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With recent snowfall, the longer and colder nights, expected future precipitation, and no fire activity, the Elk Fire has been called 100% contained. The last remaining areas to be contained were in steep, remote locations that are difficult for crews to access. Because of this, time was needed for moisture and cold temperatures to do their work in ensuring the threat was gone.
Please continue to use caution while traveling Red Grade Road 26. Expect delays and congestion from logging equipment as they move log decks from Forest System Road 26. It is best to avoid the Red Grade area until mid-December. The logs are being moved to improve public safety and to reduce the fuels left behind from fire line construction.
Temporary closures on Tongue River Canyon Trail 002, Dry Fork Trail 004, Lake Creek Trail 006, Freezeout Trail 008, Miller Creek Trail 077, Smith Creek Trail 085, Dry Fork Cow Camp Trail 201, and West Pass Trail 428 remain in place. These routes will be closed until treatments can be implemented to reduce post-fire risks caused by the Elk Fire. For the map and full closure, please visit the Bighorn National Forest’s website, https://www.fs.usda.gov/bighorn.
For more updates and information, please visit the Bighorn National Forest’s website, https://www.fs.usda.gov/bighorn or like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bighornnf.
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Last modified: November 15, 2024