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Debris slide hits area near Ovando
Lolo National Forest
and last updated 2021-08-04 18:04:11-04
SEELEY LAKE â An intense Monday rain shower in the Monture area just north of Ovando has caused a trail closure.
Lolo National Forest officials report the combination of intense rain, very steep slopes, geology, and 2017 post-burn conditions resulted in debris flows within the tributaries of Spread, Falls, Bill, and Yellowjacket creeks.
The debris flows also impacted the Monture Campground, Monture Outfitter and Guide camp, and Monture Creek Trail (#27) at Spread and Bill creeks.
Lolo National Forest
No injuries have been reported as a result of the slides.
The Lakeside Campground on the Seeley Lake Ranger District will be temporarily closed for up to a month due to a small landslide that occurred in a recent construction area.