Cook County News Herald

Forest Service begins hazardous tree removal along Gunflint Trail




Motorists traveling along the Gunflint Trail are advised that contract equipment will be working in the road right-of-way to remove trees killed as a result of the Ham Lake Fire. Crews will be working at various locations along the route for the next two to five weeks. Although work areas will be signed, drivers should use caution and watch for potential hazards when traveling through the areas.

Work will usually be conducted during the week but may extend into the weekends. This work being completed with funding from a Scenic Byway grant by the USDA Forest Service and the Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway Committee.


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