Ross Creek Cedars Upcoming Closure

Troy, Montana, April 2, 2025—Winding through an ancient grove of enormous trees, the Ross Creek Cedars Nature Trail on the Three Rivers Ranger District is one of the most visited sites on the Forest. Due to its popularity, much needed improvements and expansions have become a necessity. As part of a Great American Outdoors Act funded project, the area will be undergoing these improvements beginning spring 2025, with weather permitting, as early as April 2025.

This project will improve the existing nature trail to protect the grove and other vegetation from the high visitation rates, better define the route, and provide a consistent, sustainable trail surface that meets Forest Accessibility Standards for all users. 

A closure order is now in effect for the entirety of the Ross Creek Cedars for public and contractor safety. A more accurate timeline will be posted closer to construction dates, but closure dates are anticipated from April to September 2025.            

With the closure spanning the majority of the summer season, please plan accordingly and visit other wonderful destinations on the Kootenai National Forest. To help plan your visit and more information on recreation opportunities across the Kootenai, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/kootenai. 

For more information on the Ross Creek Cedars construction updates or to view the full closure order, please visit the Kootenai Forest Alerts page at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/kootenai/alerts/ross-creek-cedars-road-and-trail-closure or call the Three Rivers Ranger District (406-295-4693). 

We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to an improved Ross Creek Cedars nature trail. 

The Great American Outdoors Act gave the USDA Forest Service new opportunities to deliver benefits to the American public through major investments in recreation infrastructure, public lands access, and land and water conservation. To explore Great American Outdoors Act projects funded across the national forest, check out the following dashboard and interactive map https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/14f1b88a54fe490c858c60238be67031/page/Home#data_s=id%3AdataSource_3-17ce1f5243a-layer-6%3A1150827

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