The Zimmerman Cinder Pit, a recreational shooting area in the Sisters Ranger District will closed through Dec. 1.

The closure is to protect contractors who are clearing trees in several areas of the pit for future cinder mining by the Oregon Department of Transportation, according to a release from the Deschutes National Forest.

The pit is about 3.5 miles west of Sisters, accessed by Forest Road 2059-500.

Individuals interested in alternatives for recreational shooting can visit Garrison Pit, Schilling Pit or McKenzie Pit. Information on these areas is available at the Sisters Ranger District office.

Contact: 541-549-7700.