The recommendation is to close the trails year-round on any day the National Weather Service issues an Excessive Heat Warning. The trail closure policy is currently only in effect during the summer months.
Phoenix officials are considering further restricting trail access due to frequent hiker rescue calls.Kimberly Quick-Ragsdale, spokesperson for the Phoenix Fire Department, said they want to limit access during the hotter parts of the day.“They’re looking at doing year-round closures during afternoon hours when temperatures are above 105 degrees and expanding that to the hours
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