IDBDR: 2023 Riding Season Route Updates
Updated September 19th, 2023
Updated September 19th, 2023
The Forest Service is closing a large portion of Section 7 between Wallace and Clark Fork for major logging operations.
Section 5: Portions of Lolo Motorway CLOSED due to wildfire and road construction
The West Fork Fire has closed a section of Lolo Motorway FS500, and additionally, road construction is taking place from now through September.
The noted portion of Lolo Motorway will only be open during construction from 12pm-12:30pm and again after 4:30pm each day, so if you ride outside of this time you may experience significant delays.
Given the wildfire closure, you can still access the Lolo from Saddle Camp Rd (107), however expect heavy machinery and trucks in the area, and you may be subject to these above delays.
Section 2: Road Repairs and Closures north of Lowman
There are two notable issues in this section:
1: Heavy rains have caused a major washout on Section 2:
2: Road Repairs are taking place on FR510 immediately north of the creek crossing waypoint.
Section 6: The Blue Heaven Cabin – Private Property
As a reminder to all riders, the Blue Heaven Cabin is privately owned and is not open for public use.
There have been a reported issues with visitors taking personal food and belongings from the cabin, and people staying there illegally.
We ask all riders to please respect the privacy, resources, and personal belongings of this private property. You are welcome to stop and sign the guestbook, but please move along after doing so.
Take only pictures, leave only footprints, Ride Respectfully.
*Update* Section 3: Fuel now available in Elk City
We have been informed that there is once again fuel available in Elk City (end Section 3, start Section 4) at the Elk Creek Station & Cafe
NO LONGER GAS AT BURGDORF HOT SPRINGS
We have been informed that Burgdorf Hot Springs does not have gas at this time.
An alternate for fuel is Secesh Stage stop only 4 miles down the road.
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