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Mt. Hood National Forest Headquarters Visitor Information Services are not provided
16400 Champion Way
Sandy, Oregon 97055
(503) 668 1700
Hours:8:00-4:30, M-F *Closed from 12-1pm
Visit one of our District Offices for passes, permits, maps & more.
Located in Dufur, Estacada, Hood River & Zigzag, OR.
The Forest Service maintains many roads to make it easier for you to access the wonderful recreational opportunities here around Mt. Hood.
Summer is the time in which much of our road maintenance work gets done. Factors such as fires, fallen trees, construction, and wildlife can force road closures in popular areas. Visit our Roads Table frequently for the most up-to-date information about road closures and conditions, and please be sure to confirm with your local district office.
Area(s):
Vista Ridge Trail #626, Vista Ridge Trailhead
Date(s): Oct 29, 2018
The 16 Road, sometimes referred to as “Red Hill Road” will be indefinitely due to timber harvest operations. Visitors wishing to use FSR 16 should anticipate the closure restricting access during the week and some weekends. The point closure is located about 7 mi. from Red Hill Bridge and about 8 mi. from the 18 Road junction coming from the other side. FSR 16 will remain open on both sides of the closure point.
To access the Vista Ridge Trail on the 1650 spur from the west side of Hwy. 26 visitors should use Lolo Pass Road/FSR 18 in the town of Zigzag. From Hood River, visitors to Vista Ridge Trail should turn onto the 13 Road, which connects to FSR 18 in the town of Dee, Oregon. Access to the Vista Ridge area through Parkdale will not be available during the road closure.
With the anticipation of rain and cooler temperatures fire managers across the Mt. Hood National Forest are planning for the start of the fall pile burning season. Pile burning began last week (10/15/18) and will continue over the next several weeks or months, depending on conditions.
Hood River and Barlow Ranger District pile burning may occur along the following Forest Service Roads (FSR):
FSR 13/1311
FSR 17/1711
FSR 43
FSR 4310/4320
FSR 44
FSR 48
Clackamas River and Zigzag Ranger District pile burning may occur along the following Forest Service Roads:
FSR 42/4220
FSR 57
FSR 46/4670
FSR 63/6370
FSR 70
Smoke may be in the area where pile burning occurs. If motorists encounter smoke they should slow down, turn on their headlights and proceed with caution.
Area(s):
Trillium Lake Campground and Day Use Area, Trillium Lake Loop Trail #761
Date(s): Jul 13, 2018
A part of the boardwalk around Trillium Lake is temporarily closed due to the need to replace a section of rotting wood. The public is still able to walk to the closure points at either end of the affected part of the boardwalk.
Area(s):
Paradise Park Trail #778, Paradise Park Trailhead
Date(s): Jul 13, 2018 - Jul 13, 2019
Hikers should be advised there is significant tree damage in multiple places in the Paradise Park area with complex log piles and deep snow remaining in some spots. These blow down events can be too large to go around without utilizing a backcountry map and compass navigational skills. These log piles can be dynamic and dangerous to try to pass through. Hikers should assess their skill level and utilize caution when entering the Paradise Park area. Trail crews are working to open the area but it will take extra time to clear the dangerous areas as sawyer safety is a key concern.
Due to maintenance and construction activities at Clear Branch Dam, all National Forest Service lands within 1/4 mile of the high water mark of Laurance Lake and all methods of travel along National Forest Service Road 2840 (Laurance Lake Road) on the Hood River Ranger District are closed until further notice.
The 3530 (Barlow road) is closed at the east entry point from the 43 Road at Barlow Crossing. There is a bridge there that has been deemed unsafe to use.
The west entry point to the 3530 Road from Highway 35 is open, but when you get to the very far end, just before Barlow Crossing Campground, the bridge is closed and there is a locked gate. Both Barlow Crossing and Barlow Creek Campgrounds are closed.
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