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The Salmon‐Challis National Forest has implemented the Black Eagle Fire Closure, Order Number: 04‐13‐24‐019.  

Description of #04-13-24-019:  

DESCRIBED ROADS

NFS lands, roads and trails on the Salmon-Cobalt, and North Fork Ranger Districts of the Salmon-Challis National Forest within the area bounded by the following: Beginning at the intersection of Blackbird creek with Panther Creek, following Blackbird creek to Blackbird mountain, then following FS Road 33 to the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Boundary and following the boundary to the Golden Trout Lake Trailhead, including the Big Horn Crags Campground and crossing over into the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness and onto the ridge to the West of Wilson Creek, then going South to Middle Fork Peak.  From Middle Fork Peak to the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Boundary to trail 053 then running along Little Jacket Creek to Trail 051, then following Trail 051 to Birdseye Creek to Forest Road 245 at its intersection with Panther Creek road 55.  Then following the western side of FS Road 55 (Panther Creek) until it reaches Blackbird Creek.  Panther Creek road (55) and Blackbird road (115) will remain open within the scope of this order.   

UPDATE 09-06-24: Closures now include all lands and associated roads within McDonald Flat Campground

The purpose of this order is to protect public health and safety during the Black Eagle/Red Rock Fire.

This Order shall be in effect from September 3, 2024, at 8:00 am until rescinded.

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