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Byron Glacier Trail in Glacier Ranger District CLOSED to public
Closure
Date(s): Jun 20, 2024 - Jul 3, 2024
Forest Order: 10-04-10-24-12 Byron Glacier Trail Closure
Contact(s): Brandon Raile
For the safety of the public, the Byron Glacier Trail is closed to Forest users. Today, a black bear was observed feeding on a moose kill on the Byron Glacier Trail in Portage Valley. This poses a significant threat to public safety for Forest visitors using the Byron Glacier Trail since bears are known to defend their food sources. This natural behavior necessitates a Forest Order is necessary to mitigate the bear hazard.
Additionally, it is very likely that this bear will continue to utilize and guard this food source for the next couple of weeks. It is clear a trail closure is necessary to protect the public until the bear is done utilizing this food source or no longer in the area.
The closure boundary for Byron Glacier Trail begins at its’ intersection with Byron Glacier Trailhead parking area, which is located adjacent to Byron Glacier Road, and consists of the entire 0.8 mile trail from the trailhead to the trail’s terminus.
Area(s):
- Byron Glacier Trail