SEELEY LAKE - This is to help clarify the recent letter by Mike McGrew titled “No Dogs Allowed” concerning conflict with dog owners printed in the Jan. 24 issue of the Seeley Swan Pathfinder.
The misinformation leading to the situation was an example of someone not familiar with the area recommending a recreation opportunity on a California national website.
Confusion reigned about the dogs because the title of the trail shown on their website map was “Seeley Creek Nordic Ski Trails” which are EAST of Seeley Lake while the map location was for an incorrectly titled, ungroomed route, on the WEST side of Seeley Lake running from The Lodges to Boy Scout Bridge.
Yes indeed, dogs, snowshoes, skis, boots, and yes even snowmobiles are allowed on the trail network on the WEST side of Seeley Lake. In addition to the segment marked on the map, there are about another five miles of trails on the WEST side of Seeley Lake where users of many sorts are welcomed year round. The snow trails are ungroomed except for the Archibald Snowmobile Trail. The west side trails are limited to non-motorized use during the snow-free season.
Mike’s information is correct for the outstanding Seeley Creek trails on the EAST side of Seeley Lake.
Seeley Lake has a history of trail users being respectful and considerate of each other. It is important that local people be involved in managing and publicizing our excellent trail networks.
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