EVERETT — The U.S. Forest Service has lifted public fire use restrictions for the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
The federal agency is still encouraging visitors to check fire danger levels, but cooler weather and an increased availability in resources have reduced risk in the area, a Wednesday press release stated.
While fire season is winding down, some trails within the Darrington Ranger District are still closed due to the Red Mountain Fire, which was estimated to be 85 acres on Sept. 19.
As of Sept. 25, Forest Service Road #49 is closed to visitor access after its first 3 miles, in addition to Bald Bald Eagle (Curry Gap) Trail, Sloan Peak Trail and North Fork Sauk Trail.
For up-to-date road and trail closures, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/mbs/alerts/red-mountain-fire-closure-area-darrington-ranger-district.
Eliza Aronson: 425-339-3434; eliza.aronson@heraldnet.com; X: @ElizaAronson.
Eliza’s stories are supported by the Herald’s Environmental and Climate Reporting Fund.
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