HomeMy WebLinkAboutLake Oroville Community Update - Thermalito Div Pool & Burma Rd Trail Open Labor Day Menchaca, Clarissa
From: DWR Oroville Spillways <oroville@water.ca.gov>
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2018 4:20 PM
To: Menchaca, Clarissa
Subject: Burma Road Open for Labor Day
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Lake Oroville cotmmunity U date
August 24, 2018
Thermalito Diversion Pool and Burma Road Hiking Trail Open for Labor
Day
DWR will open portions of the northern section of the Diversion Pool, Burma Road and Brad
Freeman Trail from 8 a.m. Wednesday, August 29 to sunset on Monday, September 4. This
will allow for greater access to hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking and more. Visitors can access
the area off Thompson Flat Cemetery Road.
The Thermalito Diversion Pool is located on the Feather River, about 4.5 miles downstream
from Oroville Dam within Lake Oroville Recreation Area. After Labor Day, this portion of the
park will be closed again to resume construction operations on the spillways reconstruction
project.
Fisherman, hikers, bicyclists will have access to 3.25 miles of the `Burma Road/Brad Freeman
Trail' between Thompson Flat Cemetery Road and Oregon Gulch. Kayakers are also welcome
to launch kayaks in the Thermalito Diversion Pool and enjoy about three miles of recreation
access.
State Parks staff and volunteers will be leading a hike on Saturday, September 1, starting at
the access beach off Thompson Flat Cemetery Road at 8 a.m. Guided walk highlights include
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vestiges of pioneer settlements, train tunnels, gold rush legends, as well as native plants and
animals seen along the way. The guided hike will return by noon.
Below is important information on the temporary reopening of Thermalito Diversion Pool:
• Closures: Due to anticipated crowds, access to the area will be located off Thompson
Flat Cemetery Road. The traditional entrance off Cherokee Road will be closed this
weekend.
• Parking & Restrooms: Parking is limited. Restrooms will be available near the entrance
and at the end of the trail.
• Equestrians: Horses are not allowed on this portion of the Brad Freeman Trail. It is a
bicycle and hiking trail only.
• Trailers: Park officials are prohibiting trailers from entering the area.
• Digging Activities: All park features are protected. Gold panning, metal detectors, and
tools used for digging are prohibited.
Please recreate safely and responsibly at Lake Oroville. Below are some tips:
Check the weather and bring appropriate clothing to fit the season. Summers at Lake Oroville
are warm to extremely warm.
• Obey park rules, such as parking in designated areas and not entering closed areas.
• Wear a life jacket when recreating in or near a water.
• Actively supervise children at all times, especially around the water.
• When hiking, make sure you have plenty of water and snacks. Stay on designated
trails.
• View wildlife from a distance. Never feed or touch wildlife.
Have fun and enjoy beautiful Lake Orovillei
The Lake Oroville recreation webpage provides information on recreation access. The
webpage provides up-to-date information on all recreation area amenities, including parking
options, shuttle services, boat ramps accessibility, boat rentals, trail access and
campgrounds.
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