Spence Mountain Fire update 7/18/20

A fire was reported a couple days ago near the Spence Mountain Trailhead along Hwy 140. The fire is currently mostly contained and the ODF is optimistic that it will stay that way. The fire is currently about 80 acres, mostly on the steep terrain above Queen of the Lake Tr. They are using the 140 trailhead as a staging area for the work so that trailhead is closed. South Ridge Tr, Hooligan Tr and IMBA Tr will be closed at least until July 27th. Queen of the Lake will be closed for at least a month as there are safety issues along that steep section of hillside along the lake after the fire. We are working with ODF to fix any trail damage and to get things opened up as soon as we can. Shoalwater Bay TH is currently open.