The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the reopening of six hazardous hiking areas across the region.
Recent rainfall has improved fuel moisture levels, significantly reducing wildfire risk and creating safer conditions for outdoor activities.
The six reopened areas include:
- Eagle Canyon/Tin Mine (east of Corona)
- Steel Peak (north of Lake Elsinore)
- Bautista Canyon (southeast of hemet)
- North Mountain (south of Banning)
- Whitewater Canyon (east of Cabazon)
- Ramona Bowl (south of Hemet)
“It’s great to welcome visitors back to Riverside County’s beautiful outdoor spaces with unrestricted access,” expressed Riverside County Fire Chief Bill Weiser. “However, we remind everyone to remain cautious and fire-aware while enjoying these areas.”
Officials caution that future closures may be necessary, depending on weather conditions, fuel moisture levels, and any increased fire threats.
