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See below for the latest Mission Mountains Wilderness and Swan Front information. Check back for frequent trail condition updates.

Mission Mountains Wilderness
Trail Conditions Report

Comments: Expect to encounter snow above 7000 feet in elevation. The mosquitoes have reached peak potential, so don't forget your bug spray. All maintained trails have been cleared of blowdown.

Map of the Cardinal Creek Fire.


Last Updated: 7/26/10
Important information, warnings, road conditions and general information:
Number
Trail Name
Date Cleared
Remarks, Projects, Safety
30
Elk Creek
7/1
Trail has been cleared of blowdown.
34
Jocko (portions)
7/2
Trail has been cleared of blowdown.
119
Piper Creek
6/27
 Trail has been cleared of blowdown.
121
Cold Lakes
6/18
Trail has been cleared of blowdown. Expect to encounter portions of wet, muddy trail conditions.
301
Elk Ridge
7/1
 Trail has been cleared of blowdown.
351
Crystal Lake
6/8
Both the Meadow/Bunyan Trailhead and Beaver Creek Trailhead trails to Crystal Lake have been cleared of blowdown.
490
Lindbergh
6/8
 Trail has been cleared of blowdown.
515
Hemlock Peak
7/26
 Trail has been cleared of blowdown.
607
Hemlock Lake
6/22

Messy campers dumped a large portion of food at Lower Hemlock Lake and a grizzly bear has been reported roaming the area. The trail and area are not closed, but it is not advised or recommended to visit the area until further notice. ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK. As of 7/11.

The trail has been cleared of blowdown.
690
Glacier Creek
6/26
 Trail has been cleared of blowdown.
695
Hemlock Feeder
6/22

Messy campers dumped a large portion of food at Lower Hemlock Lake and a grizzly bear has been reported roaming the area. The trail and area are not closed, but it is not advised or recommended to visit the area until further notice. ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK. As of 7/11.

Trail has been cleared of blowdown.
708
Turquoise Lake
7/3
 Trail has been cleared of blowdown.
738
Cedar-Piper
7/3
 Trail has been cleared of blowdown.
 

Swan Front
Trail Conditions Report

Last Updated: 7/27/10
Important information, warnings, road conditions and general information:
Number
Trail Name
Date Cleared
Remarks, Projects, Safety
25
Lion Creek
7/16
Aside from a few pesky bugs Lion Creek is spectacular as usual! Wild flowers are abundant and the cedars shade the trail nicely!
29
Smith Creek
   Lingering snow makes travel up high interesting and cool!
35
Holland - Gordon
7/14
 Horse travel has been brisk, but a fire near the trail in the Bob Marshall might force closure of some or all of the trail!
42
Holland Lookout
7/13
 Trail cleared to the confluence of the Smokey trail, #120. Extra snow up high this year.
110
Big Salmon
7/12
 Scenic travel at high elevations is a good way to beat the heat!
120
Sapphire Lakes
7/12
 A great place to camp, but bring the bug spray.
192
East Foothills
5/22
Mountain bikes welcome.
415
East Holland Connector
5/20
 One of the most scenic short hikes around.
416
Holland Falls
5/14
 Falls are cool and spectacular. Please keep dogs on a leash as this is a very populated trail.
457
Pendant Pass
7/13
 Horse activity on the increase.
31
Napa Lookout
7/12
 Fantastic flowers and amazing vistas. Don't miss this trip.

 
 
 
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Updated July 27, 2010
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