Glen Fire Road

Maintaining emergency access in Blithedale Summit Preserve

UPDATED: OCTOBER 20, 2016

Fire Road Work Complete

Work on Glen Fire Road is complete. The fire road is open to visitors.

Project Description

The Marin County Open Space District (MCOSD) collaborates with Marin County Fire on an ongoing basis to set priorities for open space fire road projects. The Glen Fire Road work consisted of installing reverse grade dips, drainage ditches and reshaping the road to prevent erosion and improve accessibility.

Objectives

  • Improve emergency access fire road.
  • Upgrade fire road drainage.
  • Reduce trail erosion and sedimentation into the watershed
  • Enhance visitor safety.

Timeline

  • 2015: Project Identified
  • 2016 Project Planning
  • 2016: Implementation
  • October 2016: Work Complete