Cronan Ranch Trailhead parking area to temporarily close for 700 weed-eating sheep
Space needed to unload animals for invasive species management
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – A flock of nearly 700 sheep will arrive at the Bureau of Land Management’s Cronan Ranch Trailhead near Pilot Hill on Tuesday, May 11, to start their summer of grazing on troublesome yellow starthistle and medusahead plants. As a result, the parking area will be closed that day to allow room for unloading the animals and moving them to the recreation area.
Visitors wanting access to the recreation area on May 11 should use the parking areas at the nearby Magnolia Ranch for horseback riding and Greenwood Creek trailhead for hiking and biking. It is recommended visitors arrive early to find parking and have an alternate plan in case parking areas are full.