Local shooting area closed through fall

A temporary recreational shooting closure for the Zimmerman Cinder Pit on the Sisters Ranger District began on September 14 and will end on December 1.

The closure of the pit has been put in place to protect contractors who will be clearing trees in several areas of the pit for future cinder mining by the Oregon Department of Transportation.

The popular recreational shooting area is located approximately 3.5 miles west of Sisters off Forest Road 2059-500.

Shooters interested in alternatives are encouraged to visit Garrison Pit, Schilling Pit, and McKenzie Pit.

Information on these areas is available at the Sisters Ranger District office, at the junction of Pine Street and Highway 20 in Sisters or by calling the office directly at 541-549-7700.