Rombo Mountain Fire Area Closure Order 8/17/07
Incident: Rombo Mountain Wildland Fire
Released: 8/17/2007
Due to extreme fire behavior and dry conditions the Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor has issued a Closure Order for the protection of public safety. The area is described below
Area Description:
All Bitterroot National Forest System Lands within the following described area: Starting at the Forest Boundary on Road 49 (Piquett Creek Road) going northeast past Trapper Creek Job Corps Center; then following the Forest Boundary going southeast along Highway 93 to Lost Trail Pass and the boundary line with the Salmon National Forest. Then following the Bitterroot National Forest Boundary going west to the Sula/West Fork Ranger District boundary. Continuing to the Saddle Mountain area; then southwest on Trail 606 to the junction with Trail 650; continuing south to Hughes Creek road (9630), continuing west to the West Fork road at Alta and then following the Forest Boundary north to the beginning.
This closure includes Slate Creek campground on the West Fork Road.
This area closure includes all roads and trails within the described area as shown on attached map.
This area closure excludes Warm Springs and Indian Trees Campgrounds.
The entire closure order and associated map can be viewed at your nearest Ranger District Office or at the Bitterroot Forest Supervisor's Office.
