PERRIS, CA – CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire Chief Bill Weiser received approval from the Riverside County Board of Supervisors to immediately re-open six hazardous hiking areas throughout the region effective Monday, November 27th, 2023.
Recent rains and milder temperatures have resulted in more favorable conditions for the enjoyment of outdoor activities in the six areas listed below:
- Eagle Canyon/Tin Mine (east of Corona)
- Steel Peak (north of Lake Elsinore)
- Bautista Canyon (southeast of Hemet)
- North Mountain (south of Banning, north of San Jacinto)
- Whitewater Canyon (east of Cabazon)
- Ramona Bowl (south of Hemet)
"It's gratifying to announce the reopening of Riverside County's scenic locations for unrestricted access. However, I urge visitors to stay alert and conscientious about the risk of wildland fires," expressed Bill Weiser, Riverside County and CAL FIRE Riverside Unit Chief.
Future closures may be implemented based upon weather conditions, fuel moisture, and increased fire threat.
For additional information on the closed areas to the public, please contact the Public Affairs and Community Education Bureau at 951-940-6985.
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