Sun Canyon Road is back open after a rockslide blocked the route on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Forest officials confirmed the slide has been fully cleared and the road is accessible to the public.
Sun Canyon, located northwest of Augusta in the Rocky Mountain Front, is a popular corridor for recreationists heading into the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex and the surrounding backcountry. Closures on that route — even brief ones — affect hunters, hikers, and outfitters who rely on it for access during the busy fall season.
Forest officials did not release details on the size of the slide or how long the clearing operation took. Drivers heading out to the Front should check current road conditions with the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest before heading out, as rockfall in the area can recur, particularly following wet weather.