Still some muddy areas on the trails - Use Caution

Though most trails reopened after the heavy rains on Saturday, 29 November 2008, caution is still to be taken when biking/hiking/riding on OC trails. For further information, contact OC Parks; website: ocparks.com.

OC Parks Still Closed

With all the rain that Orange County recently got, most Orange County parks are still closed. Check up with www.ocparks.com for more information.

And, if you're in the mood for an OC Register article on the same news, read HERE.

All OC Parks Reopened; Red Flag Warning Remains

From the www.ocparks.com website: http://www.ocparks.com/newsroom/default.asp?Show=1001885&subshow=A

All Parks Reopened; Red Flag Warning Remains

Four parks closed due to high winds on Monday.

by Marisa O'Neil, Public Affairs Manager on 10/14/2008


Four OC Parks facilities that closed due to high winds reopened to the public on Tuesday morning.

Rangers on Monday closed Laguna Coast and Aliso & Wood Canyons wilderness parks and Irvine and Santiago Oaks regional parks as a fierce Santa Ana windstorm blew across Orange County. Though the parks reopened on Tuesday morning, the County remains under a red flag warning, meaning a high fire danger, until 6 p.m. Tuesday night.

Park visitors are asked to exercise caution and to remain aware of their surroundings. Report any wind damage, smoke or fire to the Park Ranger.

Rangers will be keeping a close eye on areas of dry brush.

Monday's windstorm damaged trees and signs in some OC Parks.

Check your park of choice's page on this site for the most up-to-date information on conditions and closures.

Red Flag Weather Conditions - Wilderness Parks Closed

Due to a high risk of FIRE (low humidity + Santa Ana winds), our Wilderness parks have been closed. Please be extra vigilant when driving through sensitive areas, refrain from smoking or any activity that could set off sparks, and do not visit the parks until the county and rangers announce their official reopening.

For more information on the status of your favorite regional/wilderness park, visit: http://ocparks.com