Since 1976, together with our staff, a three-person elected Board of Directors, partners, supporters and volunteers, we have brought affordable, accessible and quality recreation to Blaine County residents and visitors.
September 4, 2026
Happy Labor Day weekend! The holiday often feels like the unofficial end of summer, and the recent weather is already giving us a preview of fall. Trails are open and generally in great shape. South valley trails, especially BLM’s Croy Trails, are loose this time of year, so use extra caution on corners if you are biking.
Stay safe this weekend, watch for changing fall conditions, and enjoy the trails!
Sheep
Forest Service reports:
Warm Springs Band This band is near Barr Gulch. They will graze east toward Thompson/Rooks Creek. (Trail 168)
Baker Creek Band This band is near Newman Creek area. They will trail north towards Buccal Gulch and then Prairie Creek.
East Fork Band This band is grazing near Sawmill Gulch. They will graze northeast toward Paymaster.
Lake Creek Band This band is at the top end of Eagle Creek. They will graze southwest towards Neal Canyon. They will enter Lake Creek to ship from the corrals. (Trail 324)
Corral Creek Band This band is grazing near Pioneer Cabin. They will graze in this area over the next week. (Trails 122 & 123)
Elkhorn Band This band is near Bear Gulch/Milligan Gulch. This band is working into Johnstone Creek and then into the North Fork of Hyndman. (Trail 121)
Cove Creek Band This band is in Finley Gulch. They will trail across Cove Creek and into Fowler Gulch.
NOTES & REMINDERS:
Quigley Update: The first ¼ mile of Quigley Road is closed July 8 - October 31. If you are recreating out Quigley Canyon, follow the detour signs.
Quigley Hill Trailhead/parking and trail access from trailhead will be closed Sept. 1-Oct. 5. For questions, reach out to [email protected].
SNRA Headquarters will be closed for the season starting September 8th.
Boulder Bike Tour - Mark your calendars and help celebrate Galena Lodge’s closing day with the Boulder Bike Tour on September 20th.
Stage 1 Fire restrictions are in effect.
The following acts are prohibited until further notice:
· Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire or stove fire except within a designated recreation site, or on their own land, and only within an owner-provided fire structure (see definition).
· Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, building, or designated recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.