Moose Mountain Fire Area Closure

North Fork Ranger District
Area, Road, Trail Closure

PROHIBITIONS

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) & (b), the following is
prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) area, roads and trails 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 Area, Roads, Trails”):

1. Going into or being in the Described Area. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(e).

2. Being on the road. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54 (e)

3. 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)(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).

3. Federal or State administrative personnel in the performance of an
official duty.

4. Owners or lessees of land in the area.

DESCRIBED AREA

Area Defined within: Commencing at the Junction of National Forest System Road (NFSR)
250 and National Forest System Road 711 also known as the point of beginning. Proceeding
Northwest along NFSR 711 to the intersection National Forest System Trail (NFST) 169, Pot
Mountain Ridge Trail. Then proceeding easterly along NFST 169 to the intersection with NFST
445 and NFST 176 at Cold Springs Peak. Then proceeding northeasterly along NFST 169
approximately to the junction with NFSR 715 and NFSR 720. Then proceeding north to the
intersection with NFSR 5371. Then proceeding east along the center of the Meadow Creek
drainage to the intersection with NFST 373. Then proceeding southeast along NFST 373 to the
intersection with NFSR 720, NFSR 250 and NFSR 295. Then proceeding southeast along
NFSR 295 to the intersection with NFSR 737. Then proceeding southerly on NFSR 737 to the
intersection with NFSR 255. Then proceeding south then west along NFSR 255 to the
intersection with NFSR 250 at Kelly Forks Work Center. Then proceeding west along NFSR
250 to the point of origin at NFSR 711.

NFSR 711 – Remains Open

NFSR 250 – From the junction with NFSR 711 to the junction with NFSR 255 – Remains Open

NFSR 250 – From junction with NFSR 255 to Montana Stateline – Remains Open

NFSR 295 – Remains Open

NFSR 255 – Remains Open

NFSR 715 – Remains Open

NFST 373 – Remains Open

The Area is shown on the attached map (Exhibit A).

DESCRIBED ROADS

NFSR 5295 – Is closed in its entirety.

NFSR 250 – Is closed from the junction with NFSR 255 at Kelly Forks Work Center (T39N,
R10E, SWSW Sec 15) to the intersection with NFSR 255, Deception Saddle Road (T40N,
R11E, NESE Section 6).

NFSR 737 – Is closed in its entirety.

NFSR 720 - Is closed in its entirety.

NFSR 734 - Is closed in its entirety.

NFSR 735 - Is closed in its entirety

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NFSR 5434 - Is closed in its entirety.

NFSR 5440 - Is closed in its entirety

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DESCRIBED TRAILS

NFST 169 – Is closed in its entirety.

NFST 176 – Is closed in its entirety.

NFST 445 - Is closed in its entirety.

NFST 814 - Is closed in its entirety.

NFST 815 - Is closed in its entirety.

PURPOSE

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

IMPLEMENTATION

1. This Order shall be in effect from September 11, 2026, at 0800 am., through October
09, 2026, at 06:00 a.m., unless rescinded.

2. A map identifying the Described Area, Road and 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 Area, Road and Trails.
Signed and issued on September 11, 2026.