in early July
asking that it restrict trail access to both mountains when temperatures exceed 105 degrees.
The letter came after 12 firefighters were sent home for heat-related issues after doing three rescues on both mountains back-to-back. Two of the firefighters ended up being hospitalized with acute renal failure from dehydration and exhaustion.
The board then enacted a pilot program in mid-July restricting trail access when the National Weather Service has an excessive heat watch in effect. The program will run from July 16 through Sept. 30, after which the board
will review if it needs to alter any aspects of the policy.
Parks spokesperson: Trails will still be open in morning, evening