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Lost Horse Road #429 on the Darby Ranger District is still closed at the gate before Ten Mile Creek due to wet road conditions and snow on the upper sections. The gate will be opened when the snow melts off.
Forest Road #601 in the Sapphire Mountains east of Florence on the Stevensville Ranger District is also closed due to a recent wash-out. The damage occurred around mile marker 11 near the headwaters of the North Fork of Eightmile Creek. Please stop by or call your local Forest Service office at the numbers below to get the most current information about roads and trail conditions or visit our website at www.fs.usda.gov/bitterroot. A reminder for those planning a trip to the Lake Como Recreation Area this holiday, you will need a recreation pass for parking. Cost of the passes are $5/vehicle or $30 for a season pass and are available at Forest Service offices, area retailers including Bob Wards, Mr. Ts in Darby and the Anglers Roost in Hamilton, and on-site at the recreation area. The Three Frogs (Upper Como) Campground is currently under construction and will be closed until the end of July. Day use fees and camping fees are charged at Lake Como from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend. Hiking and camping books, maps, animal and plant guides and Forest souvenirs are also available at the Discover the Bitterroot store in the lobby of the Forest Supervisors office at 1801 N. First Street in Hamilton. Have a safe and happy 4th of July holiday! Bitterroot National Forest District Offices: Sula Ranger District, (406) 821-3201 West Fork Ranger District, (406) 821-3269 Darby Ranger District, (406) 821-3913 Stevensville Ranger District, (406) 777-5461 ###