These Arizona trails and areas are still closed due to flooding

Due to recent storms bringing high precipitation and snowmelt, the Salt River Project, a utility that provides water and power to central Arizona residents, has increased its water releases from two reservoirs on the Verde River.

These releases along with continued rain and snowstorms have caused an array of evacuations, road closures, and hiking trail shutdowns. Here is an overview of what is still closed as of Friday.

Arizona storms:Tourists hoping to see northern Arizona waterfalls forced out by flooding

What's closed in metro Phoenix

Roads

Horseshoe Dam Road is closed at Bartlett Dam Road intersection, but Bartlett Lake is still accessible and open.

Trails and recreation

• Tempe Town Lake has halted all boating activity until further notice which includes paddle boating, kayaking, standup paddleboarding, rowing and sailing, according to the city.

• The Tonto National Forest has closed several recreational areas due to flooding, including:

  • Granite Reef

  • Phon D Sutton

  • Coon Bluff

  • Needle Rock