Alaska Fire Closure Order Reduced Western White Mountains NRA AK020-25-007
Closure set to end with area opening August 15 at 12:01 a.m.
The Eastern Interior Field Office rescinds and replaces order AK020-25-002 with order AK020-25-007, which reduces the area that was closed to public access under AK020-25-002 in the western portion of the WMNRA due to wildland fire activity associated with the Obrien fire (#172). The following locations are open and closed under this order:
| Location | Open July 28, 2025 | Open August 1, 2025 (closed prior to this date) | Remaining Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trails | Wickersham Dome Trailhead (TH) located at mile 28 Elliott Highway; Summit Trail and Wickersham Creek Trail one mile from TH | Summit Trail to Wickersham Dome; Wickersham Creek Trail to the junction of the Trail Creek Trail; and Trail Creek Trail | Summit Trail north of Wickersham Dome; Wickersham Creek Trail beyond junction with Trail Creek Trail; and Moose Creek Trail |
| Cabins | None | Lee’s Cabin Moose Creek Cabin | Yeager’s Cabin Eleazar’s Cabin |
| Trail Shelters | None | None | Summit Trail Shelter Wickersham Creek Trail Shelter |
| Area | One mile radius from TH | Trail Creek Trail area | Remining western WMNRA |
Click the links below to view and download the documents for Fire Closure Order #AK020-25-007.
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Alaska
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Category: Fire Order
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White Mountains National Recreation Area