Shimek Equestrian Trails status change!!!
DIRT TRAILS are CLOSED.
Wet Weather Trails are OPEN.
Rainfall over the weekend created problems on the dirt trails. We appreciate your respecting this request to stay off the dirt trails for now. Forester Byrd will reopen them as soon as the weather permits. The new section of trail to help riders avoid the Highway right of way is not yet open. The soil on that section must firm up so that rock can be applied to it. Please do not ride it at this time.
FYI: Before going to ride, check trail status:
For your reference:
DNR Status/Closure site:https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Alerts-and-Closures
DNR Shimek office phone: 319-878-3811 (Reminder: There are no office staff--a message will be left re trail status; If Forester Byrd is in the office, he will answer.)
FOS Blog page re WWT: http://friendsofshimek.blogspot.com/p/photos.html
The purpose of the Friends of Shimek is to support the DNR staff in developing and maintaining the Shimek campgrounds and equestrian trails consistent with good forestry practices and the protection of our state's natural resources. The Lick Creek Unit has two public equestrian campgrounds with over 25 miles of trails for equestrians, bicyclists and hikers in Shimek's Lick Creek Unit. The two primitive campgrounds are White Oak and Bitternut Campgrounds.
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