Northwestern Energy Pole Replacement at BTC High Trails

April 1, 2026- Over the next two months Northwestern Energy will be replacing power poles on the Beaverhead Trails Coalition’s High Trails property.  This work is being done as part of Northwestern Energy’s Avian Protection Plan to reduce bird injuries and mortalities due to powerline collisions and electrocutions.  Please be aware that there will be work vehicles, including heavy equipment on the trail system during this time. 

BTC may need to close some trails temporarily to reduce user/equipment interaction.  Please be aware of signage and respect these closures during this time.  Tim’s Ridge and the M Trail will be impacted. There will be one day of full trail system closure while new poles are flown in and placed by helicopter.  At this time, the anticipated date is April 28, 2026, weather dependent.

If you have questions, please reach out to beaverheadtrails@gmail.com.  For more information on Beaverhead Trails Coalition or to donate and support the trails, please visit our website- www.beaverheadtrails.org