Mount Washburn trails and trailheads closing Thursday, July 12, at 12 a.m.

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on July 10, 2018. It is reproduced in full below.

* Mount Washburn trails and trailhead parking lots from Dunraven Pass and Chittenden Road will close Thursday, July 12, at 12 a.m.

* The closures will remain in effect for the duration of the season.

* These closures are necessary for public safety during several important projects.

* Yellowstone has more than 900 miles of hiking trails. In lieu of Mount Washburn, consider hiking Bunsen Peak near Mammoth Hot Springs, Purple Mountain north of Madison Junction, or Avalanche Peak along the East Entrance Road.

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service