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Warm Lake Summit workshop: residents, recreation groups and businesses urge preserved access while county works with Perpetua and Forest Service on safety
Summary
At a public workshop, Valley County heard hours of testimony asking for continued public access to the Warm Lake and Landmark corridors after a South Fork road washout; county road staff said they are coordinating daily with Perpetua and noted the Payette National Forest posted there are no plans to repair the South Fork this winter.
Valley County commissioners hosted a workshop and public hearing on Jan. 12 to collect public input on Warm Lake Summit access after the recent South Fork road washout. Dozens of residents, recreation advocates and business owners told commissioners they want to preserve winter public access while balancing safety concerns and potential mitigation needs.
Multiple speakers described economic impacts and safety worries. Brian Patterson, who operates Air Mountain Power Sport Rentals in Cascade, said temporary short closures for truck traffic "doesn't sound like a bad idea for an hour or 2 here and there," but warned that longer detours or restrictions would hurt his business and put riders off long alternate routes. Deadwood Outfitters general manager Sean Zimmerman…
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