Access
Pete Livermore Sports Complex
Rifle and Pistol Range
Riverview Park
Silver Saddle Ranch
Prison Hill, including the Koontz and Clearview Trailhead, Silver Saddle Ranch and the OHV area.