NOTICE: PRESCRIBED BURN CLOSURES
Spring prescribed burns will be conducted at the Baileys Trail System Tuesday (3/12) - Thursday (3/14). The following trails will be CLOSED to ALL users until further notice: Truetown, Tanager Twist, Nebo Spirit, Till Hill, Kidwell, Oak Rush, The Underground, Thrillium (North of Utah Ridge Road), and Beech Drop. The rest of the trails remain CLOSED to mountain bikers.
We strongly encourage you to avoid the prescribed fire area while burns are ongoing. Fire crews will be working along Big Bailey Run Road and Utah Ridge Road, and there may be periods of significant smoke causing limited visibility. Depending on smoke levels, certain road segments may be temporarily closed. If you absolutely must travel the roads, please help us keep firefighters safe by SLOWING DOWN and watching carefully for vehicles and firefighters on the road.
The prescribed fire unit will remain closed for up to two or three weeks. This temporary closure is necessary for public and firefighter safety during the prescribed fire and immediately after. In the days after the prescribed fire, Wayne National Forest staff will patrol the area to find and mitigate any potential hazards created by the fire, such as hazardous snags. Once Wayne National Forest staff have mitigated any hazards and declared the area as safe to enter, the prescribed fire unit will be reopened for public entry. Keep an eye on our social media and website for updates on trail closures and re-openings.
NOTICE: SEASONAL CLOSURE TO MOUNTAIN BIKES
The Baileys Trail System will close to mountain bikes for the winter beginning January 2nd, 2024. Foot traffic is welcome.
Two Convenient Trailheads!
Upcoming Events
Guided Hikes lead by ORCA staff with a background in Parks & Museum Education
March Wednesday 20th, 6-7 pm
First day of Spring at the Baileys Trail System. Sign up at Eventbrite.
April Saturday 6th, 11-1 pm
Discover all the different wildflowers blooming at the Baileys Trail System. Sign up at Eventbrite.
May Saturday 4th, 9-11 am
Learn about migratory and local birds by sound & sight in the Baileys Trail System.
June Friday 14th, 2-4 pm
Discover all the diverse species of trees growing on the Baileys Trail System.