The Queen Creek Wash Trail, closed since the wash began running Nov. 1, has structural damage in some sections that will stay off-limits after the rest of the trail reopens, the Town of Queen Creek said in a release this week.
The wash did its job carrying stormwater, the town said, but the amount of water left heavy deposits of sediment and damaged parts of the multi-use and equestrian trail. Crews are removing sediment and clearing debris, and with more rain in the forecast the town expects that work to continue over the next week.
When the trail does reopen, damaged segments will remain closed until they can be repaired, and signs will mark the areas to avoid. The town asked users to respect the closures and posted signs, both for safety and so crews can finish faster. It did not give a reopening date or a repair estimate.
More rain is on the way. The National Weather Service forecast for Queen Creek calls for a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms early Tuesday, rising to 70% during the day, with up to a quarter of an inch possible, after a sunny weekend with highs in the 70s.
The town posts closure updates on its X account, @TownofQC, and recreation information at QueenCreekAZ.gov/Recreation.
