Popular Mount Baldy hiking trails will remain closed until December 2025 due to Bridge Fire damage
Abc7 - Dec 19th, 2024
Mount Baldy's popular trails, including Baldy Bowl and Devil's Backbone, are closed for a year due to damage from the Bridge Fire, causing disappointment among hikers. The U.S. Forest Service cites safety concerns due to unstable terrain and dead trees. Despite the closures, some hikers ignore warnings, risking fines. The Mount Baldy Ski Resort remains open as it was unaffected by the fire.
RATING
The article provides a clear and informative account of the trail closures at Mount Baldy due to the Bridge Fire, but lacks in-depth sourcing and perspectives from authorities.
RATING DETAILS
The article accurately reports the closure of trails and the reason behind it, citing the U.S. Forest Service. However, the timeline for the closure (stated as until December 2025) may not match the one-year closure mentioned earlier, potentially causing confusion.
The article presents perspectives from hikers but lacks input from authorities or experts who could provide more insights into the decision-making process behind the closures. This gives a somewhat one-sided view focused on hikers' reactions.
The language is clear and understandable, and the article is logically structured. However, the discrepancy in the closure timeline could cause some confusion.
The article briefly mentions the U.S. Forest Service but does not provide direct quotes or detailed statements from them or other authoritative sources. This decreases the depth and credibility of the information presented.
The article does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest, but it also lacks detailed attributions for the information, particularly regarding the specific details of the trail closure and its implications.
