Schultz Fire (Flagstaff)

The Schultz Fire in Flagstaff has closed many hiking trails and due to the extent of the fire area, we can expect closures for some time.

Click here for information on the closure area as of July 1, 2010

Hiking Safety

Unfortunately the public lands that we use for hiking, biking and off roading are also used for less noble purposes such as drug and human smuggling and growing of illicit drugs. While these dangers should not prevent us from enjoying OUR lands, we should all take precautions and follow these guidelines....

• Stay off of trails formed where there shouldn't be any.
• Be wary of areas where trash is present, particularly tortilla wrappers and beer, Spam and tuna cans
• Stay away from any areas where there are signs of crop cultivation such as water lines, tools, etc.
• If You See Suspicious Activity, Do Not Confront!
• Do not take the time to take pictures or record GPS positions. Hike quickly out of the area and authorities later.

BLM Land South of Interstate 8

Another unfortunate sign of the times are warning signs posted by the federal government on BLM lands south of Interstate 8. These signs are "temporary" according to the government; lets hope that OUR lands will soon be safer. Until then, follow the guidelines listed above under Hiking Safety.

The BLM encourages visitors to use public lands north of Interstate 8.

The text on the sign says...

The signs are located:

• Along SR 84 at Smith Road
• Along I-8 where it intersects with Vekol Road
• Along I-8 where it intersects with Freeman Road
• Along I-8 where it intersects with Bighorn Station at Milepost 138
• Along I-8 where it intersects with Farley Cabin at milepost 136
• Along I-8 where it intersects with Hidden Valley at Milepost 151
• Along I-8 where it intersects at Milepost 133
• Along I-8 where it intersects at milepost 132
• Along I-8 where it intersects at milepost 150
• South of Gila Bend on BLM roads - numbered 8018c and 8008
• The County Lines between Maricopa County and Pinal County