The Medford District of the Bureau of Land Management will close Upper Table Rock trailhead and trail from April 29th-May 2nd. BLM crews will continue improving the trail by re-routing sections near the summit and completing some drainage work on wet areas that developed over the winter.
Small excavators and motorized trail-building equipment will be used to complete the project. The closure will allow for public and worker safety during construction periods.
The project will continue to improve the re-route work completed late last year. A few wet areas will be fixed to create a more sustainable year-round experience. The sections become muddy and visitors tend to create side trails to avoid the muddy areas. The new sections will reduce the slope of the trail and provide a safer and more durable route to the top of Upper Table Rock.
Until the trailhead and trails officially reopen, members of the public may not enter closed areas. All uses -- including hiking and hunting -- are prohibited.
BLM officials said there are plenty of other exciting nearby hiking opportunities to explore during the closure. Lower Table Rocks -- located five miles west -- will remain open. Other BLM trails include Mountain of the Rogue Trail System near the City of Rogue River and Cathedral Hills in Grants Pass.
