Friends of SJRG

There are still flowers to enjoy!

River trail and gorge runs this week

Running pics from Friday and Saturday

More pics from yesterday

Some fun activities and educational resources...check it out!

Happy Earth Day from all us at FrOG

Spring is in full bloom in the Gorge.

Sunset at the Gorge

FROG FRIENDLY REMINDERS: Due to BLM CA closure order in response to COVID 19 - NO PARKED VEHICLES are allowed on BLM lands at the San Joaquin River Gorge. This includes the small area of land prior to the locked gate used ONLY for TURNING AROUND. See closure order for details, that include "The public must not enter the closure area." Some exemptions apply. The closure order does exempt trail use (trails are open) however visitors are not permitted to park a vehicle ...to access the trails. If individuals arrange to be dropped off/picked up to access the trail please be aware the trail system is 2.7 miles down Smalley Road. Smalley Road has a very steep grade. This is a round trip of 5.4 miles on a paved road. Also - AUTHORIZED VEHICLESare still in the area to monitor the site and access the powerhouses as essential business. FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT WALK/RUN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. Vehicles attempting to park prior to BLM lands would be doing so (due to the nature of Smalley Rd.) on County and/or private lands. County regulations are in place that prohibit this. Recommendation: Do not park on County/Private areas to access the SJRG and do not park on BLM lands

warmer weather also brings out the snakes in the Gorge.

Effective Saturday March 28 the Gorge will be CLOSED to vehicle access (main gate will be shut ) in response to Covid-19. There is no place to turn around or park. Trails will be open and accessible via foot, bicycle or horse. Remember trails are CLOSED to all motorized vehicles. Trails can be accessed from Millerton Lake as well. This closure is until further notice. Thank you for your cooperation.

Deputies Arrest Three Men for Burglaries at the San Joaquin River Gorge Recreation Area Deputies with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office have booked three men i...nto jail for property crimes committed at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) San Joaquin River Gorge Recreation Area. Name: Braxton Stark, 20, of Tollhouse Charges: Burglary, auto theft and probation violation Bail: $175,000 Name: Victor Rios, 19, of Auberry Charges: Burglary and vehicle theft Bail: $100,000 Name: Dalton Bradley, 22, of Auberry Charges: Possession of stolen property and resisting a police officer. He has been cited out of jail for those misdemeanors charges. On November 20th, 2019, deputies took a burglary report which showed vandalism taking place at the visitor’s center of the San Joaquin River Gorge Recreation Area. On December 16th, another burglary occurred and $5,600 in power tools were stolen. On February 14th, 2020, there was a theft of an ATV. On March 14th, there was a break-in to the PG&E Kerckhoff Powerhouse #2. Items were vandalized and tools were stolen. Deputies collected evidence and worked with BLM employees to identify possible suspects. They ultimately focused on Braxton Stark, Victor Rios and Dalton Bradley. Deputies located and arrested all three young men for their involvement in the four burglaries. If you have additional information on these suspects, please contact Detective Austin Herion at (559) 600-8061. You may also contact Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867 or www.valleycrimestoppers.org You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Important Message!!! It is very important to maintain physical distance while out enjoying the SJR Parkway. Not only for your health but to help keep it open. T...he Governor mentioned in his press briefing that if outdoor recreational places get too busy and people are not practicing social distancing, we will need to close these places. Where there are only single track paths, it’s sometimes difficult, but much of the SJR Parkway paths, including the Eaton and McMichael Trails, are wide enough to pass with some distance. Remind people that this needs to be done to stay healthy. thanks.

Social distancing in theSan Joaquin River Gorge

San Joaquin River Gorge Madera side was absolutely beautiful made even better by 48 senior hiking buddies.

Look what we found in the Gorge this morning

Great day for a hike with Building Healthy Family of Fresno