Friedrich Wilderness Park 1/22/20
Due to rain, all trails are closed with exception of Forest Range and Water Trails.
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trail Closure updates
Greenway Trail Construction/Maintenance Closures as of 1/21/20:
Salado Creek Greenway – Closure of Eisenhower Road trail connection – The trail connecting the main Salado Creek Greenway trail to the intersection of Eisenhower Rd and Holbrook Rd is currently closed for SAWS construction work. The main Salado trail will continue to remain open.
Apache Creek Greenway – Trail Closure (SAWS construction) - SAWS is constructing a sewer replacement project, requiring closure of the Apache Creek Trail from 19th street to San Jacinto Street.
Please call 311 to report closed locations not reflected in this report
***WHY ARE THE TRAILS CLOSED?***
All natural surface trails are impacted by foot traffic, and the impact on these trails is magnified when they are wet. People leave depressions and ruts on wet trails, and this can result in permanent damage in the form of erosion and trail widening. Every centimeter of soil that gets washed away due to erosion takes 200 years to be replaced. The best environmental management practices as well as a concern for patron safety require that trails be closed when they are wet. Friedrich Wilderness Park is joining the San Antonio River Authority, Government Canyon State Natural Area, and other state and national parks, in implementing a policy of closing wet trails. Please help protect our natural resources by obeying trail closure signs. Your cooperation and understanding will help preserve Friedrich Wilderness Park for future generations.