⚠️TRAIL ALERT: A portion of the Continental Divide Trail in Yellowstone National Park (CDT miles 2033-2039) is closed until further notice following a bear encounter on May 4 in which two hikers were injured.
The Summit Lake Trail, which carries the CDT through this section, is closed within the affected area.
No reroute is available at this time; hikers in the area should plan to avoid the closure entirely until the National Park Service lifts it.
A few reminders for traveling through bear country:
- carry bear spray and know how to use it,
- hike in groups of three or more,
- make noise on the trail,
- stay 100 yards from bears at all times,
- avoid hiking at dawn, dusk, or at night when grizzlies are most active.
For full alert details and a link to the closure area on the CDT Interactive Map: https://cdtcoalition.org/closures-and-alerts/
Full NPS Press Release: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/news/26008.htm
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