Friday, July 31, 2026

Two Medicine projects impact trails

Glacier National Park posted this on their social media today:
Watch out! We're getting some work done in Two Medicine this summer, so access to the North Shore Trail is a little different. There is a re-route that crosses the creek to access both the North Shore Trail and the trail toward Old Man Lake and Pitamakin Pass. If you want to stay dry, stick to the South Shore Trail and destinations accessible from there. Stay safe and please respect the construction closure.

This construction project includes replacement of the full water distribution system in the Two Medicine developed area and campground. To facilitate construction, Two Medicine Road will be closed at the Running Eagle Falls Trailhead beginning September 8, 2026.

Last fall, Two Medicine Road was closed as part of a large, multi-year project which includes full rehabilitation of the Two Medicine Road from the MT-49 intersection all the way to the Two Medicine parking lot. The work includes ditch re-establishment, road repair, parking lot construction, replacement of entrance station buildings, and paving. This road work is scheduled to resume this fall and be completed in late 2027, but may continue into 2028.



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Thursday, July 30, 2026

Trail Closures in Bob Marshall Wilderness due to Silvertip Fire

The Flathead National Forest is issuing a trail closure for public and firefighter safety in the Silvertip Fire area in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.

The following trails are closed to public use due to wildfire activity associated with the Silvertip Fire:

1.Sergeant Creek–Corporal Creek Trail (Trail 88)
Closed from Spotted Bear River to its junction with Trail 584 (Harrison Creek Trail).

2.Harrison Creek Trail (Trail 584)
Closed from its junction with Corporal Creek Trail 88 to its junction with Trail 103 and Trail89.

3.Trail 103
Closed from its junction with Trail 524 to its junction with Trails 89 and 584.

4.Silvertip Trail (Trail 89)
Closed in its entirety.

5.Spotted Bear River Trail (Trail 83)
Closed from its junction with Silvertip Trail 89 to its junction with Wall Creek Trail 90.

6.Wall Creek Trail (Trail 90)
Closed from its junction with Trail 83 to its junction with Trail 229.

7.West Fork Wall Creek Trail (Trail 229)
Closed in its entirety.

For more information about the impacted area, review the closure order and map or contact the Spotted Bear Ranger District office at 406-758-5376



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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Final report on grizzly bear attack on Mount Brown Lookout trail released

Back on May 3rd, Anthony Pollio, a 33-year-old Florida man, died while hiking the Mount Brown Lookout trail in Glacier National Park. An Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee Board of Review has recently released their report, in which they concluded:
Mr. Pollio, while hiking alone, surprised an adult male grizzly bear on the Mt. Brown Lookout trail. He was most likely descending the trail in darkness. Darkness and deadfall on the trail would have prevented the bear and Mr. Pollio from seeing each other until they were very close. During the initial assault, Mr. Pollio managed to discharge his bear spray, but it is unknown if and where the spray contacted the bear. Mr. Pollio tumbled down slope, probably while the bear continued its attack, for 93 ft. We surmise that the bear broke off the attack at that time allowing Mr. Pollio to climb upslope approximately 18 ft at which point the bear re-engaged and killed Mr. Pollio with crushing bites to the head. The attack was likely brief and intense and not prolonged. There was no consumption or caching of the victim by the bear. There was no evidence that Mr. Pollio was fighting back. After the attack, the bear left the area. Mr. Pollio appears to have been the victim of a defensive attack by a surprised grizzly bear.
You can read the full report here.



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Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Hiker walks 10 miles after being impaled by trekking pole

A Billings, Montana man was impaled by a trekking pole on Granite Peak last week. The freak accident occurred roughly 2 miles below the summit. After assesing his injuries, David Cifaldi, a nurse, determined that he could walk back to the trailhead on his own power. That trip covered nearly 10 miles and took roughly six and a half hours to complete.

KCENNews in Texas provided a full report on the story. Warning: some of the images may be a little disturbing:





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