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Kootenai National Forest Trail Closures Spar Peak, Cub Creek, Little Spar Lake trails closed due to fire activity July 31, 2007 Due to fire activity on the west side of Spar Peak the following trails on the Three Rivers Ranger District, Kootenai National Forest, are closed until further notice. The Spar Peak/Cub Creek Trail #324 is closed from the trailhead (T29N, R34W, SE ¼ SE ¼ Section 29) to the end. The Little Spar Lake Trail #143 is closed from the trailhead (T29N, R34W, SE ¼ SE ¼ Section 29) to the end. The campground at Spar Lake is open. The District Fire Management Officer, Linda Hubbell, said, “The trail closure is for public health and safety due to a wildfire burning on the West side of Spar Peak.” Stage II fire restrictions are in effect on all lands in Northwest Montana under the protection of the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Flathead National Forest, Kootenai National Forest, Glacier National Park, Lake County, Sanders County, Lincoln County, Flathead County, Region 1 of Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), and US Fish & Wildlife Service. Stage II restrictions prohibit any open burning, including campfires. Smoking is allowed only in areas cleared of all flammable materials. Motorized vehicles must stay on designated roads and trails. Operating an internal combustion engine, welding, or using explosives is prohibited between 1 p.m. and 1 a.m. Anyone causing a wildfire can be held financially responsible for damages and suppression costs. Please visit www.mt.blm.gov/fire/restrictions/ for more information about fire restrictions in Northwest Montana, or contact a local fire management office. Please contact the Three Rivers Ranger District at 406-295-4693 for more information.

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