Mollman Pass Trail closed

The Division of Fish, Wildlife, Recreation and Conservation has extended the temporary closure to all human use for the entire 3.5 miles of the Mollman Pass Trail in the Mission Mountains Tribal Wilderness (also known as the Mollman Lake trail). On Thursday, Aug. 19, Tribal Game Wardens confirmed a report of dead horses near the trail. Mollman Lake Trail is located east of Kicking Horse Job Corp Center and southeast of Ronan.

The closure will protect wildlife that may be in the area. "This type of closure is common for all trails in the Mission Mountains Tribal Wilderness when there is a report of a dead horse near the trail," stated Dale Becker, Tribal Wildlife Program Manager.

This closure will remain in effect until officials have determined that there is no longer potential for human/bear conflict.

Visitors to the Mission Mountains Tribal Wilderness can contact the Division of Fish, Wildlife, Recreation and Conservation for the most current information regarding bear activity in the Mollman area.

For additional information on the closure contact Germaine White, Information and Education Specialist or Pablo Espinoza, Chief of Tribal Game Wardens at 883-2888.

-Courtesy of Germaine White