Workers begin paving in the Thumb Butte Recreation Area on Wednesday, Oct. 31 and will continue through Friday, Nov. 2. Expect increased truck and heavy equipment traffic along Thumb Butte Road;be cautious while traveling in the area.  To ensure public safety, PNF officials are closing Trails 315 and 316 south during the paving. Trails 33 and 326 will remain open but officials encourage people to hike elsewhere due to limited parking and increased road congestion.

For more information on trails please stop by the Bradshaw Ranger District office at 344 S. Cortez St. in Prescott or call (928) 443-8000.