Trail Status - 2023

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Trail Status - 2023

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I prefer the old trail status pages over the updated version on the website now LInk. While visually appealing and good for seeing high level closures, I have no desire to individually click each trail to see the update. On top of that, I have struggled on my computer to properly click on a trail to bring up the status, and on my phone it's nearly impossible.

So I thought I'd take a shot at recreating the trail status page. Next post will have the current snapshot - I have a lot of bugs to work out (some my fault, others not). If people find this useful, I can do weekend dumps of current state and/or daily updates with what changed. Feedback appreciated.
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BELLY RIVER
  • Bear Mountain Overlook
    • nStoney Indian Pass Trail to Bear Mountain Overlook / 1.7 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 6/25/23

  • Belly River Trail
    • nChief Mtn. Customs to Belly River Ranger Station / 6.1 mi.
    • open
      winter
    • Projected Clear: CLEARED
    • cleared 5/16/23

  • Belly River via Lee Ridge Trail
    • nChief Mtn. Road to Gable Pass Trail Jct. / 6.0 mi.
    • open
    • trail cleared and no snow to gable pass jct. two snowfields before trail descends to belly station 6/15/23
    • Projected Clear: complete

    • nGable Jct. to Belly River Ranger Station / 3.8 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 5 sections of snow 100`,50',40',15' & 9' Clear of trees as of 6/17/23

  • Cosley Lake Cut-off Trail
    • nPtarmigan Trail (Dawn Mist) to foot of Cosley Lk. / 2.0 mi.
    • open
    • Trail Clear 6/24/23 per 924
    • Projected Clear: Estimated clearing 5/25/23

  • Elizabeth Lake Trail (Helen Lake)
    • nBelly River R.S. to foot of Elizabeth Lake Cpgd. / 3.4 mi.
    • open
    • Suspension Bridge installed and Trail Clear per 924 6/24/2023
    • Trail Clear. Suspension Bridge Installed. 5/25/23 per 923
    • Projected Clear: 5/25/23
    • Cleared 5/16/23

    • nFoot of Elizabeth Lk. to head of Elizabeth Lk.Cpgd. / 1.6 mi.
    • open
    • Trail Clear per 924 6/24/23
    • Projected Clear: 6/10/23

    • nHead of Elizabeth Lake to Helen Lake / 2.7 mi.
    • open
    • Two trees down per Charlie 15 6/24 Foot bridge at Helen lake: Bridge is now a permanent structure. per 650
    • Projected Clear: Initial Clearing Scheduled for 6/22/23

  • Miche Wabun Trail
    • nFormer 3-mile Campground to North Fork Belly River / 4.8 mi.
    • open
    • Trail clear 6/24 per 924. Belly River Suspension Bridge Installed. 5/24/23 per 924
    • Projected Clear: Cleared 5/16/23

  • Mokowanis Lake Trail
    • nStoney Indian Pass Trail to Mokowanis Lake / 1.0 mi.
    • open
    • Trail clear per 924 6/24/2023
    • Projected Clear: CLEARED 6/22/2023

  • Ptarmigan Tunnel Trail
    • nElizabeth Lake to the Ptarmigan Tunnel / 4.8 mi.
    • open
    • Trail Clear per 924 6/24/23 PTARMIGAN TUNNEL CLOSED FOR SEASON. Projected opening 7/7/23
    • Ptarmigan Tunnel open for the 2023 season
    • Projected Clear: Cleared 6/12/23
    • 7/8/2023

  • Red Gap Pass Trail
    • nPtarmigan Trail Jct. to Red Gap Pass / 2.6 mi.
    • open
    • Several Snowfields. 6/7/23 per 924

  • Stoney Indian Pass Trail (Cosley,Glenns,Mokowanis)
    • nBelly River R. S. to Cosley Lake Cpgd. / 2.7 mi.
    • open
      winter
    • Clear per 924 6/24/2023
    • Trail Clear 6/24/23 per 924
    • Projected Clear: Estimated clearing 5/25/23

    • nCosley Lake Cpgd. to Mokowanis Jct. / 4.6 mi.
    • open
    • Clear per 924 6/24/23
    • Clear per 924 6/24/2023
    • 6/6/23 - one tree down on trail
    • Projected Clear: 6/6/23
    • Estimated Initial Clearing Date: 6/15/23

    • nMokowanis Jct. to Stoney Indian Pass / 4.7 mi.
    • open
    • Snow fields begin approx. 1 mile to Pass. Fords <1 ft deep. 6/19/23 per 924
    • Projected Clear: 6/28/23

GOAT HAUNT
  • Boulder Pass Trail (Janet,Francis,Hawksbill,Hole-in-Wall)
    • nGoat Haunt R.S. to Lake Janet Cpgd. / 3.2 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 6/10/23

    • nLake Janet Cpgd. to Lake Francis Cpgd. Jct. / 2.8 mi.
    • open
    • BORDER CROSSING CLOSED FOR 2022 SEASON. <br>The U.S. Goat Haunt Port of Entry hours are 11 am to 5:00 pm daily. All travelers crossing the border at Goat Haunt must present documents that are Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant. U.S. and Canadian Citizens must present a Passport, U.S. Passport Card, Enhanced Drivers License or NEXUS Card. U.S. Resident aliens must present a U.S. Resident Alien Card. Citizens from countries other than Canada or the U.S. must present a valid passport and a current I-94 or an I-94W available at the U.S. Class A Port of Entry. Crossing the Canadian border at Waterton with a firearm is prohibited.
    • Projected Clear: 6/12/23

    • nLake Francis Cpg. to Brown Pass / 2.3 mi.
    • open
    • Cleared to Thunderbird Pond. Mostly snow covered from Thunderbird Pond to Brown's Pass. 6/30/2022 PER 650
    • Projected Clear: 07/04/23

    • nBrown Pass to Hole-in-Wall Cpgd. / 2.1 mi.
    • open
    • Per 224 as of July 29, 2022 Several high angle snowfields and snow bridges still on boulder pass and above hole in the wall. Ice axe and traction devices required or avoid snowfields. Route finding and GPS needed.
    • Projected Clear: 7/14/2023

    • nHole-in-Wall Jct. to Boulder Pass / 3.5 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 8/1/2023

  • North Boundary Trail
    • nWaterton Lake Trail to International Boundary / 5.8 mi.
    • open
    • 11 down trees and thick brush. Overgrown vegetation in some sections makes trail difficult to see. 6/14/23 per 923.

      <br>The U.S. Goat Haunt Port of Entry hours are 11 am to 5:00 pm daily. All travelers crossing the border at Goat Haunt must present documents that are Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant. U.S. and Canadian Citizens must present a Passport, U.S. Passport Card, Enhanced Drivers License or NEXUS Card. U.S. Resident aliens must present a U.S. Resident Alien Card. Citizens from countries other than Canada or the U.S. must present a valid passport and a current I-94 or an I-94W available at the U.S. Class A Port of Entry. Crossing the Canadian border at Waterton with a firearm is prohibited.

    • nWaterton Lake Trail to Cameron Lake / 0.0 mi.
    • open

  • Stoney Indian Pass Trail
    • nWaterton Valley Trail to Stoney Indian Lake Cpg. / 2.6 mi.
    • open
    • Overgrown vegetation in many sections makes trail visibility difficult. 7/3/2023 per 923
    • Projected Clear: 6/30/23

    • nStoney Indian Lake Cpg. to Stoney Indian Pass / 1.0 mi.
    • open

  • Waterton Lake Overlook Trail
    • nGoathaunt Ranger Station to Waterton Lake Overlook / 1.0 mi.
    • open
    • BORDER CROSSING CLOSED FOR 2022 SEASON. <br>The U.S. Goat Haunt Port of Entry hours are 11 am to 5:00 pm daily. All travelers crossing the border at Goat Haunt must present documents that are Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant. U.S. and Canadian Citizens must present a Passport, U.S. Passport Card, Enhanced Drivers License or NEXUS Card. U.S. Resident aliens must present a U.S. Resident Alien Card. Citizens from countries other than Canada or the U.S. must present a valid passport and a current I-94 or an I-94W available at the U.S. Class A Port of Entry. Crossing the Canadian border at Waterton with a firearm is prohibited.
    • Projected Clear: Waterton & Boundary Suspension Bridges Removed - Ford rivers at horse fords. 9/22/22 per 851CLEARED 6/14/2022

  • Waterton Lake Trail
    • nWaterton River Cpg. to International Boundary / 3.3 mi.
    • open
    • 11 down trees and thick brush. Overgrown vegetation in some sections makes trail difficult to see. 6/14/23 per 923.

      <br>The U.S. Goat Haunt Port of Entry hours are 11 am to 5:00 pm daily. All travelers crossing the border at Goat Haunt must present documents that are Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant. U.S. and Canadian Citizens must present a Passport, U.S. Passport Card, Enhanced Drivers License or NEXUS Card. U.S. Resident aliens must present a U.S. Resident Alien Card. Citizens from countries other than Canada or the U.S. must present a valid passport and a current I-94 or an I-94W available at the U.S. Class A Port of Entry. Crossing the Canadian border at Waterton with a firearm is prohibited.

  • Waterton Valley Trails (Kootenai Lakes)
    • nGoat Haunt R.S. to Kootenai Lakes Cpgd. / 2.5 mi.
    • open
    • Overgrown vegetation in many sections. 7/5/23 per 923. <br>The U.S. Goat Haunt Port of Entry is a United States Port of Entry. Port of Entry hours are 11am to 5:00 pm daily. All travelers crossing the border at Goat Haunt must present documents that are Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant. U.S. and Canadian Citizens must present a Passport, U.S. Passport Card, Enhanced Drivers License or NEXUS Card. U.S. Resident aliens must present a U.S. Resident Alien Card. Citizens from countries other than Canada or the U.S. must present a valid passport and a current I-94 or an I-94W available at the U.S. Class A Port of Entry. Crossing the Canadian border at Waterton with a firearm is prohibited.
    • Projected Clear: 6/13/23

    • nKootenai Lakes Cpgd. to Stoney Indian Pass Jct. / 2.4 mi.
    • open
    • Overgrown vegetation makes trail visibility difficult. 7/6/2023 per 923.
    • Projected Clear: 6/23/23
    • 6/16/23

    • nStoney Indian Pass Jct. to Fifty Mtn. Cpgd. / 5.6 mi.
    • open
    • Overgrown vegetation in many sections makes trail visibility difficult. 7/6/2023 per 923
    • Projected Clear: 6/26/23

LAKE MCDONALD
  • Apgar L.O. Trail
    • nRoad end to Apgar Lookout / 2.8 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/18/23 per 250

  • Avalanche Lake Trail
    • nAvalanche Campground to Foot of Avalanche Lake / 2.0 mi.
    • open
    • Trail wet with muddy spots and some flooding. Please stay on trail to prevent trail widening and plan ahead with proper footwear to walk through mud.
    • Projected Clear: Projected initial clearing: Complete 5/9/23 per 250

    • nFoot of Avalanche Lake to Head of Avalanche Lake / 0.8 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Initial Clearing projected: Complete 5/23/23 per 250

  • Camas Creek Drainage
    • nNorth Fork Road to Foot of Trout Lake / 7.0 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Complete 6/10/2023 per 250

    • nFoot of Trout Lake to Arrow Lake / 2.3 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Complete 6/14/23 per 250

    • nArrow Lake to Camas Lake / 3.6 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 6/27/22 per 250

  • Flattop Mountain Trail
    • nPacker's Roost to Flattop Mtn. Campground / 5.7 mi.
    • open
    • Mineral Creek Suspension Bridge Projected INSTALLATION: Complete 5/25/23 per 250
    • Projected Clear: 6/8/23
    • Complete 5/24/23 per 250
    • Complete 5/25/23

    • nFlattop Campground to Fifty Mtn. Campground / 6.3 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 7/5/23 per 250
    • 7/6/23 per 250
    • Complete 7/6/23 per 250

  • Granite Park Trail
    • nLoop to Granite Park Chalet / 4.0 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/25/23 per 250
    • 6/5/23 per 250

  • Highline Trail
    • nLogan Pass to Granite Park Chalet / 7.6 mi.
    • open
    • Use caution: Snow and ice still present, mostly near haystack saddle.
    • Projected Clear: Complete 6/23/22 per 250

    • nHighline Trail to Grinnell Glacier Overlook / 0.8 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 6/23/23 per 250

    • nGranite Park Chalet to Fifty Mtn. Campground / 11.9 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 7/21/23 per 250
    • 7/20/23 per 250

  • Howe Lake Trail
    • nNorth Fork Road to Howe Lake / 2.0 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Projected initial clearing: Complete 5/10/23 per 250

  • Howe Ridge Trail
    • nNorth Fork Road to Trout Lake Trail / 9.4 mi.
    • open
    • Initial Clearing projected: Complete 7/18/22 per 250
    • Projected Clear: complete 5/14/23 per 250
    • 5/16/23 per 250
    • Complete 6/13/23 per 250

    • nHowe Ridge trail to Howe Lake / 1.7 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 8/1/22

  • Huckleberry Mountain Trails
    • nCamas Road to Huckleberry Lookout / 6.0 mi.
    • open
    • 100% snow covered past the saddle
    • Projected Clear: Complete to saddle 5/11/23 per 250

    • nHuckleberry Nature Trail to / 0.9 mi.
    • open
    • Projected initial clearing date: Complete 5/11/23 per 250 NO LOOP ACCESS on Johns Lake Loop due to construction
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/18/22

  • Lincoln Creek Trail
    • nSouth Boundary Trail to Lincoln Lake Trail Jct. / 5.8 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/28/23 per 250

  • Lincoln Lake Trail
    • nGoing-to-the-Sun Road to Lincoln Lake / 8.0 mi.
    • open
    • Initial Clearing projected: 7/25/22 per 250
    • 17 Trees down between Lincoln Lake Jct. and Lincoln Creek Jct. 6/14/23 Per 224 Shea
    • Projected Clear: 6/6/23 per 250
    • Complete 7/13/23 per 250

  • McDonald Lake
    • nNorth Mcdonald Road (Kelly Camp) to Fish Creek CPG. / 6.5 mi.
    • open
    • CAUTION: Construction taking place at Upper McDonald Creek Bridge. Hikers will not be able to cross the bridge while crews are working Monday- Saturday 7 am to 5 pm. One tree down from trailhead to campground 6/1/22
    • Cleared as of 5/10/23
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/23/22
    • Complete 5/10/23 per 250

    • nSpur to Rocky Point / 0.3 mi.
    • open
    • Initial Clearing projected: Complete 5/11/23 per 250
    • Projected Clear: 5/11/23

  • McDonald Valley Trails
    • nApgar Flats Horse Loop to / 0.0 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/11/23 per 250

    • nApgar Mountain Horse Loops to / 0.0 mi.
    • winter
    • Initial Clearing projected: Complete 5/25/22 per 250
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/10/22

    • nOx-Bow Trail to / 0.0 mi.
    • winter
    • Projected initial clearing date: Complete 5/18/22 per 250
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/10/22

    • nJohns Lake Loops Trail to / 0.0 mi.
    • open
    • Projected initial clearing date: Complete 5/11/23 per 250 NO LOOP ACCESS on Johns Lake Loop due to construction
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/18/22
    • Complete 5/11/23 per 250. NO LOOP ACCESS on Johns Lake Loop due to construction

    • nJohns Lake to Avalanche CG / 0.0 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/10/23 per 250

    • nApgar Village Pathways to / 0.0 mi.
    • open

    • nApgar Bike Path from Headquarters to Apgar Village / 0.0 mi.
    • winter
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/10/22

    • nMcDonald Creek Trail to / 0.0 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/10/23

  • Mt. Brown L.O. Trail
    • nSperry Trail to Mt. Brown L.O. / 3.7 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/24/23 per 250

  • Old Flathead Ranger Station Road
    • nApgar L.O. Road Jct. to Old Flathead R.S.(MF/NF Conf.) / 3.7 mi.
    • open
    • E-bikes not permitted on this road.
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/10/23 per 250

    • nOld R.S to North Fork River / 5.2 mi.
    • open
    • E-bikes not permitted on this road.
    • Projected Clear: Complete 7/9/23 per 250

  • Snyder Lake Trail
    • nSperry Trail to Snyder Lake / 2.6 mi.
    • open
    • Trail is clear of trees. 5/11/23
    • Projected Clear: Complete

  • Snyder Ridge Trail
    • nSperry Trail (Crystal Ford) to Lincoln Lake Trail / 2.6 mi.
    • open
    • 2 trees down between Fish Lake and Lincoln Lake Trail Jct. per 224 Shea
    • Cleared
    • Projected Clear: 5/11/23
    • Projected initial clearing: Complete 5/11/23 per 250

    • nLincoln Lake Trail to Going to the Sun Road / 6.2 mi.
    • open
    • Initial Clearing projected: 7/25/22 per 250
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/11/23
    • 6/6/23 per 250

  • South Boundary Trail
    • nHeadquarters to Lincoln Creek Tr. Jct. / 5.3 mi.
    • open
    • Lincoln Ford is approximately 45" deep and very swift
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/10/23 per 250

  • Sperry Trail
    • nLake McDonald Lodge to Sperry Chalet / 6.4 mi.
    • open
    • 3 snow patches below the chalet per 223
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/11/23 per 250

    • nSperry Chalet to Lake Ellen Wilson / 2.4 mi.
    • open
    • N/A
    • Projected Clear: 8/2/22 per 250
    • Complete 7/6/23 per 250
    • Complete 7/7/23 per 250

    • nLake Ellen Wilson to Gunsight Pass / 1.7 mi.
    • open
    • Gunsight Lake Suspension Bridge: Scheduled Installation 6/18/2022. High angle and dangerous snowfields linger late into the summer between Gunsight Lake and Gunsight Pass.
    • Projected Clear: 7/8/23 per 250

  • Swiftcurrent L.O. Trail
    • nSwiftcurrent Pass Trail to Swiftcurrent L.O. / 1.4 mi.
    • open
    • Open and clear
    • Projected Clear: complete 6/23/23 per 250

  • Swiftcurrent Pass Trail
    • nGranite Park Chalet to Swiftcurrent Pass / 0.9 mi.
    • open
      winter
    • Dangerous high-angle snow fields cover the trail at higher elevations. There is no pit toilet along this trail.
    • Projected Clear: CLEARED 7/21/2022

  • Trout Lake Trail (From North McDonald Road)
    • nNorth McDonald Road to Trout Lake / 2.4 mi.
    • open
    • CAUTION: Construction taking place at Upper McDonald Creek Bridge. Hikers will not be able to cross the bridge while crews are working Monday- Saturday 7 am to 5 pm.
    • Projected Clear: Complete 6/13/23 per 250

MANY GLAICER
  • Appekunny Falls Trail
    • nMany Glacier Road to Appekunny Falls / 1.0 mi.
    • open
    • Trail Clear as of 6/8/2023 per 824
    • Projected Clear: 5/18/23

  • Cracker Lake Trail
    • nTrailhead at Hotel to Cracker Lake Campground / 6.1 mi.
    • closed
    • Closed between Cracker Flats Loop and Cracker Lake.
    • Closed due to bear activity between Cracker Flats Loop and the Lake
    • Projected Clear: Projected clearing date 6/13/23

  • Feather Plume Falls Cutoff Trail (to Grinnel Lk.) 1.2
    • nGrinnell Lk. to Piegan Pass Tr. at Feather Plume Falls / 1.2 mi.
    • open
    • Open and clear 6/23/23
    • Projected Clear: CLEARED 6/8/23

  • Grinnel Glacier Trail
    • nJosephine Lake to Glacier Overlook / 3.7 mi.
    • open
    • Open and clear as of 7/6/23
    • Projected Clear: CLEARED 8/1/2022
    • Projected clearing: 7/21/2023

  • Piegan Pass Trail (Upper Route)
    • nHotel to Featherplume Falls Jct. / 4.1 mi.
    • open
    • Open and clear 6/23/23
    • Open and clear - 6/23/23
    • Projected Clear: Initial clearing scheduled for 6/9/23

    • nFeatherplume Falls Jct. to Piegan Pass / 4.2 mi.
    • open
    • Unbridged creek crossings - be prepared for ford. Trail clear of snow 8/1/22
    • Unbridged creek crossings. Occasional snow patches along pass as of 6/23/23
    • Projected Clear: 7/30/2022

  • Ptarmigan/ Iceberg Trail
    • nMotel parking lot to jct. above Ptarmigan Falls / 2.4 mi.
    • posted
      open
    • Clear and open. Exercise caution in bear country - make noise and carry bear spray.
    • POSTED for bear frequenting
    • Projected Clear: 6/9/2023

    • nJct. above Ptarmigan Falls to Iceberg Lake / 2.1 mi.
    • posted
    • Open and clear - 6/28/23
    • POSTED for bear frequenting
    • Projected Clear: 6/22/23

    • nJct. above Ptarmigan Falls to Ptarmigan Lake / 1.7 mi.
    • open
    • Open and clear. Tunnel open as of 7/6/23
    • Projected Clear: 7/4/23

    • nPtarmigan Lake to Ptarmigan Tunnel / 0.9 mi.
    • open
    • Ptarmigan Tunnel Open for the 2023 Season

  • Red Gap Pass Trail (Poia Lake)
    • nTrailhead to foot of Poia Lake / 6.4 mi.
    • open
    • Trail clear and open - 6/14/23 - 823
    • Several Snowfields. 6/7/23 per 924

    • nPoia Lake to Red Gap Pass / 5.6 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 6/30/23

  • Sherburne Ranger Station Cutoff
    • nRed Gap Pass Trail to Sherburne Ranger Station / 1.0 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Cleared 5/21/2023

  • Slide Lake / Gable Pass Trail
    • nPark Boundary to Slide Lake Cpgd. / 1.4 mi.
    • open
    • Trail clear and open - 6/14/23 - 823

    • nSlide Lake Cpgd. to Lee Ridge Jct. via Gable Pass / 2.5 mi.
    • open

  • Swiftcurrent Lake Nature Trail
    • nTrail around the Swiftcurrent Lake to / 2.6 mi.
    • open
    • Clear of snow, but muddy in a few spots.<br> 0,75 mi from the picnic area and 0.9 mi from the Many Glacier Hotel are wheelchair accessible.
    • Projected Clear: CLEARED 6/6/2022

  • Swiftcurrent Pass Trail
    • nCampstore parking lot to Head of Bullhead Lake / 3.9 mi.
    • open
    • Unbridged creek crossings and snow cover the trail beyond Bullhead Lake, making it difficult to locate the trail or navigate to the switchbacks. Dangerous high-angle snow fields cover the trail at higher elevations. There is no pit toilet along this trail.
    • clear of snow and trees
    • Projected Clear: CLEARED
    • Scheduled for 6/4/23

    • nBullhead Lake to Swiftcurrent Pass / 2.7 mi.
    • open
    • High-angle snowfield near Swiftcurrent Pass. Trail clear but crossings required until bridge installations.
    • Projected Clear: 6/8/23

  • Trails around Josephine Lake to Grinnell Lake
    • nNorth Shore Trail to Oastler Shelter / 1.7 mi.
    • open
    • The trail is closed north of the Grinnell Glacier Cutoff Trail

    • nSo.Shore Tr. from Hotel to Oastler Shelter / 2.0 mi.
    • open

    • nOastler Shelter to Grinnell Lake (also Hidden Falls) / 1.0 mi.
    • open
    • Clear and open.
    • Projected Clear: 5/24/23

NORTH FORK
  • Akokala Creek Trail
    • nNorth Fork Road to Akokala Lake Trail Jct. / 6.6 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 7/8/23 per 250

  • Akokala Lake Trail
    • nFoot of Bowman Lake to Akokala Lake / 5.8 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/23/23 per 250
    • Complete 6/1/23

  • Boulder Pass Trail
    • nFoot of Kintla Lake to Upper Kintla Campground / 11.6 mi.
    • open
    • Initial Clearing Projected: Cleared to snowline 1 mi. above CG 5/18/22 per 250
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/31/23
    • Complete 5/23/23 per 250

    • nUpper Kintla Campground to Boulder Pass / 6.1 mi.
    • open
    • Initial Clearing Projected: Cleared to snowline 1 mi. above CG 5/18/22 per 250
    • Projected Clear: Cleared to snowline 1 mi. above CG 5/18/22 Per 224 as of July 29, 2022 Several high angle snowfields and snow bridges still on boulder pas and above hole in the wall. Ice ax and traction devices required or avoid snowfields. Route finding and GPS needed

  • Bowman Lake Trail
    • nFoot of Bowman Lake to Bowman Lake Campground / 7.1 mi.
    • open
    • Projected initial clearing date: Complete 5/31/23 per 250
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/23/23
    • Complete 5/24/23 per 250

    • nBowman Lake Campground to Brown Pass / 6.7 mi.
    • open
    • Bridges out at Pocket and Bowman confluence. Expect difficult creek crossings and navigation. 5/31/23
    • Projected Clear: 6/23/23 per 250

  • Dutch Lake Trail
    • nNorth Fork Road to Dutch Lake / 12.3 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 7/12/23 per 250
    • 8/3/23 per 250

  • Hidden Meadow
    • nNorth Fork Road to Hidden Meadow / 1.2 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/1/23 per 250

  • Logging Lake Trail
    • nLogging Ranger Station to Foot of Logging Lake / 4.4 mi.
    • open
    • Clear of snow, clear of trees: 5/27/22
    • Projected Clear: Projected initial clearing: Complete 5/10/23

    • nFoot of Logging Lake to Head of Logging Lake / 7.0 mi.
    • open
    • Clear of snow, 15-20 downed trees: 5/27/22
    • Projected Clear: Projected initial clearing

    • nHead of Logging Lake to Grace Lake / 1.4 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 6/24/23 per 250

  • Numa Lookout Trail
    • nBowman Lake Trail to Numa Lookout / 4.9 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Complete 6/6/23 per 250

  • Quartz Creek
    • nNorth Fork Road to Lower Quartz Lake / 6.9 mi.
    • open
    • The lakeshore at the wilderness campground and outlet of Lower Quartz Lake is closed for loon nesting. This closure does not affect the trail and the campground has not opened yet for the season.
    • Projected Clear: 7/14/23 per 250

  • Quartz Lake Loop
    • nBowman Lake to Quartz Lake (via Cerulean Ridge) / 5.8 mi.
    • open
    • Initial Clearing projected: 7/22/22 per 250
    • Projected Clear: Complete 6/5/23 per 250

    • nBowman Lake to Lower Quartz Lake (via Quartz Ridge) / 3.1 mi.
    • open
    • The lakeshore at the wilderness campground and outlet of Lower Quartz Lake is closed for loon nesting. This closure does not affect the trail and the campground has not opened yet for the season.
    • Projected Clear: Complete 6/5/23 per 250

    • nLower Quartz Lake to Quartz Lake / 3.1 mi.
    • open
    • The lakeshore at the wilderness campground and outlet of Lower Quartz Lake is closed for loon nesting. This closure does not affect the trail and the campground has not opened yet for the season.
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/5/23 per 250

  • Trails to Kishnehn Ranger Station
    • nNorth Fork Road to Kishenehn Ranger Station / 4.8 mi.
    • open

    • nKishenehn Ranger Station to NW International Boundary / 4.0 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 8/30/22

    • nKishnehn Ranger Station to Kintla Lake / 7.1 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Complete 8/31/22 per 250

ST MARY
  • Beaver Pond Trail
    • n1913 Ranger Station to Red Eagle Trail / 1.2 mi.
    • open

  • Florence Falls Trail
    • nGunsight Pass Trail to Florence Falls / 0.8 mi.
    • open

  • Gunsight Pass Trail
    • nSun Road at Jackson Overlook to Reynolds Creek / 1.3 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: CLEARED 5/15/23

    • nReynolds Creek to Florence Falls Jct. / 2.7 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 6/9/23

    • nFlorence Falls Jct. to Gunsight Lake / 2.2 mi.
    • open
    • 100% snow covered 5/5/2023
    • Projected Clear: cleared

    • nGunsight Lake to Gunsight Pass / 3.0 mi.
    • open
    • High angle and dangerous snowfields linger late into the summer between Gunsight Lake and Gunsight Pass.
    • Projected Clear: 7/27/2023

  • Hidden Lake Trail
    • nLogan Pass Visitor Center to Hidden Lake / 3.0 mi.
    • closed
      open
    • closed to off-trail travel from June 15 to August 7
    • Closed due to bear activity
    • Projected Clear: 8/07/2023
    • 8/19/2022

  • Otokomi Lake Trail
    • nRising Sun Campstore to Otokomi Lake / 5.0 mi.
    • open
    • 20 percent snow last mile before lake.
    • Projected Clear: Cleared

  • Piegan Pass Trail
    • nSun road at Siyeh Bend to Preston Park / 2.6 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 7/7/23

    • nSpur from Jackson Overlook to Siyeh Bend Jct. / 1.3 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: CLEARED

    • nPreston Park Jct. to Piegan Pass / 1.8 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 7/07/23

  • Red Eagle Lake Trail
    • n1913 Ranger Sta.Trailhead to St. Mary Lk.Trail Jct. / 5.1 mi.
    • open

    • nSt. Mary Lake Trail Jct. to head of Red Eagle Lake / 3.3 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: CLEARED 5/15/23

    • nHead of Red Eagle Lake to Triple Divide Pass / 7.8 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: CLEARED 7/13/2022

  • Siyeh Pass Trail
    • nPreston Park Jct. to Siyeh Pass / 2.0 mi.
    • open
    • PLEASE stay on the trail and don't cut the switchbacks which increases erosion and destroys the trails.
    • Projected Clear: 7/28/2023

    • nSiyeh Pass to Sun Road at Sun Rift Gorge / 5.6 mi.
    • open
    • PLEASE stay on the trail and don't cut the switchbacks which increases erosion and destroys the trails.
    • Projected Clear: 7/07/23

  • St. Mary Lake Trail
    • nSt.Mary Falls Trailhead(Sun Road) to Virginia Falls / 1.5 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 5/16/23

    • nVirginia Falls to Red Eagle Trail Jct. / 9.3 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/24/23

  • Sun Point to Reynolds Creek
    • nSun Point to Baring Falls Jct. / 0.9 mi.
    • open
    • CLEARED
    • Projected Clear: CLEARED
    • CLEARED

    • nBaring Falls Jct. to St. Mary Falls Jct. / 1.2 mi.
    • open

    • nSt. Mary Falls Jct. to Reynolds Creek / 1.4 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: CLEARED 5/15/23

TWO MEDICINE
  • Cut Bank Pass Trail
    • nPitamakan Pass to Cut Bank Pass / 0.4 mi.
    • winter
    • Projected Clear: 8/11/2022

  • Cut Bank Valley (Morning Star)
    • nCut Bank Auto Campground to Triple Divide Pass Jct. / 3.9 mi.
    • open
    • NOTE: The cabin near the Cutbank trailhead is an NPS Employee residence, please don't disturb. If you have an emergency, please call 911.
    • Projected Clear: Cleared 5/23/23

    • nTriple Divide Jct. to Morning Star Lake Cpgd. / 2.7 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: CLEARED

    • nMorning Star Lake to Pitamakan Pass / 3.2 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 7/7/23

  • Dawson Pass Trail/North Shore of Two Med.Lake
    • nAuto Campground Trailhead to South Shore Trail / 3.3 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Cleared 5/10/2023

    • nSouth Shore Trail Jct. to No Name Lake Jct. / 1.5 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Cleared 6/1/2023

    • nNo Name Lake Jct. to Dawson Pass / 1.9 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 7/23/2022

    • nDawson Pass to Pitamakin Pass / 3.3 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 07/04/23

  • Firebrand Pass Trail
    • nLubec Trailhead to Firebrand Pass / 2.4 mi.
    • open
    • intermittent snow above 6000 feet to the pass per 423 6/6/23
    • Projected Clear: cleared 6/6/23

  • Medicine Grizzly Lake
    • nTriple Divide Trail to Medicine Grizzly Lake / 1.9 mi.
    • open

  • Mt. Hentry Trail
    • nTwo Medicine Road to Scenic Point / 3.1 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: CLEARED 5/30/2023

    • nScenic Point to East Glacier / 6.9 mi.
    • open
    • A $20.00 Blackfeet Tribal Conservation Permit is required by each person (regardless of age) who crosses the reservation at the East Glacier end of this trail. Crossing the reservation is unavoidable to get to or from East Glacier.
    • Projected Clear: CLEARED 6/12/23

  • Pitamakan Pass Trail (Old Man Lake)
    • nAuto Campground Trailhead to Old Man Lake Jct. / 1.4 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 6/4/23

    • nOld Man Lake Jct. to Pitamakan Pass / 2.0 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 8/11/2023

    • nEntrance Station Spur to Pitamakan Trail Jct. / 2.6 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Cleared 5/10/2023

    • nPitamakan Trail Jct (Dry Fork) to Old Man Lake Jct / 4.5 mi.
    • open
    • Clear of snow and trees per 523
    • Projected Clear: Cleared 5/10/2023

  • Running Eagle Falls Trail
    • nTwo Medicine Road to Running Eagle Falls / 0.3 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: CLEARED 5/27/2023

  • South Shore Trail
    • nTrailhead at Boatdock to Two Medicine Pass Jct. / 2.3 mi.
    • open
    • Prior to bridge installation hikers will need to ford Paradise Creek if they intend to walk around Two Medicine Lake or access Rockwell Falls, Cobalt, Twin Falls, or Upper Two Medicine Lake from the South Shore trailhead. Use the horse ford and exercise caution after rain events. The shallowest place to ford is 50' downstream of the trail crossing.
    • Projected Clear: Cleared 5/10/2023

    • nTwo Med.Pass Jct. to Dawson Pass(North Shore) Trail / 1.8 mi.
    • open

    • nSouth Shore Trail to Aster Park / 0.7 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Cleared 5/30/23

  • Summit and Autumn Creek Trails
    • nMarias Pass Trailhead to Firebrand Pass Jct. / 6.2 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Cleared 5/14/23

    • nFirebrand Jct. to Midvale Cr.Trailhead(E.Glacier) / 7.7 mi.
    • open
    • A $20.00 Blackfeet Tribal Conservation Permit is required by each person (regardless of age) who crosses the reservation at the East Glacier end of this trail. Crossing the reservation is unavoidable to get to or from East Glacier.
    • Projected Clear: Cleared 5/20/23

    • nSummit Trail Jct to the BN RR Tracks (south) / 4.0 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Cleared 5/25/23

  • Triple Divide Pass Trail (Cut Bank Valley)
    • nPitamakan Pass Jct.(Atlantic Cr.) to Med. Grizzly Jct. / 0.7 mi.
    • open

    • nMedicine Grizzly Jct. to Triple Divide Pass / 2.6 mi.
    • open
    • Trail has not yet been cleared, downfall and snow hazards are possible.
    • Projected Clear: 7/13/23

  • Two Medicine Pass Trail (Cobalt Lake)
    • nSo. Shore Trail Jct to Cobalt Lake / 3.4 mi.
    • open
    • Snow on the last mile of trail leading to Cobalt Lake 6/14/23
    • Projected Clear: CLEARED 6/6/23

    • nCobalt Lake to Two Medicine Pass / 2.2 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: CLEARED

  • Upper Two Medicine Lake Trail
    • nSouth Shore Trail to Upper Two Med. Lake / 1.5 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: CLEARED 6/8/23

WALTON
  • Cut Bank Pass Trail
    • nNyack Creek Trail to Cut Bank Pass / 5.0 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 6/28/23 per 250

  • Elk Mountain Overlook Trail
    • nFielding/Coal Creek Trail to Elk Mountain Overlook / 2.5 mi.
    • open
    • Clear of snow and trees per 423 on 5/31/23
    • Projected Clear: 6/14/22

  • Fielding-Coal Creek Trail
    • nBurlington Northern Tracks to Ole Cr. Cmpgrd / 3.0 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/12/23 per 250

    • nOle Cr. Cmpgrd. to Park Creek Trail / 4.8 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Complete 6/9/23 per 250

    • nPark Creek Trail to Coal Creek Trail / 9.2 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Complete from Park Creek to Muir Creek 6/11/23 per 250
    • 9/1/23 per 250

  • Harrison Lake Trail
    • nSouth Boundary Trail to Head of Harrison Lake / 5.8 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/26/23 per 250

  • Lake Isabel Trail
    • nUpper Park Campground to Lake Isabel / 2.3 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 6/22/23 per 250

  • Loneman Lookout Trail
    • nSouth Boundary Trail to Lonemen Lookout / 5.3 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Complete 7/9/23 per 250

  • Nyack Loop Trail
    • nMiddle Fork River (Nyack) to Lower Cabin / 6.5 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Complete 7/8/23 per 250

    • nLower Campground to Upper Campground / 8.1 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 7/26/23 per 250
    • 7/23/23per 250

    • nUpper Campground to Martha's Basin Junction / 8.1 mi.
    • open
      winter
    • Projected Clear: 8/3/23 per 250
    • 7/26/22 per 250
    • 8/10/23 per 250

    • nMartha's Basin Trails ( to Beaver and Buffalo Woman Lakes) / 1.6 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 8/1/23 per 250

    • nMarthas Basin Jct. to Coal Cr. Trailhead (Coal Cr. Tr.) / 11.5 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 7/13/23 per 250

  • Ole Creek Trail
    • nWalton to Ole Creek Campground / 7.1 mi.
    • open
    • Complete per 256
    • Projected Clear: 5/24/23

    • nOle Creek Campground to Ole Lake / 9.4 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: 6/12/23 per 250

    • nOle Lake to Firebrand Pass / 2.9 mi.
    • open
    • clear of downfall per 423 6/6/23
    • Projected Clear: Projected Initial Clearing: Complete 9/1/2022 per 250

  • Park Creek Trail
    • nWalton to Lower Park Campground / 7.3 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/16/23 per 250

    • nLower Park Cmpgrd. to Upper Park Cmpgrd. / 7.4 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Complete 6/9/23 per 250

    • nUpper Park Campground to Two Medicine Pass / 3.8 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Complete 6/18/23 per 250

  • Scalplock Lookout Trail
    • nPark Creek Trail to Scalplock Lookout / 3.2 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/18/23

  • South Boundary Trail
    • nLincoln Creek Trail Jct. to Harrison Lk. Tr. Jct. / 1.8 mi.
    • open
    • Harrison Ford is approximately 3' feet deep and moderately fast moving
    • Projected Clear: Complete 5/25/23 per 250

    • nHarrison Lk. Tr. Jct to Nyack Creek Tr. / 4.3 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Complete 7/9/23 per 250

    • nNyack Creek Tr. Jct. to Nyack Crossing (of Middle Fork) / 0.8 mi.
    • winter
    • Projected Clear: 7/10/22

    • nNyack Crossing to Coal Creek Trail / 9.2 mi.
    • open
    • Projected Clear: Complete 7/10/23 per 250
    • Complete 7/1/23 per 250

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I totally agree with you. The new page is cool but functionally is a PITA.

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Jay w wrote: Mon May 22, 2023 7:20 am I totally agree with you. The new page is cool but functionally is a PITA.

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Oh man.... That's awesome! Nice work Zozeppelin!
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zozeppelin wrote: Sun May 21, 2023 9:57 pm I prefer the old trail status pages over the updated version on the website now LInk. While visually appealing and good for seeing high level closures, I have no desire to individually click each trail to see the update. On top of that, I have struggled on my computer to properly click on a trail to bring up the status, and on my phone it's nearly impossible...
Agree... the new status page is "cute" but not as useful as the old format.

Thank you for doing this.

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Any thoughts on when highline might open? Looks like it was a week after GTSR last year. I’m guessing they start working on it once they get Logan pass visitor center ready.
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we are hoping to hike it on 7/10 to spend the night at granite park. I don’t mind hiking up swiftcurrent to get there but don’t really want to do it via the loop trail. our preference is to take the shuttle from swiftcurrent motel to catch the Logan pass shuttle at at Mary’s & the. We can hike out via swiftcurrent the next morning.
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I see on the status trail map that the Rimrock Handline was installed 6/15, hoping that's a good sign it will open soon. Anyone have any insight as to if that was a good indicator of opening in previous years?
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Nawlins wrote: Sun Jun 18, 2023 10:05 am I see on the status trail map that the Rimrock Handline was installed 6/15, hoping that's a good sign it will open soon. Anyone have any insight as to if that was a good indicator of opening in previous years?
I would say that that is definitely a good sign but it probably also depends on the snow cover on the trail just beyond that. The Park Service does not want to have hikers successfully get through the Rimrock section only to slip off the trail and onto the road just beyond that. There was a serious accident a few years ago when one of the trail crew workers did that.

For those interested in the history of such things, I will add that the cable was first installed at the Rimrock in 1971. There was no cable at the rimrock in 1970, the first year that I worked in the Park. As I recall, in 1971 and for some years after that, the cable was threaded through what appeared to be a green garden hose. causing us to quip in a rather lame fashion that the trail should be renamed the "Garden hose trail" (sorry about that). I think the last few times i have been through that section it is just a bare cable.

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The Highline Trail has opened for the season this morning.
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Yay!! Highline!!

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