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	Trail Alerts
May 22 ribbon cutting, May 23 set for opening Hidden Falls Phase II trails (05/19/2013) HIDDEN FALLS REGIONAL PARK - Long awaited expansion of popular Hidden Falls Regional Park is happening in May....See Full Article May 17-19, do not use WST in El Dorado Canyon, Kaput Springs (05/13/2013) WESTERN STATES TRAIL - Trail maintenance done by the Tevis Trail Maintenance crew....See Full Article UPDATE: Fuel reduction along Pioneer Trail in Tahoe National Forest (05/13/2013) TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST - There is some current fuel reduction work along the Pioneer Trail above Nevada City. The work will not impact users or close the trail....See Full Article May 11-American River Parkway Equestrian/Hiking Trail CLOSED for Gold Rush 100K Endurance Run (05/04/2013) AMERICAN RIVER PARKWAY - American River Parkway Equestrian/Hiking Trail Closed from Hazel Avenue to Guy West Bridge from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m....See Full Article UPDATE: Pt. Reyes Rift Zone Trail CLOSED May 6-20 for repair (05/02/2013) PT. REYES NATIONAL PARK - This is out of our area, but since so many people hike, ride and bike this park, we are posting this important information....See Full Article See All Alert Headlines

	Incident Reporting
Do you have an incident to report on the trails in Folsom Lake SRA, Auburn SRA, or in Placer, El Dorado, or adjoining counties? Report your Incident

Recreational Trails Advisory Committee

Contact information:
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	Park Watch Report
Welcome to the Park Watch Report Website! The Recreational Trails Advisory Committee is proud to offer this non-profit web-based trail incident reporting system as part of the Park Watch program. Although not officially part of California State Parks, this website was originally debuted with and for Folsom Lake and Auburn State Recreation Areas for trail safety and public land protection. It now covers all trails in the adjoining counties and trail Incident Reports are forwarded to the proper Park/District Supervisor or law enforcement, as well as serving as a permanent record and data collection. ALL TRAIL USERS, INCLUDING 4,500 RUNNERS, HIKERS, DOG WALKERS, MT. BIKERS AND EQUESTRIANS have Park Watch Cards and are part of the Park Watch Program. To see two examples of current Park Watch Cards CLICK HERE and CLICK HERE THIS SITE IS UPDATED DAILY: everyone is encouraged to file Trail Incident Reports and send all trail Alerts, News, Calendar submissions, trail closures, events, and race/competition information regarding Placer, El Dorado, Nevada, Yuba and Sacramento counties to info@ParkWatchReport.org DONATIONS: the Park Watch program, Park Watch cards and website wouldn't exist if it weren't for the generous contributions of suggestions, funds and time from California Conservation of Trails, California State Parks, Barbara Heyward, Brainscan Software, Cosumnes River Horsemen's Association, El Dorado Equestrian Trails Foundation (EDETF), Emigrant Trail Conservancy, Gold Country Gaited Horse Club, Jaede Miloslavich, North Fork American River Alliance (NFARA), El Dorado County Parks and Recreation District, Placer County Parks and Grounds, Wendell and Inez Robie Foundation, Cathy Hodges Memorial Fund, Save the American River Alliance (SARA), American River Trail Foundation, Western States Safe Trail Alliance, and the founders, the Recreational Trails Advisory Committee. Thank you! TO ACCESS THE PAYPAL BUTTON FOR YOUR tax credit 501(c)(3) CONTRIBUTIONS, Click on 'DONATIONS', top right of this page to access contribution information. If your state, county, park or trails commission would like Park Watch Report software for your area, click here info@ParkWatchReport.org

	News Headlines
DEFINITIVE SCIENTIFIC STUDIES - ARE TRAIL HORSES THE CAUSE OF THE INVASION OF TOXIC OR NON-NATIVE PLANTS (05/20/2013) Land managers have ideas how toxic weeds are spread in delicate ecosystems, but does the science agree with them?...See Full Article Celebrate National Trails Day 2013 in Nevada County on June 1 (05/15/2013) NEVADA COUNTY - Loads of events on the trails, information booths, tours, and fun in Robinson Plaza in Nevada City marks National Trails Day on June 1...See Full Article Noel Carter Loop Trail dedication on Banner Mountain (05/14/2013) WOODPECKER PRESERVE - NEVADA COUNTY - Nevada City Rotary dedicates Noel Carter Loop Trail...See Full Article Fresh Tracks: Don't delay trying the splendid South Fork American River Trail (05/07/2013) PILOT HILL - Sac Bee article on the 11.7-mile South Fork American River Trail that connects Magnolia Ranch (between Pilot Hill and Coloma) to the Skunk Hollow trailhead just over the Salmon Falls Bridge northwest of El Dorado Hills....See Full Article California National Forest maps go mobile (05/04/2013) Maps for Apple iOS devices and a beta for Android phones now...See Full Article "SUPES SHOULD PROTECT ACCESS TO HISTORIC TRAIL," says The Union newspaper (05/02/2013) GRASS VALLEY - There was large public support at the Board of Supervisors meeting, four of the five Supervisors said positive comments, and now the local newspaper, The Union, came out in support of re-opening the Emigrant Trail with this OpEd this past week....See Full Article Placer County Supes Secures Land for Future Hidden Falls Park Trail Connections (04/30/2013) PLACER COUNTY - Land purchase and trail easements create public access between Hidden Falls Regional Park and the Placer Land Trust's Harvego Bear River Preserve. "The overall vision for this area is a trailhead at Coon Creek (in Hidden Falls park) and another near the Bear River."...See Full Article Feather River Parkway opening in Yuba City - walking and bike trails (04/27/2013) YUBA CITY - 90 acres to explore, the riverfront park has family activities including several walking and bicycle trails and areas to observe nature around the Feather River. The area also has picnic places and a pavilion for the community to enjoy....See Full Article A new model for California's State Parks - Nevada County (04/25/2013) NEVADA COUNTY - Our three State Parks attract thousands of outdoor enthusiasts, cultural heritage tourists and day-trippers to our area - how they manage after the financial scandal....See Full Article SYRCL partners with State Parks to keep Malakoff Diggins open (04/18/2013) NEVADA COUNTY - South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) and presented over 10,000 petition signatures to the Governor and this week, SYRCL partnered with State Parks to keep Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park open....See Full Article See All News Headlines

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