Closures issued in response to Rogers Pass Fire

LINCOLN, Mont., August 4, 2023 - The Rogers Pass Fire, burning just southeast of Lincoln, Montana, is estimated to be 46 acres. The fire was first reported late in the afternoon on August 1 and aviation resources from the Forest Service and Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) responded with aviation and ground resources.

"We are appreciative of all the support we have received from our partners at Montana DNRC and the Wolf Creek Volunteer Fire Department," said Lincoln District Ranger Jim Yarbrough. "For public safety it is necessary to close the Continental Divide Trail between Flesher Pass and Roger's Pass until fire activity and fire traffic subsides, and it is safe to let the public enter the area."

Forest order # 01-15-14-23-16 limits connection of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail between Flesher Pass and Rogers Pass. Thru hikers and other recreationalists will need to seek alternative routes between the two points until further notice.

Information about the Rogers Pass Fire will be provided on Facebook @HLCNF and Twitter @LewisandClarkNF. Visit: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mthlf-rogers-pass-fire to view the closure order and additional information about the Rogers Pass Fire.