A food storage order enacted in October 2011 requires food storage practices on the Bonners Ferry, Priest Lake, and portions of the Sandpoint Ranger District to reduce the potential for human-wildlife conflicts. For specific information on the new requirements please see the Idaho Panhandle’s Food Storage Web Page.
Pursuant to Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 261.50(b) the following acts are prohibited on designated portions of National Forest in this order as shown on the attached map, within the Bonners Ferry Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. These restrictions are in addition to those general prohibitions in Title 36 CFR, Part 261 Subpart A, which becomes effective September 23, 2019. This closure will be in effect from midnight Sunday until midnight Friday of each week, however the road will be open to traffic on Saturday and Sunday only. This closure will remain in effect until rescinded.
Road closures:
Being on or using Road #403 (Copper Ridge Road) from the intersection of Road #435 (Deer Creek Spread Creek Road) to the junction with Road #2509 (Spruce Lake).
View the signed closure order and map online, here.
Pursuant to Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 261.S0(b) the following acts are prohibited on designated portions of National Forest in this order as shown on the attached map, within the Sandpoint Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. These restrictions are in addition to those general prohibitions in Title 36 CFR, Part 261 Subpart A, which becomes effective September 9, 2019. This closure will be in effect from midnight Sunday until midnight Friday of each week, however the road will be open to traffic on Saturday and Sunday only. This closure will remain in effect until rescinded.
Road Closure:
Being on or using Road #489 (Auxor road) from the intersection of Road #419 (Lightning Creek Road) to the junction with motorized Trail #444 (Strong Creek trail) at Wellington Saddle.
View the signed closure order and map online, here.
Pursuant to Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 261.50 (a) and (b) the following acts are prohibited on the areas, roads, and trails described in this order and as shown on the map, within the St. Joe Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. These restrictions are in addition to those general prohibitions in Title 36 CFR, Part 261, Subpart A, become effective July 15, 2019, and will remain in effect until rescinded.
1. Being on the road. [Title 36 CFR 261.54(e)].
2. Go into or be upon any area which is closed for the protection of Public Health and Safety [Title 36 CFR 261.53(e)]
Being on or using Forest Service Road 1950 (Hume Ridge Road), T43N R2W Section 9 BM.
Closed Road: Road #406 Hayden Lake Divide from the intersection of Road #612 (Deception creek road) at Windy Ridge to the junction with Road #206 (Railroad grade road) at Burnt Cabin Summit.
These restrictions are in addition to those general prohibitions in Title 36 CFR, Part 261, Subpart A, become effective July 8, 2019, and will remain in effect until rescinded.
Pursuant to Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 261.50(b) the following acts are prohibited on designation portions of National Forest Service Roads and Trails (see map). These restrictions are in addition to those in Title 36 CFR, Part 261m Subpart A, become effective June 24, 2019 and will remain in effect until rescinded.
1. Being on the trail [Title 36 CFR 261.55 (a)]. 2. Prohibited to go into or be upon any area which is closed for the protection of Public Health and Safety [Title 36 CFR 261.53(e)].
Being on Trail 111 North Gold Creek from the junction with Trail 677 Dixie Queen in T53N R1W Section 1 to the junction with Road 1073, North Branch Gold Greek Road, in T54N R1E Section 21. When provided in an order, 36 CFR 261.54€ and 36 CFR 261.55 (a), it is prohibited to go into or be upon road and trail closed for the protection of public health or safety.
Pursuant to Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 261.50(b) the following acts are prohibited on designated portions of National Forest Service Roads and Trails, as shown on the attached map, within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. These restrictions are in addition to those general prohibitions in Title 36 CFR, Part 261, Subpart A, become effective August 1, 2016, and will remain in effect until rescinded.
Being on the road. [Title 36 CFR 261.54(e)].
Prohibited to go into or be upon any area which is closed for the protection of Public Health and Safety. [Title 36 CFR 261.53(e)]
Being in the Brush Lake Campground located in T64N, R1E, Sections 21 and 22.
Being on or using Forest Service Road 2493 located in T64N, R1E, Sections 21 and 22.
Being on or using Trail #377 from 0.25 miles North of Brush Lake Road #1004 to the 2 mile point or the Northern apex of the Trail loop. It is prohibited to go into or be upon any area (trail) which is closed for the protection of public health or safety. This closure is necessary for public safety due to road work and harvest activities that will occur on access routes to Trail # 377. This closure becomes effective on June 07, 2017 and will remain in effect until rescinded or revoked
The Road and Trail Condition Reports for each district will be updated as we receive information on changing conditions. Please contact the appropriate ranger station if you have trail or road condition information to report. We recommend to check road updates or contact your local Forest Service Office before venturing into the woods.
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A food storage order enacted in October 2011 requires food storage practices on the Bonners Ferry, Priest Lake, and portions of the Sandpoint Ranger District to reduce the potential for human-wildlife conflicts. For specific information on the new requirements please see the