News Release

Totem Trail Loop Reopens

A map of the park trail system with closures marked in red.
Totem Trail lopp is open for daytime use. 8AM -3PM. All other trails (marked in red) remain closed at this time.

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Effective Saturday, November 13, 2021, the Totem Trail Loop is open for daytime use between the hours of 8am and 3pm.
All other park trails, including the trail from Sawmill Creek Road (East Entrance) to the pedestrian bridge, the Riverview Trail, the pedestrian bridge within the park, and Russian Memorial Loop trail remain closed at all times. Be aware that bears could be present in the park at any time.
Daytime trail users are encouraged to be alert, make noise in areas of limited visibility, and avoid areas that have recent signs of bear activity (tracks, scat, or active fishing).
Park staff continue to monitor bear activity and daytime trail closures may be in effect when needed. Closures and advisories are posted at trail heads and junctions. Red indicates trails are closed due to consistent bear activity. Yellow indicates one should use caution as a bear encounter is possible. Please help keep yourself and the bears safe by respecting the trail status and temporary closures.
Additional Bear Safety Information is provided here.

Last updated: November 14, 2021

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