A mixture of cooler temperatures, higher humidity and light rain over the past few days has slowed the Sourdough Fire, according to a Tuesday, Sept. 5 news release from the North Cascades National Park Service Complex.
As of 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, the fire is at 6,234 acres with 25% containment.
The spread of the fire is expected to be damped over the next few days with continued cloud coverage and low temperatures, the service complex stated, with a slight chance of rain possible Wednesday, Sept. 6.
Park officials have reopened some areas, trails and camps, including Diablo and Gorge overlooks, and East Bank and Thunder Knob trails. All trail access south of state Route 20 is also open.
Diablo Lake south of the log boom to Thunder Arm is open for day use only. Overnight parking at trailheads along state Route 20 within the park complex is by permit only with a valid North Cascades backcountry permit. Camping remains closed at Colonial Creek North and South campgrounds.
Ross Lake and other area, trail, and camp closures remain in effect.
Trail closures include:
- Trails on the west side of Ross Lake, including Ross Dam, Diablo Lake, Stetattle Creek, Happy Panther, Big Beaver, Sourdough Mountain and Little Beaver trails
Camp closures include:
- Camps on the north side of state Route 20, including Diablo Lake and Ross Lake boat-in, Sourdough, Pierce Mountain, and Big and Little Beaver camps
Area, trail, and camp closure information can be found on the park’s fire closures page.
