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Back Loop Bridge Trailhead Emergency Closure Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area JRD
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) & (b), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass National Forest, Juneau Ranger District as depicted on the map attached as Attachment
1.This order will be rescinded no later than July 25, 2026.
For the protection of public health and safety due to construction activity, entering or occupying the following areas or portions thereof: Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area.
[36 CFR 261.53 (e)]
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (e), the following are exempt from this order:
1.Any Federal, State or local law enforcement officer, forest employee orvolunteer in the performance of their official duties.
2.Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibitedactivity.
These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR part 261, subpart A.
Alert Start Date: June 8, 2026
Alert End Date: July 25, 2026
Order Number: 10-05-33-26-07
Contact Information
Contact Name: Juneau Ranger District
Contact Number: 907-586-8800
Associated Documents
Forest Order
FOREST ORDER
Juneau, Alaska
Back Loop Bridge Trailhead Emergency Closure
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) & (b), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass National Forest, Juneau Ranger District as depicted on the map attached as Attachment 1.This order will be rescinded no later than July 25, 2026.
For the protection of public health and safety due to construction activity, entering or occupying the following areas or portions thereof: Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area.
[36 CFR 261.53 (e)]
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (e), the following are exempt from this order:
1.Any Federal, State or local law enforcement officer, forest employee orvolunteer in the performance of their official duties.
2.Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibitedactivity.
These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR part 261, subpart A.
Janelle Crocker
Forest Supervisor
Tongass National Forest
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