Closure Area Expanded As Cold Front Approaches; In
Incident: South Barker Prescribed Fire
Released: 8/30/2008
The area closure on the Fairfield Ranger District, Sawtooth National Forest, was expanded August 29. Forest Road 227 is now closed from Featherville to Big Smoky junction. Forest Road 012 is closed above Big Smoky junction into the Upper South Fork Boise River residential area. Private property owners can still access the area. The expanded closure includes Trail 070 along Paradise Creek and all trails to the west. These roads and trails lead into the area with ongoing fire activity. An area closure is necessary to provide for public safety and protection from hazards associated with the fire. These routes will remain closed until they are determined to be safe for public travel. Contact the fire information office or the Fairfield Ranger District for more specific details about the area closure and other areas that remain open for weekend recreation.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOREST SERVICE
SAWTOOTH NATIONAL FOREST-FAIRFIELD RANGER DISTRICT
BARKER FIRE
Road, Trail, and Area Closure
(For public Safety)
PROHIBITIONS:
Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b) the following acts are prohibited on the roads, trails, and area as described in this order, all within administrative and proclaimed boundaries of the Fairfield Ranger District, Sawtooth National Forest until further notice.
- Being on the road (as described below). 36 CFR 261.54(e)
- Being on the trail (as described below). 36 CFR 216.55(a)
- Going into or being upon the area (as described below). 36 CFR 261.52(e)
EXEMPTIONS:
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.60 (e) the following persons are exempt from this order:
- Persons with a permit specifically exempting them from the effect of this order.
- Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
- Federal or State administrative personnel in the performance of an official duty.
ROADS, TRAILS, AND AREA DESCRIBED:
All National Forest System Roads and Trails within the Area Closure are listed below:
NFS Road # 011 NFS Road #227 NFS Road #080
NFS Road #014 NFS Road #074 NFS Road #005
NFS Road #071 NFS Road #008 NFS Road #030
NFS Road #079 NFS Road#012 NFS Road #085
NFS Trail #020 NFS Trail #022 NFS Trail #027
NFS Trail #023 NFS Trail # 024 NFS Trail #069
NFS Trail #064 NFS Trail #230 NFS Trail #231
NFS Trail #028 NFS Trail #021 NFS Trail #228
NFS Trail #018 NFS Trail #068 NFS Trail #066
NFS Trail #065 NFS Trail #067 NFS Trail #197
NFS Trail #189 NFS Trail #828 NFS Trail #070
NFS Trail #003
Area Closure Described, starting at the point of origin on the South Fork Boise River at the Sawtooth National Forest Boundary approximately 1.5 miles east of Featherville, Idaho in Township 3 North, Range 10 East, section 11; then north and easterly along the ridge that divides the Sawtooth and Boise National Forest Boundaries, approximately 18 miles to Ross Peak in Township 5 North, Range 12 East, section 34, and continuing east along and including the Bear Creek drainage and it's northern drainage divide to Forest Road #079 heading south to the junction with Forest Road #030 in Township 4, Range 13 East in Section 3, then heading east on Forest Road #030 to the junction with Paradise Creek Trail #070 in Township 4 North, Range 13 East, Section 12, then south on and including Trail #070 to the junction with Forest Road #085 in Township 3 North, Range 13 East, Section 2, then heading West on Forest Road #085 , excluding the portion of road to Canyon Campground, to the junction of Forest Road #227 in Township 3 North, Range 13 East, section 11; then west along and including Forest Road #227 approximately 12 miles to Jumbo Creek, Township3 North, Range 12 East, continuing south across the South Fork Boise River along the Elmore and Camas County Line and including Baumgartner Campground to Forest Road #071, Kelley Flat Road, and west along and including that road to Kelley Creek in Township 3 North, Range 11 East, section 14, following Kelley creek to its confluence with the South Fork Boise River, and west along and including the South Fork Boise River approximately 10 miles down river, back to the point of origin.
The above described roads, trails, and area are located on National Forest System lands within the administrative and proclaimed boundaries of the Fairfield Ranger District within the Sawtooth National Forest, Elmore and Camas Counties, Idaho, Boise Meridian.
PURPOSE:
The roads, trails and area described above lead into an area with ongoing wildfire activity. The roads, trails, and area closures are necessary to provide for public safety and protection from hazards associated with wildfire. These routes will remain closed until they are determined to be safe for public travel.
IMPLEMENTATION:
- This Order will be in effect when signed and shall remain in effect until such time that the road and trails are determined to be safe for public entry and the closure signs are removed by the Forest Service.
- A map identifying the closure area is attached and made part of this Order.
- Any violation of this prohibition is punishable by fine of not more than $5,000.00 for an individual, or $10,000.00 for an organization, and/or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months [Title 16 USC 551, Title 18 USC 3751 (b) (6), Title 18 USC 3581 (b)(7)].
- Further information regarding this Order may be obtained at the Sawtooth National Forest Supervisor's Office, Twin Falls, ID telephone 208-737-3200 or the Fairfield Ranger District, telephone 208-764-3202.
- This Order supersedes Special Order #0414-05-022 and any previous orders prohibiting the same acts covered by this order in the above-described area.
Done at Twin Falls, Idaho this 29th day of August, 2008.
/s/Randy Richter
for JANE P. KOLLMEYER
Forest Supervisor
Sawtooth National Forest
Sawtooth National Forest Order Number: 0414-05-024
