Silvertip Fire Trail Closures Updated

Sunday, September 6, 2026

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The Silvertip Fire trail closures were updated on September 5, 2026, lifting the broader area closure and replacing it with specific trail closures for Silvertip Creek Trail #89 and Limestone Peak Trail #435.

Approximately 25 miles of backcountry trails remain directly impacted by the fire, with significant hazards still present despite over 0. 5 inches of recent rainfall. The Flathead National Forest advises the public to adhere to all posted closures for safety.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mtfnf-silvertip-fire

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The Silvertip Fire trail closures were updated on September 5, 2026“The Silvertip Area Closure was lifted September 5, 2026 and replaced with a trail closure of Silvertip Creek Trail #89 and Limestone Peak Trail #435.”
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The broader area closure was lifted in the update“The Silvertip Area Closure was lifted September 5, 2026 and replaced with a trail closure of Silvertip Creek Trail #89 and Limestone Peak Trail #435.”
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The update replaced the broader area closure with specific trail closures“The Silvertip Area Closure was lifted September 5, 2026 and replaced with a trail closure of Silvertip Creek Trail #89 and Limestone Peak Trail #435.”
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Silvertip Creek Trail #89 is subject to specific trail closures“A trail closure is in place for firefighter and public safety for Silvertip Creek Trail #89 and Limestone Peak Trail #435.”
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Limestone Peak Trail #435 is subject to specific trail closures“A trail closure is in place for firefighter and public safety for Silvertip Creek Trail #89 and Limestone Peak Trail #435.”
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Approximately 25 miles of backcountry trails remain directly impacted by the fire“About 25 miles of backcountry trail remain directly impacted by fire.”
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Significant hazards are still present in the impacted area“Significant hazards remain in these areas despite over 0.5" of rainfall.”
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Over 0.5 inches of recent rainfall has occurred“Significant hazards remain in these areas despite over 0.5" of rainfall.”
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The Flathead National Forest advises the public to adhere to all posted closures for safety“Please adhere to all posted closures for public and firefighter safety.”