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Final Fire Restriction and Closure Update
Release Date: Sep 20, 2017
As the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest continues to receive widespread precipitation in the form of rain and snow, fire-related area, road, and trail closures continue to be rolled back. An order closing 35 trails within the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness of the Moose Creek Ranger District has been rescinded and those trails are once again available for public use. Roads and trails in the vicinity of Coolwater Ridge east of Lowell have also re-opened. Remaining closures are being evaluated daily and visitors are encouraged to visit the Forest’s website or contact the appropriate District Office for up-to-date information.
These are the final fire restriction and closure updates that will be issued for the Forest this fire season.
The Nez Perce and Clearwater National Forests experienced a longer-than-average fire season this year which resulted in many late-season closures that were necessary to ensure public safety in areas of active fire. Fire managers are reviewing closures in light of the recent cooler temperatures and precipitation. Many closures have already been lifted and more changes are pending.
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions were lifted on September 19. Details are located at http://www.idahofireinfo.com/.
Palouse Ranger District Closures: No fire-related closures to report. For information call (208)875-1131.
Moose Creek Ranger District Closures: Road and trail closures associated with the Coolwater Complex Fires have been lifted; therefore, only the Johnson Bar Campground remains closed. For information call (208)926-4258.
Lochsa/Powell Ranger District Closures: Packer Meadows Road 373 remains closed from North Fork Spruce Creek Bridge to the Idaho/Montana border due to the Lolo Peak Fire. Colt Creek Road 359 and a system of trails within the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness east of Elk Summit are also closed due to the 11,300-acre Hidden Fire. Liz Butte Road 560 and a complex of trails are closed in the Liz Butte area due to the Liz Butte and Weitas Fires. For information, call the Lochsa Ranger District (208)926-4274 or Powell (208)942-3113.
Salmon River Ranger District Closure: An area closure associated with the Hanover and Twin Lakes Fires was lifted on September 19; however, forest road 444 remains closed from its junction with road 221 east to Square Mountain Lookout. For information, call the Salmon River Ranger District at (208)983-1950 or (208)839-2211.
Red River Ranger District: Segments of trails 71 and 10 remain closed due to the 800-acre Patrol Ridge Fire burning 4.5 miles west of Windy Saddle. For information, call the Red River Ranger District at (208)842-2245.
Additional Sources of Information:
Full Fire Restrictions and Closure Summary, Sept. 20, 2017 (.PDF)
https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/nezpercecleawater/alerts-notices
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