Section of CDT in Glacier National Park closed due to bear activity

TOAuthorities have issued an emergency closure for a 10-mile stretch of the Continental Divide Trail within Glacier National Park due to increased bear activity.

The closure affects the Chief Mountain Trail between mile markers 7.5 and 17.5. The Continental Divide Trail Coalition has confirmed that there are currently no alternative routes available and advises all hikers to avoid the affected area entirely.

Planned trail reopening

While the park anticipates the closure could remain in effect until June 18, the CDTC emphasizes that this schedule is subject to change based on wildlife behavior.

«Please avoid the area and consider walking in other parts of the CDT or wait until the closure is lifted,» the CDTC stated in its report. advisory.

For those planning to start the CDT southbound, the Waterton route remains open; However, the CDTC advises that facilities and campgrounds are still operating in winter status and that significant portions of the trail remain covered in snow. The CDTC suggests that southbound hikers consider delaying their start dates or changing their plans to different sections of the Continental Divide Trail.

Hikers are strongly advised to monitor the Official Glacier National Park. trail status page for the most up-to-date information, as conditions can evolve quickly.

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