The Kula State Forest Reserve, Kahikinui State Forest Reserve — Papa’anui Tract and Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area have been closed due to hazardous conditions and impassable roads and trails caused by this week’s heavy rains and strong winds.
The forest reserve roads and trails will remain closed until further notice, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources announced Wednesday. Division of Forestry and Wildlife staff have posted closure signs at access gates leading into the area. Staff and heavy equipment are felling hazardous trees, chipping fallen and cut trees and repairing roads, trails and damaged drainage infrastructure.
DLNR said the reserves will reopen as soon as the hazardous conditions are addressed and mitigated.
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