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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Portion of FR 4630 impassable Aug. 12-20
A section of Forest Road (FR) 4630, east of FR 4631 & west of Lake Harriet, is impassable Aug. 12-20 due to heavy equipment and logging activity alongside the road.
Visitors to Lake Harriet should take FR 57 and turn west on FR 4630.
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Temporary closure on FR 5720
Due to work occurring on the Lake Timber Sale, most of Forest Road 5720 will be CLOSED Aug. 7-22. That portion of road is very narrow and there will be equipment blocking vehicles from passing. FR 5710 and 5730 tie together above the closure, for a route around the closure.
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Temporary closure on FR 57 Aug. 14-21
A portion of Forest Road (FR) 57 will be CLOSED from August 14 to 21 for a hydrology project on the Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas River.
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Fire Restrictions
Due to hot and dry conditions, public use fire restrictions will be implemented in Mt. Hood National Forest beginning Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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Construction on Trillium Lake Loop
There will be construction work on Trillium Lake Loop mid-July through the summer season to replace segments of boardwalk. The contract begins at the second boardwalk past the amphitheater for two consecutive boardwalks on the northeastern side of Trillium Lake.
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Eagle Creek Fire Area Closures - Forest Order
In 2017, the Eagle Creek Fire caused extensive damage to surrounding areas in Columbia River Gorge and parts of Mt. Hood National Forest. Some trails are closed to the public in both the Gorge and Hood River Ranger District, pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b).
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Traffic impacts on FR 4690 & 4220 to Olallie Lake
Road work on Forest Roads 4690 and 4220 to Olallie Lake Resort is occurring July 7 through late August 2025. Drivers should use caution on these roads and provide room to large machinery in the area.
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Health and Safety Closure Due to Roadside Danger Trees - Forest Order
The following acts are prohibited upon the National Forest System Roads described below. Forest Order #06-06-05-25-03 renews Order 06- 06-06-00-23-01, and will be effective June 26, 2025, through June 26, 2026.
PROHIBITIONS:
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River restoration work at Clackamas & Collawash Rivers confluence
Shore access at the confluence of the Clackamas and Collawash Rivers will be impacted this summer to ensure public safety during the Two Rivers Side Channel and Mainstem Enhancement Project.
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Timberline Tours 2025
For summer 2025, volunteers will be conducting the free public Timberline Lodge tours on:
Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2 p.m.
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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.