Alerts
Fires, fallen trees, storms, construction, and changing seasons can all force closures in popular areas. At more than 1 million acres, conditions across Mt. Hood National Forest change day by day and hour by hour. Contact your local district office for more information on road closures, site closures, and other current conditions.
Forest Orders
Forest orders are generally temporary in nature and are listed under 36 CFR 261 Subpart B. Designed for public safety or natural resources protection, forest orders can prohibit entry to wildfire areas, implement camping limits, restrict access to watersheds, and more.
Forest Alerts
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Sno-Park Permits required Nov. 1 thru Apr. 30
All Sno-Parks across Mt. Hood National Forest, except for Billy Bob Sno-Park, require Sno-Park Permits. You must have a valid Sno-Park Permit in your vehicle windshield to park in these designated winter recreation areas from November 1 through April 30.
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FR 46 Closure on Willamette may impact Clackamas River RD Visitors
Through June 20, Forest Service Road (FR) 46 on the Detroit Ranger District on the Willamette National Forest will have scheduled closures between Fox Creek and Cleator Bend Campgrounds.
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Shoulder work through mid-May on selected roads
Watch for construction along selected roadsides through mid-May, as crews will be installing road gates for seasonal winter closures for safe winter recreation. There will be no closures nor detours and the contractor will have signs in place to alert drivers.
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Prescribed Burning Near Rock Creek Reservoir
The Barlow Ranger District plans to conduct underburning near Rock Creek Reservoir as early as Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
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Landslide on FR 1310 to Wahtum Lake
A large landslide has blocked access on Forest Road 1310 to Wahtum Lake. Landslides and rockfall are common as temperatures increase and snow melts.
Please avoid the area until further notice.
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Avalanches on Mt. Hood
Every year there is avalanche activity on the mountain. It is your responsibility to know before you go! Check road conditions, weather forecast, avalanche warnings & other special alerts.
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Trail bridge closures in Pocket Creek ski trail system
Several trail bridges in the Pocket Creek ski trail system remain closed due to failed inspections. Forest staff are working with a contractor to replace these bridges in 2025.
One of the failed bridges, located on the East Fork Trail, was replaced in 2023. -
Logging activity along FR 4610
Due to work on the Rail Timber Sale, there are logging, log hauling, and road maintenance activities occurring along Forest Service Road (FSR) 4610 until winter weather stops operations.
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Dog River Trail closure
The Dog River Trail #675 and its trailhead are closed for road relocation/construction during a logging operation. Hood River County estimates the trail/trailhead will reopen July 2025.
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Crane Creek bridge closed on the Barlow Road
The Crane Creek bridge on the Barlow Road (Forest Road 3530) is temporarily closed due to failed inspections. The Barlow Road is open, but it can't be driven from end to end.
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Health and Safety Closure Due to Roadside Danger Trees
The following acts are prohibited upon the National Forest System Roads described below. This Order renews Order 06-06-06-00-23-01, and will be effective beginning on June 26, 2024 and ending June 26, 2025.
PROHIBITIONS: