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Thread: Winter Trail Closure Info

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    Default Winter Trail Closure Info

    Just got word from the Illiniwek Ranger that they will be closing the trails periodically through the winter as Bald Eagles migrate and roost at the property. The hike/bike trails pass by many popular roosting spots and the chance of disturbance is high because eagles are very skittish around people. Closures will be focused on very cold days which are more stressful to the eagles and during weekdays.

    In general:
    • Trails will be opened on weekends, when conditions allow, even when eagles are present.
    • Trails will be closed during weekdays when a significant number of eagles are present in the park and/or weather conditions are especially harsh.


    If conditions at other local trails are good but the trails at IFP are still closed this is probably the reason.

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    eagles go on vacation during the weekends? haha
    maybe we could put up a sign saying eagles you must stay somewhere else! we have trails and sleding people!
    Roost by the dam where all the peoples like to take pictures of you, in you original habitat behind a dam.
    all in good fun!

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    Quote Originally Posted by bleedfororbea View Post
    eagles go on vacation during the weekends? haha
    maybe we could put up a sign saying eagles you must stay somewhere else! we have trails and sleding people!
    Roost by the dam where all the peoples like to take pictures of you, in you original habitat behind a dam.
    all in good fun!
    That's funny!

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    Now I wanna suffer pushing snow on my 29er just to see if I can get some on video, eagles are freaking amazing.
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