New trail closures implemented due to Crooked Fire near Idaho City

State officials announced the temporary closure of seven trails on Thursday due to the Crooked Fire that is burning near Idaho City. The fire is burning in steep, rocky and heavily forested terrain about 14 miles northeast of Idaho City, along the North Fork of the Boise River. Idaho Department of Lands officials said the […]

By: Clark Corbin

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: September 3, 2026

Words: 399

Last Updated: 6 days, 4 hours ago

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State officials announced the temporary closure of seven trails on Thursday due to the Crooked Fire that is burning near Idaho City.

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The fire is burning in steep, rocky and heavily forested terrain about 14 miles northeast of Idaho City, along the North Fork of the Boise River.

Idaho Department of Lands officials said the temporary closures are necessary to protect …

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