Rocky Mountain Power Wildfire Mitigation Project

Rocky Mountain Power

Wildfire Mitigation Project

January 21, 2025 Trail Update:

Muddy trail conditions exist throughout the Foothills. If it is sticking to your wheels, heels, or paws, please turn around to avoid damaging trail surfaces.

Expect trail closures in the Upper Avenues and East City Creek areas of the Foothills. For the safety of visitors and crews, many trails in this area are closed.
- CLOSED TRAILS
  - BST East City Creek
  - BST Valleyview
  - Terrace Hills East and West
  - 19th Ave (downhill biking only)
  - Avenues Ridge Cutoff
  - Kay Rees (to BST East City Creek)
  - West Perry’s Hollow Ridge
- OPEN TRAILS:
  - Meadow Trail (with temporary detour)
  - Avenues Ridge Trail
  - BST Twin Peaks and Dry Creek
  - Bobsled Trail (downhill biking only)
  - Perry’s Hollow
  - Tomahawk Trail
  - Lime Kiln Trail
  - BST Dry Creek to Emigration Canyon
  - BST Parley’s Point
  - Lakeview Trail
- OTHER CLOSURES
  - 18th Avenue Trailhead parking lot
  - I Street Bike Park (north half of the park, south remains open)
  - West and East Terrace Hills Trailheads

*Yellow-shaded section indicates trail closures and construction in the area.*

Salt Lake City’s website contains information about trail impacts. Visit the Rocky Mountain Power project website to learn more about the project benefits, schedule, and other details.

Phase 3 Status: Fall 2024

Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) began Phase 3 of its Wildfire Mitigation Project in the Foothills Natural Area in September 2024. Since the 1950s RMP has held a utility easement across the SLC Foothills for power transmission and distribution across the North Capitol, Upper Avenues, and University neighborhoods. Construction work will occur within RMP’s utility easement except where access will be re-routed to minimize disturbances to the landscape.

Trail Closures:

BST East City Creek and Lower 19th Ave.

These trails will be closed starting September 19, 2024.
Due to major construction in this area and steep terrain, NO temporary or limited access will be allowed.
Detours: Trail users must use vehicular roads to bypass construction areas.

Kay Rees Park and BST Connector (not a Foothills system trail)

This trail will be closed starting September 16, 2024.
Due to major construction in this area and steep terrain, NO temporary or limited access will be allowed.
Detours: No detours are viable. Please choose another trail access location.

18th Avenue Trailhead, Meadow Trail, and I Street Bike Park

The trailhead, bike park, and Meadow Trail will experience closures and/or detours starting October 1.
The trailhead parking lot will be CLOSED during construction hours. Trails are accessible via the access point at 683 18th Avenue.
The north half of the I Street Bike Park will be CLOSED.
The Meadow Trail between the trailhead and the power lines will be CLOSED as it will beused as a construction access road and equipment storage area. Depending on safe access through the restricted construction area, a detour for trail users may be utilized between the bike park and Meadow Trail.

For questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact Rocky Mountain Power project managers:

Brant Swander: brant.swander@pacificorp.com
Lisa Romey: lisa.romney@pacificorp.com

Project Overview

Since 2022, the City has been in extensive planning and preparation with Rocky Mountain Power for its Wildfire mitigation Project, which will replace outdated power poles throughout the Foothills.

Construction will utilize heavy machinery including bulldozers, cranes, and helicopters. Active restoration of disturbed lands and trails is included as part of the project. SLC Public Lands will also initiate land restoration in conjunction with the RMP project.