Little Weitas Trail Closures

Trail Closure 

PROHIBITIONS 

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (b), the following is prohibited on the National Forest System Trails (NFST) in the North Fork Ranger District, Nez Perce Clearwater National Forests, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Described Trails”): 

1. Being on the trail. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a).

 EXEMPTIONS

 Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order: 

1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2). 

2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty. 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e)(4). 

DESCRIBED TRAILS 

NFST 103 – Is closed in its entirety as shown on the attached map (Appendix A). 

NFST 173 – Is closed in its entirety as shown on the attached map (Appendix A). 

PURPOSE 

The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety due to wildfire activity in the area. 

IMPLEMENTATION 

1. This Order shall be in effect from August 17, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. until October 09, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., or until rescinded.

 2. A map identifying the Described Trails is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A. For a digital version of this Order and Exhibit A, go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/nezperce-clearwater/alerts. 

3. Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the Order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299, their meaning shall be determined by their plain language definitions. 

4. A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581. 

5. Contact the North Fork Ranger District in Orofino, ID (208) 476-4541, or Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Kamiah, ID, (208) 935 2513, for more information about this Order. 

6. This Order supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting the same or similar acts on the same Described Trails. Signed and issued on August 17, 2026.