April 11, 2025 2:50 a.m.

The North Creek Trail at South Slough Reserve near Charleston is temporarily closed to public access until further notice.

Public Involvement Coordinator Deborah Rudd said the closure is necessary following the fall of a large tree between bridges 7 and 8, which severally damaged the trail, uprooting dirt and creating an impassable section.

Rudd said efforts are underway to restore safe access to the trail as quickly as possible. The Oregon Department of State Lands has enacted this closure as a precaution to ensure public safety. The trail will reopen once all repair work is complete.

Rudd said meanwhile, visitors are welcome to explore other South Slough Reserve trails, which remain open daily from dawn to dusk.

For status updates, go to: www.oregon.gov/DSL/ss