Cyclists, walkers and runners are rejoicing at the news that one of their favorite trails will finally be cleared of debris.A portion of the American River Bike Trail, along Lake Natoma, was closed in the winter of 2017 when rocks and dirt from the Orangevale Bluffs came crashing down on the trail.Since that time, blockades and signs have warned people to stay out of the area.Contractors are expected to begin working on the trail Monday to clear the debris and stabilize the cliff above.The Bureau of Reclamation and California State Parks are overseeing the work and urging park-goers to stay out the area.The trail is closed from about three miles east of Hazel Avenue to Negro Bar State Park.The trail along the south side of the lake is not affected by the slide and will remain open.People have been able to hike through the slide area at their own risk, but now they should heed the closure signs, since heavy equipment will be operating in the area and could destabilize the slope even more before making it safer.Construction crews hope to have the work done later this year.

Cyclists, walkers and runners are rejoicing at the news that one of their favorite trails will finally be cleared of debris.

A portion of the American River Bike Trail, along Lake Natoma, was closed in the winter of 2017 when rocks and dirt from the Orangevale Bluffs came crashing down on the trail.


Since that time, blockades and signs have warned people to stay out of the area.

Contractors are expected to begin working on the trail Monday to clear the debris and stabilize the cliff above.

The Bureau of Reclamation and California State Parks are overseeing the work and urging park-goers to stay out the area.

The trail is closed from about three miles east of Hazel Avenue to Negro Bar State Park.

The trail along the south side of the lake is not affected by the slide and will remain open.

People have been able to hike through the slide area at their own risk, but now they should heed the closure signs, since heavy equipment will be operating in the area and could destabilize the slope even more before making it safer.

Construction crews hope to have the work done later this year.