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If you encounter a wildlife closure sign in the park, it is not a suggestion—it is a hard closure.
A new temporary closure has been implemented on the Hermitage Point Trail system, including the Swan Lake and Heron Pond Loop, due to recent bear activity.
Several bears, both black bears and grizzly bears, are currently using the Hermitage Point area. Among them are mothers with young cubs of the year. These bears are actively foraging for natural food sources while also navigating around other bears. Recent encounters between visitors and bears in the area have created potentially dangerous situations for both people and wildlife.
While wildlife can be encountered anywhere in the park, this area has been closed after park staff carefully considered both wildlife protection and visitor safety.
Some closures occur annually to protect sensitive nesting or calving areas. Others are temporary and allow wildlife to safely access important food sources, such as seasonal roots or animal carcasses. Temporary closures are actively monitored and lifted when conditions are deemed safe.
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