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Parts of the Los Padres National Forest burned by the Zaca Fire in summer 2007 will reopen at noon on April 4, forest officials announced today. Here's the details from Los Padres officials: The trail system has sustained extensive damage and the public is urged to use extreme caution when traveling in the affected area, said Forest Supervisor Peggy Hernandez. “A great deal of dry ravel (erosion) occurred immediately after the fire, and the winter rains and heavy snowfall caused additional damage,” explained Hernandez.  “Particularly hard hit are vulnerable mid-slope trails like segments of the popular Santa Cruz trail, and the Grapevine and Potrero trails in the San Rafael Wilderness.  Another key area that sustained significant damage is the Manzana Narrows.  Many sections of the trail system have been completely obliterated.”   Forest Service backcountry manager Kerry Kellogg estimates that 167 miles of backcountry trail were...
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