It is the 4th of July and I can't beleive we are 1/2 way through the summer already. I was talking to one of our staff yesterday, Erik, and he will be leaving in 6 weeks to go back to school. It seems like they just got here. Anyway, this means fall is just around the corner and the forest service put out this Q and A regarding the Ham Lake Fire and fall hiking and camping.
Q. Will any trails and/or entry points remain closed past August for the fall hiking season?
A. At this time, the only closures include Iron Lake Campground and Iron Lake Boat Access.
Q. Which trails, entry points, and campsites are closed now?
A. None. There are a few campsites posted closed in the BWCAW.
Q. Are there any limits to canoeing because of the fire? Waterways, portages, etc
A. are all open (except Iron Lake) .
Q. Was there any damage to the Border Route Trail?
A. Yes, approximately 1 mile was burned over.
Q. Was there any damage to the Kekekabic Trail?
A. Yes, approximately 2 miles were burned over.
Q. Was there any damage to the Border Lakes Area Trails? (including
Magnetic Rock, Bridal Falls, Devil's Cascade, Highlands, and Eagle
Mountain) T
A. The Ham Lake Fire permiter map on MINCS website (via link
on SUF web site) shows fire area. No trails remain closed due to
fire effects.
Q. Was there any damage to the Sioux-Hustler Trail?
A. No, the Ham Lake Fire was not near the Sioux Hustler Trail
Q. Was there any damage to the Pow Wow Trail?
A. No, the Ham Lake Fire was not near the PowWow Hiking Trail
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