The Maricopa Trail has been impacted by the Wildcat Fire. The Bronco Trailhead to McDowell Sonoran Preserve area falls under the Tonto National Forest’s Emergency Stage 1 Fire Restrictions closure. The closure order is in effect to protect public health and safety due to firefighting operations. Bartlett Lake Road remains closed. For the safety of the public and firefighters, the public is urged to stay away from the area. The closure order is available on the Tonto National Forest website....
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