While many parts of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests remain closed to visitors during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a number have now reopened, according to U.S. Forest Service officials.
A total of 19 different locations were opened for public use on Thursday, May 7. Those areas include:
- FSR 34 Dicks/Waters Creek Camping Corridor
- FSR 42 Dispersed Camping Corridor
- FSR 58 / Noontootla Rd. Dispersed Camping
- FSR 28-2 Nimblewill Rd. Dispersed Camping
- FSR 69 / Rock Creek Rd. Dispersed Camping
- Padena Rd. Dispersed Camping Area
- Fruitkoff Dispersed Camping Area
- Dispersed Camping at Bull Mtn.
- Dispersed Camping at Jake Mtn.
- Lake Chatuge Boat Ramp
- Aska Trails
- Benton MacKaye Trail (from Weaver Creek to Hwy 60)
- Duncan Ridge Trail (from Benton MacKaye Trail intersection to Wolfpen Gap)
- Coosa Backcountry Trail (from Vogel State Park to Duncan Ridge Trail)
- Helton Creek Falls Trail
- Hemlock Falls Trail and Trailhead, Parking Area
- Minnehaha Falls Trail and Trailhead
- Angel Falls Trail
- Keown Falls Trail and Trailhead
"Recreating on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests is an activity individuals and families look forward to experiencing every summer," said Edward Hunter, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests’ acting forest supervisor. “We are working with local communities on phased plans to reopen additional sites and facilities as soon as this can be accomplished safely.”
Hunter said the opening of the sites is consistent with CDC guidelines and state and local government orders.
Visitors are asked to avoid congregating at trailheads and parking areas and to refrain from gathering in groups larger than 10 in number.
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http://accesswdun.com/article/2020/5/901502/some-trails-recreation-areas-reopen-in-chattahoochee-oconee-national-forests