LEIF ERIKSON TRAIL CLOSED BETWEEN MILEPOST 7 AND MILEPOST 7.25 DUE TO LANDSLIDE
Posted: June 16th, 2010 11:18 AM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2010-06/1399/36111/Leif_Erikson_Mile_7.11_Trail_Closure_-_Detour_Map.pdf (Map courtesy of the Art of Geography by Eric Goetz)
***ATTENTION MEDIA***: This area of Forest Park is inaccessible to motor vehicles due to a landslide in the area caused by the recent heavy rains. To arrange interviews with PP&R staff, please call Beth Sorensen at 503.823.5300 or at 503.823.6634.
(Portland, OR) – Due to a landslide at milepost 7.11 caused by recent heavy rains, the Leif Erikson Trail in Forest Park is closed between milepost 7 and 7.25. There is no through access at that point for pedestrians, cyclists or equestrians.
However, detour routes have been established (maps attached):
Pedestrian detour: Use Firelane 5-Wildwood Trail-Wire Gate Trail (see map).
Cyclist/Equestrian detour: Use Firelane 5- Skyline Rd-Springville Road (see map).
This section of the Leif Erikson trail was already scheduled for repair during this year's in-water work window and is expected to be reopened by October 2010.
[Map courtesy of the Art of Geography by Eric Goetz]
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