CLOSURES - Parks and Recreation, Department of (DEP)

	CLOSURES

The following areas are closed. For temporary trail closure information due to wet weather, please call (408) 355-2200, press 7. Click here for more information about trail closures and why they are necessary in wet weather.

If you'd like to report a problem, please call (408) 355-2215 or email parkinfo@prk.sccgov.org.

Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum - The Quicksilver Museum is currently closed for renovation. Free outreach programs are available to schools and community groups. If you would like park staff to visit your school with lessons and activities about our local mining history, please call (408) 323-1107. We anticipate reopening the museum in the fall of 2010.

Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch - On Monday, July 26 the entrance road into the Mendoza staging area parking lot and the entrance road to the Harvey Bear Ranch parking lot will be closed for repaving. Alternative entrances for park visitors are identified at each location. The Mendoza staging area will reopen by August 14th and the staging area at Harvey Bear Ranch will reopen on Aug. 2.

Ed Levin - The southern section of the Ed Levin Spring Valley Trail is closed due to severe erosion from the most current storms.

Lexington - Limekiln Trail is closed to all users until further notice. For more information call (408) 356-2729.

Los Gatos Creek Dog Park - The dog park will be closed every Monday evening for maintenance and reopened every Tuesday morning by 11am.

Mt. Madonna - The Blackhawk Trail from Contour to Ridge Trail is closed permanently to all users due to erosion. Call (408) 842-2341 for more information.

Uvas Canyon - Based on the SEAT (State Emergency Assessment Team) study of the Summit fire zone the Parks Department has been advised to take precautionary measures to protect residents and visitors at Uvas Canyon Park from potential landslides. Any questions, please call (408) 355-2225.

During moderate to heavy rain, the park will be closed to public use until 24 - 48 hours after rains subside.
Early or late heavy rains may extend this closure.

For the safety and protection of all park visitors, please adhere to the following trail etiquette guidelines:
Stay on Designated Trails:

Remain on posted trails only. Trails may be closed due to poor conditions or sensitive environmental concerns.

Be Considerate:

Keep speeds at a safe pace. Yield to faster trail users. Use particular care when passing children and senior citizens. Respect everyone's right to use the trail.

Be Aware of Conditions:

Riding (even on open trails) when conditions are poor, such as shortly after a rain, may cause trail damage.

Plan Ahead:

Know your equipment, your ability and where you are going. Carry necessary supplies for changes in weather or other conditions.